The art of broadcasting from anywhere means setting up remote studios and studio equipment as well as codecs, in all manner of locations and situations. Mark Shander continues his discussion by acknowledging the blurring of accepted definitions. Among other goals, this column will try to help stations evaluate and create “micro-studios,” a phrase […]

Not all broadcasting is done from within a comfortable, soundproof studio. Operating from remote broadcast sites can be among the biggest challenges for programming and engineering. However, a remote that comes off well can be among the most satisfying things a station can do. Of all of the disruptive changes to broadcast engineering […]

Radio and television remote trucks often use microwave transmitters to get the program material back to the studio. Whether using a fixed antenna that needs to be mounted or one of those power masts to raise and lower them, care must be taken. Otherwise accidents – even fatalities – can occur too easily. […]