TWiRT 214 - Audio Loudness Measurement with John Kean

Easy-to-understand and meaningful audio loudness measurement has proven elusive over the history of recorded and transmitted audio.  John Kean, Senior Technologist at NPR Labs, has been researching the problem and finding solutions.  John joins Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack for an update on this aspect of audio recording and transmission.

Links from the show:
K-Meter
Audio tools curated by NPR Labs
Loudness Measurement Tool

Guest:
John Kean, Senior Technologist, NPR Labs

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, VP - Telos Systems

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TWiRT 213 - A Hot Mess of Nothin' with Vinny Lopez

Vinny Lopez takes us on a dive into the waters of PC-based television production.  Radio stations and syndicated radio shows are getting in producing TV along with their radio content. Vinny, Chris Tarr, and Andrew Zarian join me for a look at what’s possible. Plus Chris and Vinny discuss remote-controlled production equipment and SBE educational opportunities.

Guest:
Vinny Lopez, Director of Engineering at WSYT/WNYS TV, Syracuse, NY

Hosts:
Chris Tarr, Director of Engineering, 88Nine RadioMilwaukee
Kirk Harnack, VP - Telos Systems

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TWiRT 212 - Get the Internet You Deserve

Do you know your D-SLAM from your DOCSIS? ISP and Network Engineer, Bob Holowenko, explains some little-known but common-sense ways to get the best Internet and WAN service from your ISP choices.  Plus Telephony Guru, Joe Talbot, joins us discussing how to get reliable VoIP service across your Internet connection. And IP Solutionist, Chris Tobin, tells how he got a big Internet mess solved - sort of - in his New York office building.  It’s practical Internet connection help and guidance on this week’s TWiRT.

Guest:
Bob Holowenko, Network and Telecom Engineer, VE7WNK

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP Solutionist, Content Creator Solutions
Kirk Harnack, VP - Telos Systems

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TWiRT 211 - Studio Builds with Robert Combs

From old-school studio wiring and transmitter installation, to new IP-Audio routing and backhaul, Robert Combs has seen and heard it all.  As a Regional Director of Engineering for Cumulus, Combs is one of a few “go-to” guys when a world-class studio is going together, or a new technology is being tested in the field.  We’re talking with Robert about engineering management of a region of radio stations, and how newer IP-Audio technology streamlines today’s radio studio demands.

Guest:
Robert Combs, Regional Director of Engineering, Cumulus Media, Savannah, Georgia

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP Solutionist, Content Creator Solutions
Kirk Harnack, VP - Telos Systems

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TWiRT 210 - SNMP with Charlie Toner

Since 1992 SNMP has been used to manage IT devices over IP networks, now engineers can manage networked broadcast equipment, too.  Charlie Toner is an SNMP expert. He explains how good use of SNMP affords control of your broadcast devices, codecs, transmitters, and automation systems.  Plus, we get clues on how to create a robust network environment of managed broadcast devices with SNMP

Guest:
Charlie Toner, Director of Engineering, Pineridge Broadcasting

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP Solutionist

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