The Linear Acoustic® ARC (Automatic Realtime Control) television loudness processor was created for customers who want Linear Acoustic quality but don't need the ability to handle 5.1-channel or coded audio, including sub-channels in the U.S. and many global markets.  Linear Acoustic has just released software update v1.2 for ARC.  It is now available for download, along with release notes and an updated brochure, on the Linear Acoustic ARC Product Page. The product page also contains an updated Manual and Quick Start Guide.  Right Features, Right Price ARC features Linear Acoustic's APTO® loudness adaptation algorithm for viewer-pleasing audio that remains compliant…

Telos Alliance has released an important notification to share with you about upcoming Z/IP Directory Server Maintenance this Monday, June 1, 2020.  What's happening?  At 12:00 pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time on June 1, 2020, Telos Alliance will be performing maintenance to the directory servers that assist with TSCP calls made by Z/IP units. They are currently deploying new, more powerful servers and will be decommissioning the old ones This improvement will make the system more reliable There will be no difference in how calls are placed There should be no interruptions in service or calls that are currently connected.…

With this year's NAB 2020 delayed and then cancelled, Telos Alliance has taken to the internet for a discussion, status update and reveal of their various product lines.  From audio processing to intercom, AoIP consoles to the latest in NextGen TV audio, it's all covered.  If you missed the online sessions, we have collated each of the presentation replays for you here in one convenient place.  Speaking of one convenient place...as always, if you have any questions or would like to arrange for a demo and deeper dive into any of the products mentioned, Pippin Technical is the only integrator…

Pippin Technical Service is pleased to support this educational and community building event being conducted by CBC Saskatchewan.  Our local CBC branch has started doing Podcast Meetups bringing the local Podcast Community together to discuss tips, tricks, best practices and help foster networking opportunities.  In these times of social distancing, their upcoming Meetup is going virtual.  It's absolutely free to attend with advanced registration required.  Here's the event details:Meetup with Saskatchewan Weekend host Peters Mills, Lisa Bryn Rundle host and producer of CBC podcast Uncover, Season 6 "Satanic Panic"  along with local podcasters, Eric Anderson of YXE Underground and Matthew Barton of the Rebellion Brewing Podcast to learn storytelling advice, gear…

ALDENA introduces a new broadband antenna suitable for DAB/DAB+  and VHF Band III application. Known for quality and reliability since 1979, the team at Aldena have added a new model to their VHF lineup. The ALP04047xx series is a log periodic directional antenna for Linear Polarization (Vertical / Horizontal). With directional radiation pattern and 5 dBd Gain, it's available in aluminium or stainless steel version. Download complete DATA SHEET While DAB/DAB+ functionality won't see much application here in Canada, the ALP04047xx series joins the VHF Band III line by ALDENA which includes dipoles, panels, high gain directional log periodic antennas…

Transmitter and Receiver are Newest Members of the D Squared Digital Wireless Family Rio Rancho, NM (May 5, 2020) -- Lectrosonics is very pleased to introduce the two newest members of the D Squared digital wireless family, the new DPR digital plug-on transmitter and the DSQD/AES-3 receiver. The next extension of the D Squared wireless family platform which premiered in 2019, the DPR digital plug-on transmitter is fully compatible with the DSQD digital receiver and features a tuning range of 470 to 608 MHz (470 to 614 MHz for the export version). The new transmitter includes specially developed, high efficiency circuitry for extended operating…

It’s been nearly three years since Telos Alliance introduced Omnia VOLT, their entry-level processor and successor to the successful, ubiquitous Omnia ONE. Since then, over 2,200 VOLTS have been placed on the air around the world! With that many installations Telos Alliance has receive a lot of customer feedback, which has inspired their latest and significant update to VOLT so far: Version 2.0.  VOLT’s shape-shifting software architecture allows this 1RU hardware platform to fill the processing needs of FM, AM, HD/DAB and streaming applications, as well as stand-alone stereo generator, simply by downloading and installing new firmware.  You'll find your…

New Automix Functionality for QOR Engines Automix allows operators to balance the levels of on-air sources  (microphones, phone hybrids, codecs, or music coming from the playout system) automatically and efficiently. When using multiple mics, the Automix function makes conversations sound better than ever by intelligently pulling down the levels when a person isn't speaking and resolving conflicts based on assigned priorities. Ultimately, Automix allows producers to spend less time thinking about their productions and more time thinking about their shows and the content that they want to produce.   Remote Operation Enhanced by Automix The QOR-based consoles have a built-in, basic…