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Quote of Note
"You own your gadgets. They don't own you."
- Joanne Cantor
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New Telos Hx1 is already impressing reviewers
Latest single-line hybrid makes cell callers "shine"
 Did you see Laura Mir's review of the new Telos Hx1 in the 1 March edition of Radio World? She's got some pretty complimentary things to say. When testing Hx1 with cell phone calls, the results were "bright, intelligible audio quality," and with POTS calls the Hx1 "passed the analog phone signals brilliantly." And no wonder - Hx1 and its twin brother, Hx2 (with two hybrids) are the most advanced Telos hybrids ever, with the latest algorithms and tricks gleaned from our 25 years of broadcast phone experience. Read the Radio World article here.
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Free NAB exhibit passes are still available.
Just interested in new gear? Get free passes from us.
 You know us - we're always looking for ways to give broadcasters more for less. And you can't get much less costly than free! Our offer of free admission to the Exhibit Halls only (without Session access) still stands - just register here and use the pass code LV0289.
 And don't forget to write down the new location of the Telos, Omnia and Axia booth! We're now located just inside the doors that lead from the LVCC lobby between the South and Central halls. You'll find us in the Central Hall, booth #C3113 -- just look for the familiar copper tower with the welcoming Telos, Omnia and Axia logos beckoning.
And, if you're moseying over to TV land, our sister company, Linear Acoustic (providers of ground-breaking multi-channel audio processing for television) can be found in the upper South Hall, Booth #SU3326.
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News from the Field
Who's getting new gear?
Telos HX Hybrids sound great at:
- MPR Marketplace,
Washington, D.C. - CBS Radio, New York, NY
- Town Square Media's KTWO, KTRS, KWYY, KRVK, KRNK & KKTL, Casper, Wyoming
Omnia.11 has been shipped to:
- WPWX-FM, Chicago, Illinois
- CHUM-FM, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Clear Channel Chicago
Axia Element 2.0 consoles are on-air at:
- California Lutheran University's KCLU-FM, Ventura, California
- PROM-TV, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Wall Street Journal Radio Network, New York, NY
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 Axia debuts new IP Intercom components New desktop stations to keep your producers producing
If you've ever been in a studio while a fast-paced morning show was running full-tilt, or a big news operation was in full swing, you know how essential it is for show producers to be able to communicate with folks flung far and wide around the facility. There are calls to the news room, calls to the traffic desk, calls to the phone screener. It's mile-a-minute activity, and you can't stop to be dialing someone's extension every time you need them. That's why broadcast intercom systems have become so essential.
 Last year, Axia introduced the IP Intercom line of broadcast icoms. They've been an instant hit, thanks to their simple Ethernet hookup and ease of use - no more multi-pair cable running around the facility just so you can communicate; just plug in the CAT-5 and away you go. This year, we're expanding the IP Intercom line with two new desktop stations tailored to producers, screeners - maybe even the CE's desk. Their fast one-cable connection makes them easy to install, and their intuitive push-to-talk interface makes them easy to use. And IP Intercom uses FhG's new AEC Advanced Echo Cancellation routines, so you can talk hands-free and never have to worry about feedback. You can see them at NAB, or click here to visit the Axia website and find out more. |
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Daylight Saving Time is back again
"Spring forward, fall back."  Most of us learned that simple mnemonic as children to help us remember which way to adjust our timepieces when the dreaded time-realignment occurs. This year, US residents sprang forward an hour on March 13th, while EU denizens will do so on March 27th. While many clocks update themselves these days - like the ones in cell phones that sync to network time - some devices have to be reset by hand, leading to an orgy of button-pushing and knob-twisting on the morning of the change - not to mention the early-AM phone call to the weekend overnight jock, who invariably forgets to sync up. Sure, we've all muttered nasty things about DST, but why do we do it? Whose idea was this, anyhow? The answers may surprise you. Check this link for a timely selection of facts, explanation and anecdotes.
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Omnia-6 -- The winner, and still champeen
"Higher modulation and tighter control, without sounding clipped and grunged"
Recently, we heard something interesting from some of our clients who'd heard the latest audio processor from "Brand V." They told us that this brand-new offering was nearly able to keep up with their cherished Omnia-6 processors! Naturally, we wondered about this and decided to try an informal test of our own. Several radio engineers from stations big and small were gathered to compare the performance of the two machines, and then offer some candid opinions about what they'd heard. What they said, unfortunately, made some folks a little hot. Was this reaction merited? Watch the video below and judge for yourself.
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Tech Tip of the Month
DVI Extension Cables
 Plenty of computers and broadcast gear that use computer monitors have been migrating away from traditional analog VGA connections to DVI (Digital Video Interface) outputs. These require newer digital monitors - that SyncMaster from 1998 can finally be safely retired! However, in many studios, equipment is often located away from where its video display must be placed and, although most DVI monitors are shipped with appropriate DVI connection cables, those cables are generally too short at the standard 6-foot length. What to do?
Luckily extra-length DVI cables and even DVI extenders are becoming more widely available -- in the US, even Radio Shack now carries some! However, we have found CablesForLess.com to be a good online source for a wide variety of cables. A couple of the useful cables they carry are this 12-foot DVI extender cable, and this DVI-D-to-HDMI cable for use with monitors that accept HDMI input.
Got a tech tip to share or a question you'd like answered? Email us - if we use it in eNews, we'll send you some cool swag!
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Discrepancy Sheet
Salute to two legends: Z-100 and Carl Hirsch
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A couple of weeks ago, we received the photo above from Omnia Audio president Frank Foti who, as you may know, was the CE at Z-100 during its meteoric rise to first place back in 1983. It took Scott Shannon and crew only 74 days to go from "worst to first" in the New York market, stunning all onlookers and industry pundits (who said it couldn't be done!), and creating a legend that endures to this day. Recently the Z-crew reunited in NYC, and AllAccess.com has captured some great memories from the event. Click this link to relive those glory days, with links to more photos at the end of the article. Sadly, within just days of the reunion, Carl Hirsch, Z-100s creative programming force, was struck down by a heart attack. Our condolences to Carl's family, both personal and professional - he will be sorely missed.
Until next time -
Edited by Clark Novak, with Angi Roberson & Denny Sanders
for Axia, Telos & Omnia
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