Sound Devices Updates Firmware for 7-Series Recorders
The update applies to the 702, 702T, 722, 744T and788T field recorders.
Cart Innovator Jack Jenkins Dies
Jenkins is credited as being one of the innovators of the first broadcast tape cartridge players.
Tascam Updates DR-100 with 96k Recording
The portable recorder features a metal chassis and XLR inputs.
Entertainment industry going green, BE Spotmaster
Looking back at Broadcast Electronic's 1959 Spotmaster and looking ahead at the entertainment industry going green.
Wired For Sound Records in the Field with Sadie LRX2
The company runs radio junkets for various US television networks that are seeking to promote their new shows on radio.
A Webster-Chicago Model 80 Wire Recorder and the top 20 radio advertisers of 2008
Looking back at a 30-year-old NAB study guide, a Webster-Chicago Model 80 Wire Recorder and the top radio advertisers of 2008.
Tascam Updates DR-1 and GT-R1 Recorders
The update offers additional features during recording, including a manual track increment for breaking a long session into individual tracks.
30 Years of Tascam Portastudios
The Portastudio provided a compact form for multitrack recording. While designed for musicians, many Tascam Portastudios have seen use at radio stations.
Field Report: Primera Technology Bravo SE
The Bravo SE automated CD ripper from Primera Technology can be rented from the company's website.
Yamaha Ships Pocketrak CX Pocket Recorder
The Pocketrak CX adds an upgraded stereo microphone system and expanded memory capability.
Sound Devices Updates Wave Agent Utility Software
Available immediately, as a no-charge download from the company's website, Wave Agent helps users manage and edit Broadcast Wave file metadata and iXML metadata as well as allowing for batch editing of large file libraries.
Sound Devices Updates 788T Firmware
The 1.5 firmware upgrade adds AES42 digital microphone support, sampling rate converters and new metadata handling to the recorder.
HHB Ships 10,000th Flashmic
Introduced in 2005, the recording mic is used by a long list of broadcasters and news organizations.
Tascam Updates CC-222SLMKII
The combo CD/cassette recorder adds CD pitch control.
Field Report: Zoom H2
While the Zoom Handy Recorder H2 is a musician-friendly device, radio stations that need top-quality audio recordings quickly and efficiently will find the Zoom H2 a valuable tool.
Field Report: KLZ Innovations Audiofile
One of the best features of the logger is that the software runs on a computer in my rack room, and the sever runs as a service, which make it difficult to be accidentally disabled or shut down.
Field Report: Olympus LS-10
What sets the LS-10 apart from the other recorders can be seen the moment you take it out of the box. The outer case of the Olympus LS-10 is constructed from aluminum and fits nicely in the palm of your hand. Extremely lightweight, it weighs less than 6 ounces and is comfortable to use
Field Report: Sony PCM-D50
We chose the Sony PCM-D50, which is capable of recording WAV files and MP3 playback. The device itself has two built-in microphones; an external handheld microphone can also be used, and there are connections to attach a line-level device
Field Report: Kowa PX-10
Some devices have a front panel that demands attention. Such is the Kowa PX-10 flash memory audio player. This box simply belongs in the studio; but is the PX-10 more than just eye candy for the control room?
Field Report: Denon DN-C640
The Denon DN-C640 is a true professional CD player and the network functionality adds to the experience. The response on playback is tremendous. It took less than a half-hour to have the unit up and running on the network and most configurations were done without using the manual. Intuitive design and user functionality make this CD player a useful tool in any broadcast facility.
Field Report: Adobe Audition 3.0
Obviously, Audition 3 is far from lacking when it comes to creating top-quality audio. Whether a musician, voice-over artist or radio producer, Audition 3 is pushing the envelope by expanding creative possibilities, making affordable features efficient and available.
Field Report: Ikey-Audio Ikey Plus
Portable recorders are abundant now, and the various models have a range of features and options to suit any need. So what's different about the Ikey Plus? The first difference is that it's priced much lower than any recorder capable of recording high-quality audio files. The low price comes with some sacrifices in features, but it still could find a suitable use in your facility.
The ins and outs of automation
Automation systems are a key part of on-air, streaming and multicasting operation, and with the increased reliance comes an increased need for reliable content delivery, off-site backups and disaster recovery.
Field Report: Samson Technologies Zoom H4
The Samson Zoom H4 portable recorder looks like something out of Men In Black but it’s an exceptionally versatile portable recording device.
Field Report: AEQ PAW 120
American broadcasters may not be as familiar with equipment made by Madrid-based AEQ as other broadcast brands, but the designer and manufacturer of radio equipment has an extensive track record of major studio installations elsewhere.
