TWiRT 261 - Remote Possibilities

TV stations are doing it.  TV networks are doing it.  Big corporations and SMBs are doing it. So why aren’t radio stations doing it?  We’re talking about IP connections with remote offices, moving vehicles, concerts and sports venues, and just about anywhere you’d want to broadcast from - and do it reliably with bonded wireless data connections. Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack explore the affordable tech that makes this possible.

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

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TWiRT 261 - Remote Possibilities

TWiRT 260 - War Stories with Dave Anderson

When does a microphone cable act like an AM radio antenna? Who keeps switching the power off? And did someone really shoot a bullet at this rigid transmission line? Dave Anderson joins Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack for this War Stories episode.

Guest:
Dave Anderson, Director of Engineering, The JOY FM, Sarasota, Florida

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 Axia and the new educational booklet, “Introduction to Livewire+”, explaining Livewire and AES67.   By Z/IPStream X/2 and Z/IPStream 9X/2 audio processing and stream encoding software.  And by  Lawo and the crystalCLEAR virtual radio console - crystalClear is the console with a multi-touch touchscreen interface.

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TWiRT 260 - War Stories with Dave Anderson

TWiRT 259 - Alex Hartman, Curious Engineer

He keeps finding methods and gadgets from “outside” typical broadcast engineering circles, then figures out how to solve a broadcasting problem with them.  It’s Alex Hartman, the Curious Engineer from St. Cloud, Minnesota.  Alex joins Chris Tobin and me to discuss how engineering curiosity leads us to better and cheaper connectivity, remote broadcasts, and better radio.

Guest:
Alex Hartman, Director of Engineering, KVSC - St. Cloud State University

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

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TWiRT 259 - Alex Hartman, Curious Engineer

TWiRT 258 - Embracing Disruptive Technology

When is a disruptive technology something to embrace? And when is it just a passing fad? Easy to answer in hindsight, but how can broadcast engineers determine which new technologies to recommend and invest in?  Bill Putney joins Chris Tobin and me, Kirk Harnack, for insight into disruptive technologies for radio broadcasters.  

Guest:
Bill Putney, Technology Consultant and Chief Engineer at KPTZ-FM

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

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TWiRT 258 - Embracing Disruptive Technology

TWiRT 257 - Metadata Manipulation with Steve Johnston

How do you push meaningful metadata to 34 FM and HD transmitter sites across a large state radio network?  Gathering data input from statewide news bureaus, web sites, and live programs? Then add in EAS data for each coverage area?  Steve Johnston joins us to talk about how Wisconsin Public Radio is doing all this and more.  

Guest:
Steve Johnston, Director of Engineering and Operations, Wisconsin Public Radio

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

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TWiRT 257 - Metadata Manipulation with Steve Johnston