When the list of essential jobs rolled out, broadcasters were notably included. That’s because live media is vital in times of crisis. It’s a valuable source of information, entertainment, and comfort that reaches audiences who are often isolated from other sources of media. But broadcasters don’t need to endanger themselves to provide important programming. Many […]
Continue Reading Gear in Action In the NewsThe text of this piece is translated into English from an article in Spanish from “Mava Comunicaciones”. To read the original piece, click here. In order to continue transmitting its traditional, excellent audio and signal quality to its listeners, Candelaria Radio of Tierra Amarilla, Chile, through the use of Comrex Opal technology, is one of […]
Continue Reading Gear in Action In the NewsWhen Neumann University shut down due to COVID-19, Neumann University station manager Sean McDonald wanted to find a way to keep students connected. He moved the university’s radio equipment into his own home, so he could keep the school’s station, 98.5 WNUW, on the air. “I want to keep them engaged, and provide them with […]
Continue Reading Gear in Action In the NewsSince stay-at-home orders were put into effect in Massachusetts, Karson Tager has been doing his show, Karson & Kennedy on Boston radio station Mix 104.1 with a Comrex ACCESS live from his wife’s sewing studio. (Where, by the way, she’s been making masks to donate to their community – learn more about that here.) But their […]
Continue Reading Gear in Action In the NewsBonneville International operates 22 radio stations, including Sacramento CA, that produce valuable local media for their markets. Local media is especially vital now, so it’s important that their stations continue to produce coverage. So Bonneville Sacramento’s engineering department put together a kit to keep their people on the air. Jason Ornellas, director of engineering for […]
Continue Reading Gear in Action In the NewsRadio Show 2019 starts in just 3 days, and we have so much we’re excited about! We’re showcasing two new products, a new function for our IP codecs, and even more. Here’s what you can expect to see at our booth (Booth #105). ACCESS NX Rack (Now Shipping!) ACCESS NX Rack is a revamped version […]
Continue Reading Gear in Action In the NewsMany of our customers ask us what codecs we offer. When we say “codec”, we’re referring to a piece of hardware, but encoding algorithms are called codecs too! Chris Crump and Grace Thomas run through how to choose an audio encoder, and adjust settings to match the needs of your broadcast. Learn more about audio […]
Continue Reading Gear in Action In the News Tom's Tech BlogWe make two tools for managing our IP audio codecs – Codec Commander and Fleet Commander. But how do you choose which one to use? In this video, Chris and Grace explain the distinction between the two tools, and give advice on how to choose between them. Have a question or want more information? Contact […]
Continue Reading Gear in Action In the NewsBy Tom Read CEO, American Christian Network I run a faith-based radio network called ACN (American Christian Network). We originate our programming in Spokane, Washington, and we have seven stations (3 AM stations, and 4 FM stations). Our programming covers eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and northeastern Oregon – according to FCC figures, we reach over […]
Continue Reading Gear in Action In the News User ReportsSo you’ve got your brand new Comrex codec. But how do you actually use it? In this video, Chris Crump and Grace Thomas give a tour of our codecs and walk you through the interfaces, and how to get started with your new equipment. Have a question or want more information? Contact us.
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