Hear About the Tech Sessions of the Fall Radio Show

Radio World’s Fall Product Peeks webcast was a hit and now we’re preparing the sequel, including a preview of the technical sessions in October’s virtual Radio Show, from special guest Skip Pizzi of the NAB.

Today’s Top Insight 9/16/20

Pai Calls for Transparency on Foreign Government Sponsored Broadcast Content

Proposed rule change would cover TV and radio content provided by foreign governments.

News & Technology 

New Studios Serve RTK 103FM in Malta

Catholic station revamps as part of effort to project a younger more vibrant brand image; AEQ, WideOrbit, Sennheiser and BroadcastPix are among the chosen tools. 

Gaule Serves Visually Impaired From Vancouver Apartment

Three streams include a new one for Spanish-speaking blind listeners. 

User Report: Wheatstone Quickline Counters Florence’s Flood

Modular furniture line allowed Curtis Media to get studios back on the air quickly.

Elgato and Lewitt Team for Wave Podcasting Mics

USB microphones aimed at podcasters, recordists, YouTubers and other content creators.

Processing

Processing for Streaming vs. On-Air

Jeff Keith on why we can’t paint streaming with the same audio processing brush.

Around the Industry

Court Won’t Block FCC C-Band Payment Deadline (Multichannel News) 

Says ACA Connects did not demonstrate likelihood of success.

Mill City Radio Station Survives, Broadcasts Through Santiam Fire (KGW-TV)

KYAC’s Ken Cartwright finally left the station as the fire was within an eighth of a mile. The Oregon station survived though Cartwright’s house did not. 

Public Media Consolidation Escalates (Paragon Media Strategies)

Mike Henry sees more consolidation in the public media field, which could be a good thing if done right.

Catastrophe Awareness Day Flop Embarrasses German Government (The Local de)

Nationwide test has problems with lack of physical infrastructure and multiple messaging overwhelming system.

Calendar of Events

SEPTEMBER

The Next Big Thing: A Media Tour, various dates and locations in September–November 

ABA Engineering Academy Radio Engineering 101, Sept. 21–25

Society of Broadcasting Engineers Virtual National Meeting, Sept. 22–23

OCTOBER

World College Radio Day, Oct. 2 

Radio Show Radio Week, Oct. 5–9

Radio Mercury Awards, Oct. 6, Sony Hall, New York

IEEE BTS Pulse, Oct. 6–8 

WBA Broadcasters Clinic, [CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT] Oct. 13–15

Podcast Day by Radiodays Europe, Oct. 26, The Mermaid London, London

CABSAT, Oct. 26-28, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai

National Student Electronic Media Convention, Oct. 28–30

For more events see Radio World’s Calendar.