2018 in Review: A Pivotal Year in Audio
2018 will be looked back on as a pivotal year: IP production techniques and technology became more firmly and deeply embedded in broadcast audio, and immersive sound moved from novelty to reality. Read More…
DTV Audio Group Forum at AES 145, New York 2018
Television in Transition: Expanding Possibilities for Audio Thursday, October 18, 2018 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Room 1E13 The entire television consumption and distribution ecosystem is being transformed at breakneck speed. Ubiquitous and cheap wireless and broadband networking; smart TVs and mobile devices; and massively-scalable cloud computing are building a completely new entertainment distribution system practically overnight, […] More
Advanced Audio Symposium for Live Sports Production
Once again, the DTV Audio Group and SVG, in conjunction with major sports broadcasters, are creating an opportunity for sports mixers, sound designers, and production engineers to familiarize themselves with emerging audio production and distribution technology and to explore and discuss how these will impact their work. More
Live From NAB 2018: DTV Audio Group Seminar Focuses on Big Changes
Attracting nearly 100 attendees yesterday, the DTV Audio Group’s annual pre-NAB Show seminar focused on advanced audio production in a pivotal time for broadcast: when immersive audio formats and IP-based signal transport are becoming the new normal for the industry. More
DTV Audio Group at NAB 2018
Advanced Audio Production and Distribution Seminar The DTV Audio Group, in association with the Sports Video Group, invites you to attend the 2018 [email protected] Advanced Audio Production and Distribution Seminar. DATE: Sunday, April 8th, 2018 LOCATION: Alexis Park Hotel at 375 East Harmon Avenue in Las Vegas. 12:00 p.m.: REGISTRATION, LIGHT LUNCH PROVIDED 1:00 p.m.: OPENING REMARKS […] More
AIMS and MNA Announce Merger
Operating as AIMS, the Joint Organization Can Support IP Interoperability Standards Across a Larger Cross Section of the Media and Entertainment Industry BOTHELL, Wash. — Dec. 14, 2017 — The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) today announced that it is merging with the Media Networking Alliance (MNA) to form a single trade association for […] More
DTV Audio Group at SVG Summit
Audio Production and Distribution Workshop Digital, Mobile, and IP-Connected Audio 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2017 This year’s workshop continues to explore the impact of mobile consumption and IP-enabled production tools on audio creation workflows in live sports. We will examine application of object audio for advanced surround and personalization in […] More
AES Meets NAB in NYC, and Everyone’s a Winner
The first co-located AES Show and NAB Show, whose dates overlapped on Oct. 18 and 19, turned out largely and, to some, unexpectedly well. More
DTV Audio Group Forum at AES 143, New York 2017
Television Audio in the Streaming Age: Mobile Takes the Forefront and the Spectrum Crunch Arrives 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2017 The explosion of television streaming is rapidly eclipsing traditional over-the-air broadcasting and MVPD distribution. While streaming opens the door to new features of personalization, accessibility, and immersive sound, the growing proliferation […] More
FCC Clarifies RF Rules as the 600 MHz Transition Begins In Earnest
By Steve Harvey The Federal Communications Commission published its Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on July 14, 2017, revising and clarifying technical and operational considerations for wireless microphones in response to petitions from Audio-Technica, Sennheiser, Lectrosonics, and Shure. The revisions come in the wake of the FCC’s Incentive Auction, in which […] More
DTVAG and SVG Host Leading Sports Mixers for Advanced Audio Symposium
The inaugural Advanced Audio Symposium, presented by the DTV Audio Group and SVG and held in Detroit, Michigan, on July 13, 2017, was a resounding success, attracting attendees and presenters from across North America and Europe. The one-day event presented an opportunity for sports mixers, sound designers, and production engineers to familiarize themselves with emerging […] More
Repack Phase Zero? You Could Be In Trouble
TVNewsCheck.com reports that by now, most broadcasters should be quite familiar with the FCC’s 10 phases for repacking television spectrum. Karl Voss, chief engineer of KAET Phoenix, says they better get up to speed fast on what he calls “Phase Zero” — any channel in 600 MHz or above that is not protected. Many TV […] More