Have you ever wanted to design a broadcast console for your specific needs, be they space requirements, capacity requirements, input makeup, etc? In 1977, a console was needed at Drake-Chenault. In the end, the design proved to be something broadcasters liked, and bought. In 1977, as we rebuilt our studios at Drake-Chenault, we […]

For most of the past 80 years or so, the heart of a broadcast station was the control room console. This was especially so during and after WWII when “combo” operations became the norm. For many stations, RCA consoles were the among the “go to” models in many stations. Bob Mayben tells us […]

For many stations, originating anywhere besides the regular Control Room is difficult, requiring multiple people, and lots of gear to lug around. How about a virtual studio you can carry in a backpack? Dana Puopolo describes his encounter with the Lawo R3LAY. What is a Lawo? That is the first question I asked […]

Do you remember the first time you saw an actual radio studio? For many of us, it was a life-altering event. Bob Mayben tells us about his, and how it led to a life-long hobby. What got me interested in broadcasting? It was the equipment. I was eleven when my dad took me […]

The move to digital consoles has created interest, ease of operation, panic, frustration, and questions – often in equal parts. Goran Tomas takes a look at the Axia iQ. The Axia iQ is a small form digital console which debuted at the 2010 NAB Convention in Las Vegas. It is a lower cost […]

The new ARENA Digital Audio Console is designed to work with the BC-2000-D router system, and offers many new and exciting features. The new ARENA Digital Audio Console provides several quality enhancements such as the ability to monitor all signals present throughout the system, and using the configuration presets with regard to the […]