By Nick Straka Independent Engineer, NS Engineering I’m an engineer that has been working in the field for over 23 years. For 9 years, I’ve been running my own engineering company, NS Engineering. I work with clients of all sizes. Everything from large Class B New York stations, to little LPFMs situated almost 150 miles […]
Continue Reading In the News User ReportsEvery 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?” Put simply, Switchboard is a tool that […]
Continue Reading In the News Gear in ActionHotSwap Feature Now Available for Comrex IP Audio Codecs New feature allows ACCESS and BRIC-Link II users to back up dedicated links DEVENS MA, November 15, 2018 — Comrex has introduced HotSwap, a new feature for their ACCESS and BRIC-Link II IP codecs that adds a long-sought reliability function. HotSwap allows users to back up […]
Continue Reading Press ReleasesWe’re big believers in live & local programming, which is why there’s a special place in our hearts for community media. Community media is a platform for any person to participate in broadcasting. It removes the corporate barrier between audiences and programming. Community media doesn’t exist to make money or generate profits – it exists […]
Continue Reading In the NewsCollege Radio Day 2018 is tomorrow! This day acknowledges and celebrates the unique medium of college radio. Why is college radio so important? College radio is where a passion for radio is ignited. Thousands of future broadcasters learn the ropes by working in college stations, and get excited to build careers in media. Plus, college […]
Continue Reading In the NewsThere’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 ActionBy Tom Hartnett Technical Director, Comrex Granted, I may be biased, but I believe Comrex Opal is akin to magic. If you haven’t experienced this magic yet, let me fill you in on what it does: Studio installs Opal on their Internet link. Someone in the studio retrieves a link from the server inside Opal […]
Continue Reading In the News Tom's Tech BlogWe’re cutting a new version of firmware for ACCESS and BRIC-Link II codecs that adds a long-sought-for reliability feature. We call it HotSwap, and it allows you to back up your STL or other dedicated links with a wireless modem. It’s an enhancement to our CrossLock reliability layer. Normal CrossLock operation allows the codecs to […]
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