Prism Sound’s range of test and measurement equipment is now being represented in Sweden by MixRommet, a subsidiary of Oslo-based distributor LydRommet, which already handles Prism Sound’s range in Norway.
Established in 2007, Stockholm-based MixRommet shares service, support and administration facilities with LydRommet. The company is headed by Gunnar Silins, who spent more than 20 years as a sound engineer, maintenance engineer and recording studio manager before moving into pro audio sales. Since 1988 Silins has worked for several distribution companies in Sweden, selling and supporting a number of key equipment brands including Neutrik Test Instruments, which he represented for nearly five years.
Prism Sound has been supplying successful high quality audio test solutions for more than 20 years. The company’s solutions provide state-of-the-art testing capabilities, backed up by consultancy and support services that are recognised as the best in the industry.
C4, RedBee and Grand Central Studios are among a growing number of broadcast and post production facilities that are choosing DK-Technologies’ Loudness software to evaluate audio levels on commercials and idents in line with the latest recommendations from the Broadcast Committee on Advertising Standards (BCAP).
BCAP’s guidelines, which were published last year, advise broadcasters to look at the audio levels on commercials and idents following audience complaints that they are often too loud. BCAP recommends the use of loudness meters that incorporate International Telecommunications Union (ITU) specified algorithms BS.1770 and BS.1771 to measure loudness – something that traditional PPM and VU meters are incapable of doing.
At a recent briefing held at Grand Central Studios in London, 30 members of the UK Screen Association heard how C4, its sister channels and channels such as Dave, Bravo, Living and Virgin 1 that broadcast from RedBee, have opted to more
DK-Technologies is using the IBC platform to introduce a new Graphical Loudness display for its award-winning PT0760M HS/SD waveform monitor.
This display allows engineers to simultaneously see waveform and audio information on the same screen. It is particularly useful for facilities that need to comply with the new BCAP guidelines on audio loudness as it enables engineers to measure loudness against time and instantly see the effect of any changes they might make to loudness values.
The Graphical Loudness display allows user to view up to three minutes of rolling audio. The PT0760M is able to de-embed up to 16 audio channels from up to 4 HD/SD video inputs and also provide Dolby Digital/DolbyE decoding. The PT0760M can also be purchased with analogue and digital audio inputs and outputs. With these options the PT0760M can provide ITU indication via the standard ITU Loudness Unit (LU) scale. The more
LYNX Technik AG will showcase their new award-winning Yellobrik line of cost-effective stand-alone “brick-style” modular products at BIRTV. Yellobrik modules will be demonstrated alongside the LYNX Series 5000 FLEXCARD’s, ‘one module – many solutions’ devices.
LYNX is co-exhibiting at BIRTV with their Hong Kong and China distributor, Ray’s Group, and will be located at booth no. 8A53.
Yellobrik modules are extremely easy to set-up and use - all controls, settings and instructions can be easily understood and accessed from the front panel. Yellobrik modules on display include:
S PG 1707 - Multiformat Sync Pulse Generator with Genlock. The S PG 1707 offers a feature-set unlike any portable sync generator available today, including genlock with full cross lock capability, which locks the outputs to any reference sync format and standard. The module provides 3 x HDTV tri-level sync outputs as well more
The LV 58SER21 Analog Component Output Unit converts the video signal applied to the LV 58SER01A or LV 58SER04A into the analog component signal, and then outputs it. With this unit, the video signal being measured on the LV 5800 can be displayed on the analog picture monitor.
The LV 5800 is a new type of Multi Monitor that allows you freely configure various input and output units according to your application. You can construct a versatile system by combining dedicated input and output units. Upgrading the LV 5800 with the LV 58SER21 module is easy - like all the other modules - so with minimum downtime and maximize the efficiency of your test and measurement equipment.
Features of the LV 58SER21:
· Analog component signal output - The video signal being measured on the LV 5800 can be displayed on the analog picture monitor. Two selectable more
RTW, a leading provider of advanced sound studio technology for the global market, today announced the employment of Wieland Heiser as sales manager for the company’s products in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and for its Audio Precision line in Germany and Austria.
In his 21-year career, Heiser has worked for multiple well-known providers of broadcast and production equipment, including Sony, where he was a key account manager; Studer; and Solid State Logic. Most recently, Heiser worked as an independent consultant on sales and distribution for audio and other media products.
“Wieland is an experienced professional with a broad understanding of audio, media production, and broadcasting and a proven track record in selling and developing distribution channels for complex technical products,” said Andreas Tweitmann, managing director of RTW. “His technical expertise, wide-ranging knowledge of the business in our region, and personal integrity make Wieland uniquely qualified to more
NEW - LV 7800Leader Electronics broadcast products will be on show at IBC2009, RAI Amsterdam, September 11-15.
elQuip BV, European Master Broadcast Distributor for Leader Electronics Corporation, will be demonstrating a range of new broadcast test and measurement products on her booth, F28, in Hall 10:
NEW - European Introduction: Leader LV 7800 Multi Rasterizer, which provides almost the same capabilities as the LV 5800 Waveform Monitor. The LV 7800 platform satisfies user’s various requirements when combined with the optional boards. more
German public broadcaster Südwestdeutscher Rundfunk (SWR), based in Stuttgart, has implemented RTW’s flagship SurroundControl 31900SD surround sound monitoring controller in its top-of-the line FÜ2HD, HD-enabled OB truck.
The SurroundControl 31900SD combines comprehensive analysis functions with high-level monitoring control, practical routing tasks, and a host of analog and digital audio interfaces. Thanks to its flexibility, the SurroundControl 31900SD serves various applications in the complex SWR installation. For example, it serves as a key component of a sophisticated backup system, which provides an alternative signal flow in case the mixing desk or router fails.
The SWR FÜ2HD truck, which is primarily used for sports broadcasts and has covered events like the 2008 European Football more
Dynamics processing specialist Jünger Audio has made a number of significant sales in the Middle East, indicating that its unique LEVEL MAGIC™ technology for controlling the level and loudness of broadcast audio is providing broadcasters with a viable solution to an increasingly irritating problem.
Among those investing in LEVEL MAGIC are Al-Mehwar TV, Dream TV, The Rotana Group, Aamal TV, Al-Saeeda TV, the ERTU and OTV in Egypt; Showtime in the UAE; The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Radio in Iran; Al Jazeera TV Group in Qatar; Al Watan in Kuwait and Jordan Media City.
Tamer Berry, chief engineer at Al-Saeeda TV - Nilesat, says: “The main problem we were addressing was balancing out the audio level of the transmitted material. The fact that the Jünger Audio b46 more
Product developers and engineers working in the consumer electronics, automotive and broadcast industries now have the opportunity to tune in to a series of free webinars organised by Prism Sound, manufacturer of the acclaimed dScope Series III Audio Analyzer.
The Wednesday Webinar series kicks off on June 24th with Mobile Music, a webinar presented by Prism Sound’s Dan Foley on measuring the acoustic and electronic performance of portable music players.
This must-attend event asks the question:
Are your portable music player customers in danger of suffering hearing damage? more
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