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Wheatstone GSX Surface Adapts to Today’s Needs

Wheatstone says its GSX is the first fully reprogrammable AoIP
console that addresses the broadcast workflows deeply affected by
recent events.
“This all-around console is capable of today’s full range of studio
activity, from production one minute to on-air the next. Soft buttons
and touchscreen control with tap-through menuing are why. Optional
Remote GSX client software can be set up at home or elsewhere
to mirror and remotely control the GSX physical console at the
station studio.”
In addition to a more adaptable console surface, Wheatstone has
integrated more audio tools into the native AoIP environment.
Blade 4 is Wheatstone’s fourth-generation WheatNet-IP I/O unit and
includes audio processing, codecs, mixing, routing and control. It has
a built-in OS for running apps and customized scripts for specialized
software, metering apps and virtual interfaces.
Also included are Opus, MP3 and AAC codecs for streaming audio
between the station studio and home studios. Blade 4 is AES67- Blade 4 and GSX are part of the WheatNet-IP audio network, an IP
compliant for interoperability with a range of AES67 networks and audio ecosystem of consoles, talent stations, I/O units, accessories,
devices and supports SMPTE ST 2110, including the NMOS discovery virtual tools and appliances.
standard for AES67 and next-generation television networks. Info: wheatstone.com

ENCO Previews WebDAD 3.0

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ENCO will provide NAB Show changes enable more intuitive

attendees with a preview of
WebDAD 3.0, the next generation
of its browser-based, remote radio
automation control interface.
“The new version features a
completely revamped architecture
designed to improve the user
experience while laying the
foundation for future functionality
and scalability,” the company said.
WebDAD lets users remotely
manage and control studio-based
ENCO DAD radio automation
systems from anywhere with an
internet connection.
It supports remote access for functions
such as uploading content and modifying
playlists to voice tracking. WebDAD lets users
efficiently manage their operations and keep
their station on-air even when personnel
can’t be physically in the studio.
“Already enabling flexible new working
models for broadcasters, these benefits
proved invaluable for limiting in-person
staff contact during key waves of the
pandemic,” it said.
WebDAD also serves as the user interface
for ENCO’s cloud-based DAD Disaster
Recovery (DAD-DR) solution, which provides
a continually synchronized clone of the
broadcaster’s on-premises DAD deployment.
The most visible WebDAD 3.0
enhancement is the modernized redesign
of its browser-based user interface. Layout
operation and streamline
workflows for key features.
Selectable dark/light modes let
users tailor the look. Reactive
forms retain information across
interface screens, minimizing the
need to re-enter the same data in
different sections of the workflow.
Performance optimizations have
improved the responsiveness of
the interface to users’ actions.
WebDAD 3.0 bolsters security
with more granular control over
user permissions, such as the
ability to restrict access to specified libraries,
functions and systems. Added support
for third-party accessibility assistance
tools improves usability for people with
impairments or disabilities.
Other updates include a simplified
deployment model for easier installation
and upgrades, as well as enhanced cross-
browser support.
Info: www.enco.com

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Comrex Cloud Service Henry Engineering

Supports Remote Debuts Talent Pod II
Contribution Henry Engineering is now
shipping a new updated
A new cloud service offered by Comrex, Gagl version of its popular Talent
allows between one and five users to send and Pod sports announcer’s
receive audio from computers and smartphones. console.
That audio is conferenced (if more than one The Talent Pod II appears
user), and delivered to a Comrex hardware codec identical to the original
(such as ACCESS or BRIC-Link, usually in a studio). version but includes two
All participants can hear other participants and the significant improvements.
codec “send” audio back to them. It now uses active
Gagl can connect up five contributors electronic mic on/off
simultaneously, making it suitable for a round- switching for silent and reliable control of the announcer’s mic.
robin news program or a morning zoo. Or Henry says there is no noise or “pops” when turning the mic on
it can be a portal for a single contributor to or off, or when using the “Cough” button to momentarily mute
connect to the studio. the mic. Mic audio switching is silent even when using powered
Participants can connect and send audio condenser microphones.
by clicking a link using a web browser. The second enhancement is that the Mic output can now be
There’s no need to install an app. Guests at either Line or Mic level.
use equipment they’re familiar with, “This allows Talent Pod II to be used with a codec that doesn’t
such as their computer or smartphone, have a professional Mic input, or to add an additional mic
eliminating the need for specialized technical gear or IT assistance on channel to an existing mixer,” Henry states. “The Mic output
the remote contributor side. is balanced with ample headroom to prevent clipping or
Because it makes use of the Opus audio encoder and connects distortion. Mic gain is adjustable via a trimpot on the rear of 5
with Comrex IP codecs, Gagl provides high-quality audio. According to the unit.”
Comrex, error correction and buffering tools work in the background Henry says these upgrades make Talent Pod II more versatile
to keep audio reliable, smooth and sounding great. as a sports announcer’s mic and headphone controller, as well
With Gagl any Comrex IP audio codec equipped with firmware as a convenient mini-console for studio use.
4.5p11 or higher can be turned into a hub from which an entire radio A new retractable Desk Stand, shown, can be used with Talent
show can operate. The company adds that tens of thousands of Pod II as well as Sports Pod. This design tilts the unit up for ease
ACCESS and BRIC-Link codecs are in use around the world. of use but folds flat for safe transport and storage.
Info: comrex.com Info: www.henryeng.com

Atrium Is a New AEQ Digital Console

The AEQ Atrium is intended for on- It offers simplicity of operation
air audio radio and TV production through touchscreens, encoders,
involving heavy demand indicators and keys, all of
operational requirements and which can be pre-configured
workflows. and dynamically adapt
Its redundant X-Core their function to the
engine can manage up operational context.
to 1,024 audio channels It also has memories for
of local content or AoIP that can be controlled using one or several storage and instant recovery of scene and processes. Mix automation
control surfaces. It accepts and delivers audio in all common formats with auto-gain and automix functions avoids the need for precise
for audio and television production including AES67, Dante, Ravenna, handling of faders. It incorporates a wide set of audio processing
SDI Embedded and SMPTE ST 2110-30 and 31, among others. functions, and a virtual console application on PC is available for
Each control surface can have more than 90 motorized faders for remote control and maintenance.
mono, stereo or multichannel 5.1 signals, with pages. Info: www.aeq.eu/products/atrium

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GatesAir Integrates ATC Audio Processing

GatesAir now offers professional 10-band
audio processing software from ATC Labs in
its two latest Intraplex transport products.
“The embedded software innovation can
save users thousands of dollars in auxiliary
equipment,” it states.
It added ATC Labs’ Perceptual SoundMax
Audio Technology to its Intraplex IP Link 100c
hardware codec and Intraplex Ascent cloud
transport platform. It says broadcasters that
activate this high-resolution audio processing
functionality will eliminate the costs and
rack space of external audio processors
inside studio and transmitter facilities,
while achieving “exceptionally bright and
open sound.”
The company says using this higher-
resolution audio processing in Intraplex
solutions brings “far better control to three complete DAB, DASB+ or T-DMB are combined, and instead generates and
broadcasters as the technology affects transmitters together into a compact 1RU re-transmits all three channels through a
only the specific and targeted audio chassis, “a unique design attribute that single amplifier. It’s designed for last-mile
characteristics.” reduces space and equipment costs, and applications and suits any low-power DAB/
GatesAir also is highlighting its Maxiva simplifies installation.” DAB+ installation and application, including
8 MultiD Multi-Carrier DAB Transmitters. The architecture removes the need for road and railway tunnel coverage.
It says this multi-carrier platform brings external RF combining as low-level RF signals Info: www.gatesair.com

Inovonics Introduces New HD Radio Mod Monitors

Inovonics, celebrating its 50th
anniversary this year, has
introduced the 551 and 552 HD
Radio Modulation Monitors.
It says these new models
provide “the ultimate choice
for advanced FM and HD
Radio signal monitoring” and
that they incorporate the
necessary features for station
setup, regulatory compliance
and remote monitoring.
The model 551, with its
7-inch TFT Touch Screen,
displays the essential modulation data in a graphic format on the President/CEO Ben Barber called the new line “a complete and
front panel, as well as on a remote Web interface. Full-time audio comprehensive FM/HD Radio Mod Monitor. With the dynamic web
outputs are available for FM and digital channels HD1 to HD4. interface that can be remotely accessed from any smartphone, tablet
The model 552, only 1 RU high, is designed for remote installations or PC, and its SNMP capabilities, these two products take innovation
where information is accessed via the graphic Web interface; it is to a new level.”
available at a more modest price point. Info: inovonicsbroadcast.com

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Arrakis Systems BE Releases New

Heads to the Cloud FM Transmitters
Arrakis Systems is introducing APEX Cloud Broadcast Electronics
this spring. announced its newly
This optional service brings cloud released STXe-5
functionality and enhances the company’s and STXe-6.
flagship automation, APEX. The manufacturer says
“The key benefits of a cloud-based these medium-power
automation system are remote access, FM radio transmitters
failsafes and backup of critical files, along “herald the next step
with being able to share audio between toward reducing
locations,” the company wrote. capital expenditure
“APEX Cloud does this all while utilizing the latest in security technology.” and minimizing
The system allows the user to mix and match the needs of small individual operations operating costs.”
up to large station groups. The transmitter family
APEX Failsafe software runs remotely in parallel with APEX automation; it will go live if the is based on the established
studio goes down so the broadcaster can continue to serve its community in emergencies. STX-e platform. BE says network
Cloud and local automatic backup uses the Synology NAS with a 1 TB HDD and/or a operators benefit from low operating costs
current or new cloud backup service. This assures that the station can get back on air through the product’s life cycle thanks to an
quickly regardless of hardware failures. excellent Mean Time Between Failure design.
The system offers remote access setup and support for remote control of all APEX Plus/ “Stations will hear the difference in audio
Harddisk and APEX Tools management features, with current security protocols. quality from the legendary BE exciter with its
APEX Connect automated file downloading software downloads and updated audio exceptional clarity.”
to your automation and moves files automatically across the user’s LAN or VPN, such as All STXe transmitters can be upgraded for
Traffic, Music logs and reports. HD Radio and DRM+, and all include hot- 9
Info: www.arrakis-systems.com/ pluggable and redundant power supplies.
The STXe-5 and STXe-6 are smaller and
lighter than the previous STX-LP series

A Broadcast and Streaming transmitter. Additionally, they include SNMP

level 3 remote control, web browser remote

Processor From Thimeo control and integrated RDS generator.

The STXe range boasts efficiency values
of up to 80%, including the cooling system.
Thimeo STXtreme is a new FM, AM, HD The adaptive efficiency optimization feature
and/or streaming audio processor. ensures maximum energy cost savings even
This plug-and-play device from after channel changes or output power
Thimeo Audio Technology offers the adjustments.
features of the company’s software “The new VPeXgine, featuring PTV Inside
audio processor Stereo Tool, such as technology, provides maximum performance
the Declipper that repairs clipped audio, and efficiency in HD Radio operation,”
and the FM section that optimizes BE stated. “Both the STXe-5 and STXe-6
the signal for maximum loudness, maintain their very high efficiency, even at
dynamics and clarity, with improved reception in fringe and multipath areas. lower powers.”
“The firmware and hardware are meticulously tuned to each other to achieve These models will be released in two
maximum audio quality and minimal latency; the monitoring output can run at a latency versions including Dual Controller/Exciter
below 5 ms,” the company states. and Single Controller Exciter with an add on
STXtreme has an easy-o-use HTML5-based interface so it can easily be controlled from amplifier. BE notes that STXe series models
a PC, phone or tablet. include two RF power supply modules that are
The included RDS encoder can be controlled remotely. It can output MPX through accessible from the front and hot-pluggable,
analog and digital connectors, or stream it over an IP link using MicroMPX on low- providing quick serviceability in the event of a
bandwidth connections without loss of quality. power issue without going off air.
Info: www.thimeo.com/stxtreme/ Info: bdcast.com

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Orban Brings Centralized Processing to
Broadcast Groups
Orban says its Optimod XPN-Enterprise is
a Linux-based, customizable processing
platform for control of multiple signals from
a single point, suitable for today’s evolving
broadcast and streaming environments.
“The first product of its kind to reach the
market, XPN-Enterprise is easy to use and
provides proprietary OptiCloud processing
for up to eight FM and eight HD/DAB+
radio channels, plus eight internet stream
channels, for a total of 24 output channels
in a 1 RU package and using appropriate
XPN-Enterprise Nodes for connection to the
server processing platform.”
Content to be OptiCloud processed is
brought to one location, using any of the
common methods of audio transport: AES3,
AES-67, SMPTE 2110-30, Dante or Livewire+.
It creates the necessary outputs — analog,
AES3, FM Composite, DMPX and Orban uMPX
— using the appropriate XPN-Enterprise
12 Nodes for distribution to each transmitter
site or stream.
Burk Arcadia24 Is Web-Based Remote Control
Burk Technology recently announced
availability of its Arcadia24 Hosted
Subscription Service, which it says is
intended to make secure web-based remote
control accessible to small groups and
individual stations.
Building on the company’s Arcadia system,
Arcadia24 delivers remote facility control to
station engineers and managers via their
mobile devices.
“Hosted by Burk Technology on AWS, each
customer’s Arcadia24 service is installed,
configured, managed and maintained
by Burk remote control experts,” the
company says.
Web links from mobile devices
to the Arcadia24 server are locked
down and encrypted using the latest
generation of Transport Layer Security
(TLS), ensuring that only authorized
users can access and control each remote
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The system allows individual processing
for each input; factory presets give users a
quick start for each format in the group or
cluster. “Less-More” controls
make it easy for users to
fine-tune to meet their
desired sound. Kantar or
Nielsen watermarking for
each broadcast output
is provided using the
appropriate node.
Orban also offers a line of “Last Mile”
solutions including low-bandwidth (<500
kbps for FM and HD-1, HD-2 and HD-3)
solutions for most requirements.
“This service proves useful to stations
whose transmitter sites are located in areas
with less-than-ideal internet access. Several
XPN-Enterprise I/O Nodes, additionally, are
PoE (Power over Ethernet) capable, further
simplifying installation.”
The XPN-Enterprise platform is cost-
effective for groups or clusters and
facility. Encrypted VPN tunnels and firewall
protection guard communications between
Arcadia24 and each remote site.
The cloud-based Arcadia24 communicates
with each remote site at its optimum
rate, accommodating variations in
communications speed and performance.
The most current data from all sites is then
made available for display
on authorized
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other users who need to manage several
broadcast and/or streaming signals from a
central location. It replaces multiple product
enclosures and their associated rack space
and cabling with a 1 RU server and wired
AoIP nodes.
Orban said the first user of XPN-Enterprise
has planned purchases of more than 400
channels with plans to add OptiCloud cloud-
based capabilities.
Info: orban.com
mobile devices.
Burk says users are authenticated via
Microsoft AD LDS, with each user’s access
restricted to specified channels, sites and
station groups. Control of critical site functions
can be strictly limited to key personnel while
overall site performance may be made visible
to a wider group of authorized users.
Burk provides customized graphical
control screens for each site connected
to Arcadia24. Sites can be grouped
based regional hierarchy, engineering
responsibility or other criteria, with
drill-down to display performance
summaries. The Arcadia24 user
interface supports smartphones,
tablets and PCs.
Arcadia24 manages remote sites
equipped with Burk Technology v5 ARC
Plus or ARC Solo remote control systems.
Info: www.burk.com
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Tieline’s Gateway 4 Delivers Flexible AoIP Solutions

Gateway 4 is a DSP-based 1RU IP codec for
live remote broadcasting applications, as well
as STL or SSL links.
The Tieline codec includes support for
AES67, ST 2110-30, ST 2022-7, RAVENNA,
NMOS IS-04 and IS-05, Ember+, AES3 and
analog I/O as standard, and an optional
WheatNet-IP card.
It supports two stereo connections, or one
stereo and two mono connections, or up to
four mono connections. Multi-unicasting, or rack-mounted remote kits. For affiliates dual LAN ports and dual AoIP ports. It is
multicasting, SmartStream PLUS redundant and smaller stations it can transport two SIP compliant with EBU N/ACIP Tech 3326,
streaming, and Fuse-IP data aggregation stereo studio-to-studio links (STLs), or an 3347 and 3368 interoperability standards,
technologies are included. HTTP SHOUTcast STL plus a remote broadcast connection and includes Input EQ, compression
and Icecast server streaming capability was option. Customers with higher channel and limiting.
recently added. requirements should look at the Gateway The Gateway 4 is controllable using
For larger networks, the Gateway 4 is multi-channel codec. Tieline’s Cloud Codec Controller.
suitable for transmitter sites, remote trucks It includes dual internal power supplies, Info: www.tieline.com/gateway-4

Build Your Own Station Bext Offers Small,

14 App with winAPP Lightweight Antenna
WinMedia’s winAPP helps you to build Alternative
your own station app without needing
coding skills. Bext says its FM Radio antennas
You can build a station app for iOS, are known for their sturdiness,
Android or any other connected device. broadband capability and high
It is a new cloud-based service power ratings.
that accompanies the existing But with all that
winWEB service. comes comes
“Anyone with a laptop or a tablet that big size and
has a browser can design, build and weight.
publish and monetize your own mobile For some
apps for iOS, Android or Windows, fully limited
responsive either on mobile phones, applications that require a
tablets, laptop or desktop PC screens,” small and lightweight antenna
the company states. due to space limitations or a weak mast, Bext offers the TFLHO
“winAPP gives you the power to have omnidirectional antenna, which is only 15 by 15 inches wide and
your audio and/or video live streams about 3 inches tall each bay.
or podcasts at the tip of your finger, or “Thanks to its small size it presents a very limited wind load,”
to integrate RSS feeds, or to have your the company said. “This tunable antenna can be ordered in single
events scheduled and automatically or multiple bay configurations up to 12 bays.”
pushed to your users and so many other things that until now you Because of its modest size and weight, shipping is simplified
maybe did not dare to hope for, all this including also the ability to and economical, and installation is easy. Brackets are included
do pre-launch testing in the Preview mode.” and can clamp on a support up to 4 inches wide.
The process takes only minutes through a winAPP account. All Specifications showing the available configurations and type of
data is backed up and kept safe in your designated cloud account. connectors can be viewed at the website.
Info: winmedia.org/ Info: www.bext.com

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iXm Podcaster Is RCS Powers Up Its

“Something to Be Heard” Remote Features
“As a tool affordable for every ambitious podcaster, iXm RCS — which will be
Podcaster gets you the same premium, best-in-class sound located in the new
quality well-known from the iXm Recording Mic,” says West Hall of the Las
Yellowtec. Vegas Convention
It promises professional sound at the push Center at the NAB
of a button from this universal recording Show — says it has
device. iXm is intended to help podcasters expanded remote features throughout its product
bring their sound to a pro level, while line, focusing on the user experience and automating
for broadcasters it is aneasy-to- everyday tasks.
use professional device for voice Zetta automation has a revamped Zetta2GO
recordings. Voice Tracker with Zetta tools like volume points,
Features include integrated Level trim in and trim out. The platform now has multiple
Energy Arbitration leveling technology that Zetta themes, performance improvements for
suits the recording to the environment. scalability, Virtual Events (identifying multiple
Compared to the iXm Recording Mic model, iXm Podcaster lacks assets within a single long-form file) and
the built-in battery and interchangeable mic heads. It supports only redesigned Hot Keys.
the dynamic PRO Line cardioid iXm Head. The price is consequently more New Zetta2GO features include expanded drag and
affordable. drop, keyboard navigation with Windows shortcut
Features include a clean dashboard and status LEDs for intuitive use. Handling functionality, and F1 dynamic help.
noise is eliminated. The iXm runs off three included AA batteries and has a silk- RCS Cloud is another focus. The company describes
mat anodized blue metal construction. Retail price is $699. it as it a true disaster recovery cloud solution, written
16 Info: https://shop.yellowtec.com for and on Amazon Web Services, following best
practices and securities. “RCS Cloud disaster recovery
can not only back up your audio, logs, metadata

DX2 Is a Compact Mixer and SQL backups, securely with Zetta’s built in Site
Replication service, but we’ve also incorporated

From DHD.audio business friendly workflows.”

New GSelector 5.0 got a subtle thematic facelift
with the addition of new themes, scalable icons and
DHD.audio’s DX2 is a full-featured, very a user-customized Song/Link Window, allowing users
compact broadcast audio mixer. It’s suitable to organize and hide or display metadata based on
for professional podcasting, news multiple layouts.
applications and editing suites. “Programmers can already view and schedule their
Each control panel incorporates time granularity by hours and minutes, but now, with
four motorized faders and a GSelector’s Flex Clocks, users can build their clocks
multi-touch IPS screen. The and grids down to the minute or a single clock up to
I/O core can be desk- 24 hours a day, allowing for endless programming
mounted or remotely opportunities to save time and efficiently.”
located with a single Selector2GO allows users to add or edit elements,
CAT cable, including adjust clocks, schedule and massage logs, and
optional AoIP. analyze their spins.
The company’s products are used in various radio RCS also highlights Aquira, its CRM, sales and
and TV applications. “Every broadcast project is different, therefore we offer our traffic solution; RCS News, a centralized location
customers many different options to integrate their DHD consoles with many for reporters to monitor RSS news feeds and email
devices from other manufacturers,” the company states on its website. Available accounts, customize alerts for breaking news, define
control and supervision interfaces include EMBER+, NMOX, DHD External Control sub-categories and create and edit rundowns or
Protocol, Ross Protocol Converter and SNMP. audio; and Revma, a content delivery network
DHD.audio products are made in Germany. infrastructure.
Info: http://dhd-audio.com Info: www.rcsworks.com/

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REV Is a Sales Growth Engine for Media Companies

Marketron notes that broadcast media
salespeople often find the sales process
cumbersome and inefficient. It cites the
frequently-disjointed process of creating
proposals, optimizing pricing, converting to
orders and traffic review and approval.
It says Marketron REV breaks away from
these time-intensive workflows.
“REV is a sales growth platform purpose-
built for broadcast TV and radio sales
professionals. You can streamline customer,
proposal and order management processes
in a single platform. It empowers sellers to
focus on selling, not admin work,” it says.
It is built around a dynamic pricing engine
that lets a station improve top-line revenue
by pricing based on data and demand.
Marketron says dynamic pricing delivers
on average a 5% increase without adding
inventory or salespeople, using algorithms
and historical data to set spot prices based
on current fill rates, timelines, ratings and
other factors. “You have total control over
configurations with various rate curve
options and setting floors, ceilings and
discount tolerances.”
The platform also provides access to avails
and pricing, eliminating the need to look REV includes a broadcast-centric CRM to
these up in traffic systems or spreadsheets, manage prospects and customers.
as well as robust reporting and analytics. Info: www.marketron.com

WideOrbit Posts V5.0 New Precision

of WO Automation for Coaxial Directional
Radio Couplers From ERI 17
The latest version of WO Electronics Research Inc. has added a family of precision directional
Automation for Radio couplers to its product line.
includes enhancements The coaxial directional couplers are available for 1-5/8-inch,
for broadcasters 3-1/18-inch, 4-1.16-inch and 6-1/8-inch coaxial transmission lines
conducting “distributed with one, two, three or four sampling ports.
operations” and The standard sampling port connections are Type N or SMA. The
remote work. line sections are constructed to securely position and hold the inner
The software company conductor to ensure
said these improvements the coupler remains
help users manage stable and calibrated
station operations with through shipment
a decentralized staff; Above Voice tracking widget in and installation.
run programming from WO Automation for Radio “These directional
home or elsewhere via couplers are
mobile devices; manage content and playlists remotely; and integrate constructed with
with other systems like MusicMaster and WO Traffic. rugged aluminum
“Native apps can be installed and operated from virtually anywhere outer conductors and
there’s an internet connection, on almost any device, including are very compact,
desktop environments running macOS, Windows or Linux, as well as allowing them to be
on iOS mobile devices.” mounted in congested locations,” ERI states.
Also new, a “Stop Media Asset Workflow Action” allows on-air assets The directional couplers have an operating frequency range from
to be stopped automatically or on-demand. And “Content Import 54 MHz to 800 MHz and can set for coupling levels from –30 dB to
Prioritization” streamlines the downloading of important content first –70 dB with directivity of 30 dB or better.
whether from local drives or FTP sites. ERI manufactures a line of fixed and adjustable coaxial directional
The company will demonstrate WO Automation for Radio running couplers and produces waveguide directional couplers for all line
natively on Mac and Linux in its NAB booth. sizes used for terrestrial broadcast applications.
Info: wideorbit.com Info: www.eriinc.com

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Davicom Counts
Lightning Strikes
The DVLC-1 Lightning Counter is part of Davicom’s Lightning-
Awareness product line. It detects and counts the actual lightning
strikes sustained by a transmission tower or grounded structure.
It uses a magnetically-coupled current detector to sense and
count lightning-induced pulse currents flowing to ground.
Davicom says the DVLC will safely signal a Cortex unit whenever
the tower is hit by lightning. This functionality gives site operators
better situational awareness of the reasons why their site may have
stopped transmitting, or even better, that the site is still on-the-air

Telos Alliance despite receiving a hit.

The DVLC can also be used as a functional indicator of a site’s

Introduces Axia ground system status. If lightning hits and the ground circuits
handle the load properly, operators can be confident that their site

Quasar SR is protected.
The DVLC can be used independently from Davicom RTU
products. It comes in two parts.
The Axia Quasar SR AoIP Mixing Console from the Telos Alliance The current sensor (shown, with cable) is designed to be
delivers the power and ergonomic design of the flagship Quasar mounted on one of the tower legs or ground wires and it detects
console in a streamlined surface design. lighting-induced current pulses. These pulses are converted to an
Quasar SR replaces the Axia Fusion. The company highlights it optical signal for safe, electrically-isolated transmission through a
for its minimal learning curve and said it is designed for reliability fiber-optic cable to the optical detector.
20 with no single point of failure. It is part of Telos Alliance’s The optical receiver (blue-plated box) is mounted inside the
Livewire+ AES67 ecosystem. shelter and produces a relay closure every time the detector sends
It uses the same frame, power supply and master module a pulse down the optical cable. These relay closures can be counted
as the original Quasar console but the fader modules are and compiled with a non-volatile counter, or with any Davicom
non-motorized and there are fewer, larger and easier-to-reach Cortex unit.
buttons on each channel strip. Info: davicom.com
It retains the scratch-resistant work surfaces and avionics-
grade components of the earlier Quasar. “A built-in industrial-
grade 12.1-inch touchscreen user interface eliminates the need
for an external monitor. Users can still add a monitor using the
external video output available if required by the application.”
Expert Source Profile controls allow power users a granular
definition of custom logic associated with each source. The user
can program GPIO control, mix-minus routing, talkback and other
functions based upon console channel state.
Flexible Record Mode gives control of monitors, meters,
headphone feeds and program bus assignments. Show Profiles
allow up to 4,000 console “snapshots” of settings, layouts and
defaults. Automatic mix-minus and automixing are available on
all channels.
With this rollout, Telos Alliance also introduced an optional
remote control solution called Quasar Soft that lets broadcasters
control the surface from any HTML-5 browser. Included as part
of a Quasar Soft license is Quasar Cast, a remote monitoring
solution that lets users listen to what is happening in the studio
and on the air while they operate the console remotely using
Quasar Soft.
Info: success.telosalliance.com 

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Dielectric FM Pylon Antenna Series

Dielectric says its new FMP
antennas represent the broadcast
industry’s first slot cavity
microstrip FM antenna product
family, bringing novel benefits to
high-power FM broadcasters that
are familiar in television.
“While Dielectric’s special pylon
designs for FM radio differ from
TV systems, the FMP family carries
over many traditional pylon
antenna benefits including optimal
downward radiation, smaller size
and lower weight,” it states.
“FMP antennas reduce the
number of parts used in equivalent ring-style
antennas by more than 60 percent. The
streamlined componentry also improves
reliability over the long term as there are far
fewer parts to repair or replace.”
It notes that pylon antennas have
cylindrical design attributes that translated
to narrow bandwidth characteristics that
22 were impractical for FM signals. But the
company says it introduce dtechniques to
increase thebandwidth, making full-band FM
operation in pylon antennas a reality.
“Dielectric has also included its patented
parasitic dipole in the design, which adds a
vertical component to the existing horizontal
signal. This creates more pattern options
for FM broadcasters, including elliptical and
circular polarization, and contributes to the
substantial bandwidth increase.”
The pylon design provides top-mounting
options in addition to the
traditional side-mounted
configurations of ring
antennas. This is useful for
high-power FM stations that
want a true top-mounted
omnidirectional antenna.
The FMP can handle input
powers of 100 kW and higher,
which makes the antenna
suitable for combined
operation of multiple stations.
The FMP designs use full-
wavelength spacing between
elements. This reduces the
number of elements required compared
to ring-style designs, which require half-
wavelength spacing, hence more elements,
to cover the full FM band.
The design is easy to scale. Antennas
are built in four-layer building blocks and
can be increased to eight or 12 bays to suit
higher power requirements and elevation
pattern gains.
Info: www.dielectric.com

Barix Exstreamer M400 Is an IP Audio Decoder

According to Barix, the Exstreamer M400 IP audio decoder delivers
reliability and cost-effectiveness in a modern, extensible hardware
platform supporting the latest technology and security standards.
The new Exstreamer is suitable for radio applications including
studio-to-transmitter links (STL), studio-to-studio (SSL) links and
remote contribution.
“Built on Barix’s high-performance, Linux-based IPAM 400 module,
the Exstreamer M400 offers significantly higher processing power
than previous Exstreamer models and a more programmable,
software-driven architecture for easier expansion and greater
customization,” the company said.
Expanded support for IT security standards includes HTTPS: support
for audio streams and the device’s web-based management interface,
plus secure, encrypted SIP communication links using TLS and SRTP. The Exstreamer M400 incorporates full AES67 interoperability
Features include stereo, line-level, analog audio output with RCA- guidelines including RTP audio delivery, multicast addressing and
type connections. It can decode streams in MP3, AAC-HE, FLAC, PCM, PTP-based synchronization with a separate master clock device.
Opus and Ogg Vorbis formats. Alternatively, it can be configured as a Supported discovery methods include SAP, mDNS and RTSP, enabling
dedicated AES67 receiver and decoder, enabling seamless integration it to identify available streams from Dante, Ravenna and other audio-
into AES67-based audio-over-IP networks as well as interoperability over-IP solutions automatically.
with Dante-compatible devices. Info: www.barix.com

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Omnirax PC3 Serves Podcasters’ Needs

Omnirax says it has been steadily expanding
its line of Podcast Furniture to provide more
configurations for the burgeoning podcast
studio market.
Shown is the set of “You’ll Die Trying” in
Owensboro, Ky., which uses the PC3.
The PC3 is designed to be the focal point
in the center of a studio. It seats three and
has a full-size 13-space equipment rack
in the center, with generous positions
and angles to support mics, monitors and
sound and sight lines. It is available in sit-
down (29.5”) and stand-up (36” countertop)
configurations.
The rack ships assembled while the
countertop is flat-packed. Components come
with hardware, tools and instructions for a
simple assembly.
Omnirax products are used in terrestrial
radio and podcasting, supporting studios
of one to five people in a variety of
configurations. support? In what position? And what is of arrangements, and can be used in live
When selecting furniture for a podcast the purpose? recording, video, post-production, streaming
24 studio, Omnirax suggests considering three Its configurations support Host + Guest(s), and other applications as well.
“P”s: How many people will the furniture or Host + Co-Host + guests, in a variety Info: https://omnirax.com

A Sound Card for Radio From Digigram

Digigram has released its ALP222e, a output levels, mixing before monitoring and Features include AD/DA high-resolution
professional sound card based on the PCI recording with clock and sync selection and converter (24 bits/ 192 kHz), two balanced
Express bus interface and designed for radio GPIO status. It is a low-profile sound card analog I/O, one stereo AES3 I/O, two dry
broadcasters. that includes two brackets and a 3.5 mm TRS contact GPIs and oje World Clock I/O.
“The ALP222e and ALP222e-Mic are low jack connector. Info: digigram.com
profile PCIe stereo sound cards designed It will soon be able to process inter-board
for operating in continuous 24/7/365 use- synchronization of up to eight ALP-X cards.
environments, designed for professional
audio applications based on Windows
or Linux operating systems that require
balanced analog and AES/EBU connectivity,”
the company states.
“Thanks to its reliability and stability, the
ALP222e is perfect for broadcast and audio
productions that require pristine Digigram
sound quality with iconic high-end features
and a long-life span.”
The zero latency on-board mixer offers
a unique control panel for the ALP-X range
to monitor the hardware, adjust input and

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WorldCast Offers a Powerful RDS Server

WorldCast Systems released a product that it
says facilitates the management of RDS and other
metadata for use with any type of encoder network or
delivery system.
“The offering is centered around a new software
product called the Audemat RDS Server. It is designed
to collect data from automation software, satellite
receivers, local web servers or even the internet,” the
company states.
Broadcasters can distribute advertising content,
weather and breaking news. Aggregating, processing
and distributing data in UECP to a fleet of up to 500 RDS
encoders and other delivery devices is made easier.
“The RDS Server can deliver promotional content to be displayed “While getting the most out of their RDS data, broadcasters can also
directly on the RDS, synchronized with the broadcast content, to monitor, collect and centralize the data from their UECP streams and
enhance the value to advertisers.” The company says radio stations other sources with WorldCast’s NMS software, Kybio.”
can develop new sources of income and increase audience loyalty. Separately, WorldCast issued the latest release of APTmpX in
The RDS Server integrates with any encoder brand but it is designed versions that offer new levels of compression at 600, 400 or 300 kbps
to integrate into a WorldCast Systems ecosystem. The Audemat RDS network bandwidth. And Worldcast Connect announced Version 4.6
Encoder completes the server by converting data into an accurate software for the Kybio network management system for media and
digital signal. It is also compatible with Ecreso FM transmitters, which broadcast.
come with RDS encoders, to receive RDS server data using ASCII text. Info: www.worldcastsystems.com

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Lawo’s Diamond
Mixing Console
Sparkles
Lawo calls diamond “the crown jewel” of its line of mixing consoles
for radio and TV applications.
The company says it blends form, function and advanced
workflow capabilities into a beautiful new package.
“Completely modular, diamond can be sized from two fader
‘personal’ consoles up to 60-fader master-control and production
configurations. This allows a single studio to host several mixing
surfaces that act as a single console, giving producers, hosts and
talent direct access to a personalized selection of audio sources and
functions,” it states.

Bionics Introduces Nine module types allow diamond to be tailored to main studios,
production facilities, news booths or remote studio operation.

Camera One Each button and rotary control can be programmed to fit the
user’s workflow. Function keys and rotary selectors with RGB
backlights can be color-coded by function. Integration with popular
Camera One is a visualization solution from Broadcast playout systems coupled with context-sensitive full-color displays
Bionics that enables radio stations to easily create live provide operators with an information-rich mixing environment.
video streams and shareable video clips. Dual-layer operation effectively doubles fader count.
“Camera One brings automated camera switching, The console integrates touchscreen control into the mixing
26 graphic generation, recording, streaming and sharing surface with optional Virtual Extension modules — 13.3-inch
within the reach of every studio.” Setup and operation are adjustable-angle HD color touchscreens that complement physical
quick using its HTML5 interface. controls with context-sensitive options like peak and loudness
Using an intelligent algorithm, the cameras follow metering, access to DSP and routing functions, user and snapshot
conversation. Graphics are created automatically from management and custom control screens for playout systems,
social media messages, album art and RSS feeds. Camera visual radio equipment, third-party studio gear and custom logic
One enables rapid sharing of video clips on social media as functions (via Lawo VisTool screen design software).
well as live streaming to YouTube Live, Facebook Live and Its mixing/routing core is Power Core, a native AoIP device using
Periscope. Camera One supports the Blackmagic ATEM the AES67 / Ravenna networking standard. In addition to providing
Mini (four cameras) and ATEM Extreme (eight cameras) a lot of expandable I/O for AES67, MADI, analog, AES3 and Dante
ranges of switchers. audio sources and destinations, each Power Core can support four
The company also offers Caller One, a software talkshow mixing consoles/studios.
system that uses your PC, webRTC and SIP Voice over Info: www.lawo.com
IP technology to route calls to air without dedicated
hardware. “You can answer, screen and control calls from a
browser on any device,” Bionics says.
Caller One was designed for smaller studios. You can add
more workstations by accessing the software via a browser
so you can collaborate, produce or call screen. You can also
use it on a mobile device, such as an iPad or tablet.
The system manages up to 12 lines. The user provides a
PC and some SIP telephone lines, either from a SIP provider
or directly from an existing office switch if it can supply SIP
extensions.
Camera One and Caller One run on PC or Virtual
Machine, and are sold in the United States through
Broadcasters General Store.
Info: www.bionics.co.uk

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DJB Radio Updates Its Product Line

DJB Radio said it has updated its entire line of software ahead of the
2022 NAB Show.
DJB Radio Logger and DJB Radio Spider are Windows 11-ready and
now ship with a built-in HTML client. You can log, skim or schedule
recordings from any local audio source, AoIP driver or URL. Logger can
be connected to serial or custom logic interfaces for WNIP, Livewire
or SAS for full start/stop control. Email alerting per-channel provides
silence detection as well as URL loss notifications.
You can monitor and manage Logger and Spider from anywhere on
your local network or VPN.
On the automation side, DJB Radio and DJB Zone have been given
facelifts.
“New features include transactional log timing in the main play
stack, enhanced metadata management for streaming and a bigger
toolbox for scheduling music and automation commands,” the
company says.
“Improved logic compatibility with all major AoIP systems as revamped Button Broadcaster is on the way that will offer a two-in-
well as serial-based switchers reaffirms DJB’s commitment to one powerhouse for internet broadcasters and podcasters alike.”
satellite-fed stations and easy interoperability with today’s premier DJB Radio Logger starts at $295, Spider at $395 and automation
broadcast systems.” packages at $,1295.
The company also hinted at an unveiling at the NAB Show. “A Info: www.djbradio.com

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Logitek’s mixIT-18 Is Affordable IP Console

Rounding out Logitek’s mixIT series, the mixIT-18 brings an affordable
AoIP console platform to stations needing extra faders for on-air or
production applications.
This digital touchscreen package includes an 18-fader console
and the 1 RU JET67 engine. The easy-to-use touchscreens provide
quick access to metering, source selection, routing, presets, monitor
assignments and other console and router functions.
Mix-minus is built into each fader so every remote source can
have a clean feed no matter where that source is routed on the
console. Touchscreen router controls can be used to control feeds
to computers, codecs or the air chain; programmable scene selects
allow operators to save their favorite fader configurations for
their shows.
Along with 18 faders, the mixIT-18 has 12 mono analog inputs (six
stereo), two digital inputs, 16 mono analog outputs (8 stereo), two
digital outputs, four mic inputs with phantom power, and a built-in
cue speaker. terminal blocks, so no soldering, punch-downs or specialized crimping
Networking is via AES-67, Ravenna, Livewire and Logitek’s JetNet, tools are needed. GPIO is provided on a DB-15 connector and
allowing interconnection with popular networking platforms; a Dante includes four inputs and eight outputs.
option is available. Two Gigabit and two 10/100 Ethernet ports are The mixIT-18 console package sells in the USA for $7,945, which
provided. includes the JET67.
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Angry Audio Connects to the World

Angry Audio’s StudioHub Universal Interface
— aka “World Panel” — is for broadcasters
who need to put audio from personal
devices on the air.
“This 1 RU stereo device provides
convenient interfaces for multiple types
of I/O, enabling quick connection of nearly
any kind of audio gear to your mixing
console,” it said.
Analog inputs on the front include
balanced +4 dBu on two XLR/TRS combo
connectors, unbalanced –10 dBV on two RCA
(phono) jacks, and one 3.5 mm stereo jack.
Analog outputs are stereo +4 dBu balanced
on two XLR connectors, –10 dBV on two RCA
jacks and a 3.5 mm stereo jack.
“In addition to the stereo outputs, there
are two analog balanced mono outputs on
XLR connectors. These are summed L+R
and are intended to feed reporter ‘press
box’ recording devices. These outputs are
switchable between line and mic level with a
ground-lift function.”
For digital, AES/EBU inputs and outputs
are provided on XLR connectors as well as S/
PDIF inputs and outputs on RCA/phono coax
connectors.
The front also features two pass-throughs:
a USB and an RJ45 port. The rear panel uses
the StudioHub+ wiring standard for analog
and digital audio connections. Power is
via its external power transformer. Retail
price is $595.
The company also has introduced the
Chameleon C4 Livestream Audio Processor
for streaming and HD audio applications,
the first in a family of processors based on
Chameleon technology. It’s designed by
Cornelius Gould and uses a form of AI to
analyze incoming audio and make processing
decisions. Price is $989.
Info: angryaudio.com and studiohub.com

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MaxxKonnect Beefs
Up Its Data Plans
MaxxKonnect Wireless provides prioritized LTE internet services
for broadcast, audio and video. It is now offering a new line of
“guaranteed-speed, high-consumption” plans. 
“StreamMAXX plans use the AT&T network, and feature
guaranteed upload and download speeds, starting at 8 Mbps,
and significantly higher monthly data plans than the standard
MaxxKonnect Wireless offerings,” the company said. The plans
are suitable for video and audio streaming, STL transport, sports
broadcasting and other high-data transfer applications such as
automation backups and disaster recovery.
The MaxxKonnect Group also launched its own line of branded
LTE routers. 
The MK-RUT series, powered by Teltonika, features the RUT240
and RUT950 models. 
“These units are full-featured 4G LTE routers with cloud-based
Remote Management included the MaxxKonnect Wireless
subscription.”
Both models feature CAT4 LTE modems, Wi-Fi, wired LAN and
WAN ports, remote I/O, a robust firewall and ruggedized case. The
RUT950 also has a built-in four-port network switch. More MK-RUT
models are planned. BSI Highlights
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Info: https://maxxkonnect.com/maxxkonnect-wireless/
Broadcast Software International describes the OpX One
automation system as state-of-the-art radio automation technology
in one stand-alone computer. “It is easy to learn and powerful
enough to handle the largest audio libraries,” BSI states.
OpX One is composed of separate modules. Each can run on
the same computer for single-station installations, or they can
run on separate computers for redundancy and multi-station
cluster setups.
Features include Clock Builder to manage your satellite
programming, remote voice tracking capabilities with remote
control access, and a built-in data repeater. For file management,
you can preview audio from the file server, bulk change the dates
and apply dayparting options.
Secondary production workstations can be added for log import,
voice tracking and adding audio files to the OpX One system.
An OpX One production workstation is a workstation with the
Studio Client module installed along with the utility modules:
Clock Builder, Import-Merge and File Manager. The production
workstation will access the same audio and program logs as the
on-air workstation. OpX One production workstations can be
added to your network, so you can import logs and voice track
independently of the on-air workstation.
Info: https://bsiusa.com

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New Features in ATMOS Automated
Weather Reporting
Summit Technology
Group’s latest version
of ATMOS Automated
Weather Reporting adds
approximately 300 new
voices including many
multilingual speakers to
deliver weather reports for
foreign-language stations.
The update also features
a new “phrase manager” to
perfect the speaking style of
the synthesized voice and
a “temperature trend” tool
that allows users to add
to their script templates
comparative statements
about temperature data.
The phrase manager can
be used to replace overly
technical weather terms with those suitable
30 for broadcast. For example, instead of the
term “broken clouds,” the user may prefer
Prodys Quantum2 Codecs
Support Audio and Video
Prodys notes that the needs of broadcast
contributions are evolving quickly due
to infrastructure improvements, new
standards, more efficient hardware and new
ideas for live production, not to mention the
pandemic.
The Quantum2 family, it says, goes
beyond what’s usual in a portable
contribution codec.
“What makes this family of equipment
different is that it permits audio and video
connections in a single device, being able to
establish two independent and bidirectional
stereo streams and one video stream with
four embedded audio channels,” it states.
Quantum2 has multiple transmission
interfaces, and they are capable of working
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the term “partly cloudy.” Summit says this
tool is also commonly being used for negative
temperatures. Instead of “minus 4 degrees”
simultaneously: two Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi
and up to eight LTE links, with 5G as an
available option.
Video capabilities allow a user to simplify
applications where several devices and
services have been necessary but also to
address new ways of producing live events.
“Different scenarios are possible: remote
commentaries, video transmission of pre
and breaks of the events, support to on-site
commentators that cannot cover visually
all the event, creation of audio and video
programs on-site and live delivery to the
cloud,” for example.
The Quantum2 codecs have been
designed to work in infrastructures using
devices from other manufacturers thanks
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the user may prefer to hear
“4 below.”
The temperature
trends tool compares the
magnitude and direction of a
temperature
swing and inserts a user-
defined phrase to describe
such a trend. For example,
for a large increase in
temperatures between now
and next Friday, the product
could say something like “
“temperatures increasing
considerably by this
weekend for a high in the
low 70s on Friday night.”
Summit said the new
version contains dozens of
smaller new features and
improvements to the user experience as
suggested by its user base.
Info: www.summittechgroup.com
to the use of protocols in their audio
interfaces (AES67), audio transmission
(SIP), video transmission (SRT) and
management (Ember+).
Info: www.prodys.net
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2wcom offers flexibility for composite distribution

2wcom’s MPX-2c codec has new features including µMPX
compression.
“For broadcasters, it is important to be able to send an
optimally condensed signal as safely as possible to their
transmitters. For 2wcom, having customers all around the
world there is no guarantee that the needed bandwidth will
be available.“
For this reason it started testing its solution for µMPX
(MicroMPX) compression and was able to reduce the
needed bandwidth drastically to 320 kbps.
“This means that µMPX compression allows broadcasters
to feed their transmitters even when very limited bandwidth
is available.”
With the MPX-2c, a combination of both is possible whereas
the main transmitters use linear composite, and the smaller
sites use µMPX. “It even makes sure that there are no audio
delays between the main- and small transmitter sites. ” This
makes it even easier to send an FM signal from studio to
transmitter site.
Info: www.2wcom.com/

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