DHD Audio announces the completion of a new audio mixing system for Oslo/Lillehammer-based radio broadcaster NRJ Norway. Supplied and integrated by Soundware Norway, it comprises an RX2 mixer surface and an XC2 core router/processor plus an AES67 audio-over-IP interface.

"This forms part of a pilot project with replacement of a third-party audio console that was nearing the end of its useful life" says Soundware Norge Sales Manager Ketil Morstøl. "The goal of this pilot is to evaluate a complete upgraded technical infrastructure for both audio and video production, forming the ideal studio for the P4-Group which is moving to new facilities later this year. NRJ is a multinational brand which is managed in Norway by P4. The P4-Group recognised the ergonomic and technical advantages of DHD mixers some years ago and now uses them across its various studios in Norway and Sweden. Efficient AoIP connectivity was a primary requirement in every case."

"AoIP continues to grow in popularity," adds DHD's International Sales Manager, Christoph Gottert. "It has become a key element for practically all studio-related projects as it makes connectivity more efficient, more flexible and more economical. Our customers also appreciate the ease with which they can expand DHD systems to provide extra facilities for new or existing staff."

In recognition of Believe in Music Week, NUGEN Audio announces that it will soon make available its “Focus Elements” solutions, which are ideally suited for small/home studios. Powered by NUGEN technology, these offerings are budget friendly, streamlined versions of the brand’s popular Focus bundle plug-ins. The first to be released to the public will be Stereoizer Elements, a stereo width plug-in that adds depth to stereo and mono mixes.

Calrec’s Artemis Shine audio console was the ideal choice for systems integrator BeckTV for a recent control room build for a major US broadcaster. The multi-phase project, which wrapped up a couple of weeks ago, involved a host of equipment for the client’s new broadcast control room, which serves as a main hub for the broadcaster in Washington DC.

DHD Audio GmbH reports an accelerating transition to IP technology throughout the broadcast audio business sector during 2020. Highlight projects included participation with Thum + Mahr in the integration of a DHD Audio platform into the new Cardiff headquarters of BBC Cymru Wales. The new system is being used across the entire radio division. IP-based operation was chosen on the basis of efficient and sustainable resource management. The DHD environment comprises four independent audio clusters, serving as an adaptable infrastructure. Every area of the studio is able to broadcast autonomously.

UK manufacturer Prism Sound has appointed pro audio specialist ChandraCom as its exclusive distributor for Indonesia, with responsibility for its entire range of Analogue to Digital and Digital to Analogue converters and audio interfaces.

As a France-based broadcast audio expert, Marine Martignac has multiple roles, exposing her to many and varied ways of working. She believes it’s in the industry’s best interest to move forward with IP technologies. “I think we’re living a revolution,” she says. Read on to find out her thoughts on this and how Calrec technology is helping to shape the future.

Rycote Microphone Windshields Ltd – a Vitec Imaging Solutions brand and the world leader in industry-standard shock and wind protection for field sound production, is delighted to announce the launch of their new range of carbon fibre microphone boom poles.

Based on the audio path and clock circuitry of the award-winning Orpheus audio interface, Prism Sound’s Lyra and Lyra 2 interfaces are the ideal cost effective solution for artists who want high quality conversion but don’t require a large I/O count.

The latest audio professional to discover these versatile units is producer and DJ Michael Canitrot who has invested in a Lyra 2 interface for his project studio in Paris.

Studio Technologies, manufacturer of high-quality audio, video and fiber-optic solutions, announces the first major update for its Model 5422 Dante® Intercom Audio Engine. The Model 5422 is a high-performance, cost-effective solution for creating digital party-line (PL) intercom circuits and other specialized audio functions. It is optimized for use with Dante-compatible products such as intercom beltpacks, user stations, and announcer’s consoles. The new firmware builds on the unit’s industry-leading performance, adding improved audio clarity, additional features, and enhanced channel naming capability.

Rycote Microphone Windshields Ltd – a Vitec Imaging Solutions brand and the world leader in industry-standard shock and wind protection for field sound production – today reported the release of the extension of the Professional Connection System (PCS). The range is now comprised of two families – PCS Quick Release and PCS Stands and Grip – all engineered to work seamlessly together.