IP audio codecs have become a staple for broadcasters over the past decade. This shift was triggered by changes to infrastructure – the sunset of ISDN and POTS made switching to IP necessary. But many users have discovered benefits to IP that they didn’t expect. IP is no longer just a necessity – it’s an […]
Continue Reading In the News Gear in ActionLiveShot is a favorite of PEG stations, and it’s no surprise why. LiveShot is one of the most versatile and user friendly bonded cellular (more accurately, bonded IP) solutions on the market. So why are more and more PEG stations turning to Comrex for their live video solution? 1. Programmable Quick-Connect Buttons You only need […]
Continue Reading In the News Gear in ActionEvery day more and more Comrex users are registering for Switchboard. It’s one of our favorite tools, and we’re glad our customers are putting it to good use. “Wait a second,” you may be thinking. “What even is Switchboard? I’ve never heard of it! What am I missing?” Comrex Switchboard is a feature that allows […]
Continue Reading In the News Gear in ActionThere’s no room for error in live sports broadcasting. Sports fans follow play-by-play coverage with bated breath, hoping to hear what’s happening with their team in real time. If your equipment fails, your entire audience is let down. And there are no second chances with a live event. We made ACCESS NX to provide reliable […]
Continue Reading In the News Gear in ActionIP codec reliably handles STL duty for multiple transmitters By Scott D. Henning Independent Engineer IGNACIO, COLO. — KSUT(FM) is a public broadcasting organization that serves the Four Corners area in the western United States, with studios and offices on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. As an independent engineer, I recommend equipment, help with configuration and […]
Continue Reading In the News User Reports Gear in ActionPodcasters can’t always be in the same room as their guests. While most podcasters work out of home or podcast recording studios, many guests or co-hosts are often located across the country. Calling in on the phone is convenient, but doesn’t provide a high quality listening experience. Hosts and guests need to sound as though […]
Continue Reading In the News Gear in ActionWe make a lot of products. Like, a lot of products. We’ve got our ACCESS line, our BRIC-Link line, LiveShot, STAC – plus, a whole lot of others. Considering how many names there are, is it any wonder that most of our customers refer to our products as “the Comrex”? But if you’ve visited our […]
Continue Reading In the News Gear in ActionWhen broadcasting live, engineers are under a lot of pressure. You only have one chance to get it right, and if any of your equipment isn’t working, it could ruin your programming for the day. And in many scenarios, codecs play the most important role in the broadcast. If your codec isn’t transmitting, you don’t […]
Continue Reading In the News Gear in ActionVideo codec makes possible reliable simulcasts for sports network By Jack Kestenbaum Director of Technical Operations YES Network The YES Network is a regional sports network owned by 21st Century Fox and the New York Yankees. We cover New York Yankees baseball, Brooklyn Nets basketball and Major League Soccer’s New York City FC, along with […]
Continue Reading In the News User Reports Gear in ActionImportante: Para configuración completa y operación consultar el manual disponible aquí. P: Estoy escuchando que el Opal de Comrex esta generando muchas noticias. ¿Qué es? R: Nosotros llamamos OPAL a un Portal de Audio sobre la Web. Te permite generar llamadas de invitados en la Web. Y los hace sonar como si estuvieran en el […]
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