Latest articles by Jack Kontney
Wireless microphones – lost in the white spaces
The war of words among Shure, the NAB and the technology lobby impacted the likely future of wireless microphones
Qualis helps PBS meet tech specs for CALM Act and beyond
Sentinel surround sound audio monitor by Qualis Audio provides an affordable, innovative loudness solution.
MPEG DASH adaptive streaming standard proliferates at NAB
Fraunhofer’s scalable AAC family of codecs prove a perfect fit for new ISO dynamic streaming standard.
NAB rocks Las Vegas
Sprawling 2012 NAB Show was notable for increase in number of exhibitors.
New SC702 Series converts unbalanced computer-based stereo outputs to balanced XLR mic level signals.
New SC702 Series converts unbalanced computer-based stereo outputs to balanced XLR mic level signals.
Stagetec handles audio for refurbished Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow
Grand reopening of Russia’s premier auditorium features Salzbrenner Stagetec audio networking, mixers and stage management.
Staying CALM before the storm
Content distributor DG Fastchannel discusses the CALM Act and how the distribution chain can expect things to change as implementation rules come into focus.
The storm before the CALM?
The broadcast industry faces likely Dec. 15 implementation with confidence that loudness compliance is largely a done deal.
Shure Axient wireless tackles tough NFL job in Miami
State-of-the-art Shure wireless system eliminates audio issues from referee’s microphone.
dbx-tv announces Total Cal audio calibration tool
The new software tool is designed to help manufacturers optimize sound quality from TVs regardless of speaker size.
2012 pro audio trade show season begins
Manufacturers are optimistic that new products and a recovering global economy bode well.
Audio professionals converge in NYC for AES
Annual technology convention combines displays, demonstrations, tutorials and technical presentations on the state of the art in audio.
TEC Awards to honor Steve Vai, top audio products
TEC Foundation announces presenters, major sponsors for 27th annual pro audio awards show.
Winter NAMM Show set to explode in Anaheim
Largest music products show in North America includes the latest products and technologies in pro audio.
AES announces schedule of events for NY convention
131st Convention Preliminary Events Calendar and Platinum Mastering Panel participants are announced.
New modular Sennheiser shotguns reflect user input
The MKH 8060 and 8070 are tuned for natural sounding distant pickup across a wide range of broadcast applications.
Achieving consistent loudness measurements Part 2
In the conclusion of this tutorial, DK-Technologies CEO Karsten Hansen explains how to achieve accurate and consistent loudness measurement.
Achieving consistent loudness measurement Part 1
In this two-part series, DK-Technologies founder and CEO Karsten Hansen explains how to achieve accurate and consistent loudness measurement.
Secrets to success: referee mic at Super Bowl
New technologies from Shure and Yamaha provide flawless RF and improved gain before feedback.
Microphones
In an audio world that seems to be all about digital streams, format conversion and file manipulation, two pieces of equipment remain firmly entrenched
Sandy Dillon’s monitor world on NBC’s The Tonight Show
Veteran monitor engineer shares the techniques and equipment he uses to keep musicians happy and sounding great.
Pro Tools 9 signals fundamental, user-friendly change at Avid
The new customer-centric development process uses an open-source approach.
