Latest articles by Jack Kontney
RTW brings TouchMonitor to America
AES Show provided a showcase for RTW’s cutting-edge, modular audio metering and monitoring platform.
Audio Precision breaks speed barrier
APx500 v2.7 software makes 19 audio production test measurements in about one second.
BBC builds intercom with DELEC oratis
The Broadcasting House in London is moving to Phase 2 of the BBC’s massive refurb project.
129th AES expands focus on broadcast
The broadcast and streaming sessions will focus on new loudness initiatives, stream formats and facility design.
Lectrosonics goes on location with 'A Dangerous Method'
The company’s wireless technology is keeping the project on track.
AES to offer free hearing tests, tinnitus tutorial
Audiologists Michael Santucci and Neal Cherian will present the tutorial session.
Community receives patent for carbon ring cone technology
The new loudspeaker design methodology and materials enable greater rigidity while reducing mass.
Small footprint, big show
The AES convention brought a wide range of innovations, upgrades and education to audio professionals in San Francisco.
Classic design techniques serve well in world of multimedia studios
Russ Berger, founder of Russ Berger Design Group, offers his reflections on the state of acoustical design in today’s audio environments.
VocalBooth thrives despite economic downturn
New markets, diverse client base and expanded offerings have helped VocalBooth grow.
Wireless mic leaders react calmly to FCC broadband plan
Sennheiser and Shure see the FCC as committed to ongoing protection for professional wireless systems.
TC Furlong unifies Shure RF mics with IFB for TV2 Chicago
The CBS O&O has leveraged the 700MHz vacate order to expand wireless coverage from the studio to the newsroom and beyond.
Audio Precision sees record preorders for new analyzer
The APx515 production test audio analyzer software adds improvements for existing APx users.
The Who rock Super Bowl XLIV halftime
The rock legends relied on Shure mics and PSM 900 personal monitor systems for their live halftime show performance.
NAMM Show exhibits industry optimism, increased attendance
The annual music products show in Anaheim boasted numerous new product releases and palpable hope for a strong 2010.
FCC considers revised wireless microphone licensing scheme
With interference protection at stake, the FCC has extended the comment period extended through March 1.
Ban on 700MHz wireless now in full effect
Wireless manufacturers have extended trade-in/upgrade rebates beyond the June 12 FCC deadline.
JK Audio BlueSet converts intercom to wireless via Bluetooth
JK Audio’s BlueSet system allows technical personnel to go mobile and stay on intercom by using standard Bluetooth headsets.
2010 NAB Show rebounds with stronger showing
Increased attendance suggests that the broadcast industry is on the road to recovery, while keynote speakers suggested ways to stay on that path.
Sennheiser upgrades broadcast headset with new HMD 26 series
The upgrade to the classic MD 25 offers a new capsule and greater comfort for broadcasters.
Line 6 shows XD-series digital wireless at Summer NAMM
The fourth-generation digital RF systems from Line 6 boast superb audio specs, 12 simultaneous channels and license-free operation.
NAMM Show exhibits industry optimism, increased attendance
The annual music products show in Anaheim boasted numerous new product releases and palpable hope for a strong 2010.
KMF Audio miking system offers natural stereo soundfield
The high-end binaural-style system used for the Grammy-nominated “Standards” jazz album is now shipping.
