TWiRT 363 - Alexa, Tell the Studio I Hate That Song!

TWiRT 363 - Alexa, Tell the Studio I Hate That Song!

What’s Interactive Radio? It’s when listeners have real-time input to the on-air talent. And what could be a more natural interaction than the human voice? Dan McQuillin at Broadcast Bionics introduces interactive radio using Amazon Echo or Google Home. His company’s code and service, added to Alexa Skills, brings instant listen feedback and sentiment to any radio show.

Guest:
Dan McQuillin - Managing Director at Broadcast Bionics

Show links:
Broadcast Bionics
Livewire+ Audio over IP
Audio editing using text
Visual Radio

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting

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TWiRT is brought to you by the Telos Alliance and Z/IPStream 9X/2 processing and streaming software. Choose from hardware and software solutions for your online transmissions, and Stream Like you Mean It. By BSW - Broadcast Supply Worldwide - where Very Sporting Specials are on now! Get a great deal on a sports broadcasting package and sound better than ever.  And by Lawo, providing seamless integration of your work processes and the uncomplicated operation of complex technology. See Lawo in your future at lawo.com/twirt.

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TWiRT 362 - Hot Tech with Tony Gervasi

From budget equipment for LPFMs and translators, to super-reliable transmitters and streaming video systems, Tony Gervasi advises broadcasters about the best technology and equipment for their situation. Tony’s an expert at implementing the right tech for the right job and market size.

Guest:
Tony Gervasi - Sales Manager, USA & Canada, 305 Broadcast

Show links:
Weather - Storm Prediction Center SREF Plumes
Spaghetti Models
StudioCast
WinMedia Video Playout
Elenos FM transmitters

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting

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TWiRT is brought to you by the Telos Alliance and Z/IPStream 9X/2 processing and streaming software. Choose from hardware and software solutions for your online transmissions, and Stream Like you Mean It. By BSW - Broadcast Supply Worldwide - where Very Sporting Specials are on now! Get a great deal on a sports broadcasting package and sound better than ever.  And by Lawo, providing seamless integration of your work processes and the uncomplicated operation of complex technology. See Lawo in your future at lawo.com/twirt.

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TWiRT 361 - Custom Multi-Casting with Marcos O'Rourke

We’re live from KWAVE Radio in Santa Ana, California.  KWAVE runs similar, yet thoroughly customized programming in 3 different markets - San Diego, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. The various interconnections use several different forms of Studio-Transmitter Links. Marcos O’Rourke joins us to talk about the challenges and solutions.

Guest:
Marcos O’Rourke, Chief Engineer - KWVE-FM, Santa Ana, CA

Show links:
KWAVE Radio

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting

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TWiRT is brought to you by Lawo, providing seamless integration of your work processes and the uncomplicated operation of complex technology. See Lawo in your future at lawo.com/twirt. By BSW - Broadcast Supply Worldwide - where the Remote Sale is on! Save on headsets and remote packages at BSWUSA.com. And by the Telos Alliance and the new Omnia VOLT audio processor. More processing power in 1 RU than others give you in three.  

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TWiRT 360 - Moving My Samoan Stations

After 18 years in Pago Plaza, Kirk’s Samoan radio stations are moving - to a better studio and office location. This means reconfiguring three STL paths and adding an IP Radio link to the mix. Plenty of photos and video of rebuilding studios and a rack room on a tropical island.

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting

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TWiRT is brought to you by The Telos Alliance and the new Omnia VOLT audio processor. More processing power in 1 RU than others give you in three. By BSW - Broadcast Supply Worldwide - where the Remote Sale is on! Save on headsets and remote packages at BSWUSA.com. And by Lawo, providing seamless integration of your work processes and the uncomplicated operation of complex technology. See Lawo in your future at lawo.com/twirt .  

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TWiRT 359 - Help Us Help You

Do you dread contacting Tech Support? Or do you look forward to getting the help you need quickly? There are ways to get the most from Tech Support at almost any company. Jamey Miller, Jake Alderman, and Bryan Jones are Support Engineers. They join Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack for some real-life advice on getting what you need to solve your radio tech problem.

Guests:
Jamey Miller - Tech Support, The Telos Alliance
Jake Alderman - Tech Support, The Telos Alliance
Bryan Jones - Senior Axia Support, The Telos Alliance

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting

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TWiRT is brought to you by The Telos Alliance and the new Omnia VOLT audio processor. More processing power in 1 RU than others give you in three. By Lawo, providing seamless integration of your work processes and the uncomplicated operation of complex technology. See Lawo in your future at lawo.com/twirt .  And by BSW - Broadcast Supply Worldwide - where the Remote Sale is on! Save on headsets and remote packages at BSWUSA.com.

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