RADIO CURRENTS A Penton Media Publication October 15, 2009 To view this on the Web go to http://enews.penton.com/enews/beradio/v/685 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.vorsis.com/vp8.html) ---------------------------------------- NEWS --Volvo is First Automaker to Offer HD Radio as Standard Across Entire Product Line The 2010 Volvo model line-up includes the S40 T5, V50 T5, C30, C70, S80, V70, XC60, XC70 and XC90 models. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/digital_radio/hd_radio/volvo-first-hd-radio-across-line-1014/ --State Broadcast Associations Appeal KWVE EAS Fine to FCC The fine was levied after the station transmitted a required monthly test but failed to include the end-of-message tones. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/state-broadcast-associations-appeal-kwve-eas-fine-fcc-1009/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ProAudio.com http://www.proaudio.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=313&page=1&sort=2a is your # 1 source for Barix gear http://www.proaudio.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=313&page=1&sort=2a online! With numerous applications ranging from STL to ad insertion and remote monitoring, there's a Barix IP-based audio solution http://www.proaudio.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=313&page=1&sort=2a waiting for you. Learn more http://www.proaudio.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=313&page=1&sort=2a ---------------------------------------- INDUSTRY --Local Community Radio Act passes House Subcommittee The Act would allow for the creation of hundreds of new, low power FM (LPFM) radio stations that would broadcast community news and local perspectives to neighborhoods across the country. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/local-community-radio-act-passes-hosue-subcommittee-1012/ --SBE Updates Jobs Online Until recently, this member benefit has been a simple list of available jobs. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/sbe-updates-jobs-online-1009/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Our speedy ASI564x linear PCI Express series gives you up to 4 stereo analog and 4 AES/EBU inputs/outputs (depending on model). SoundGuard surge protection, +24dBu analog levels, and SSX surround sound, too. http://www.audioscience.com ---------------------------------------- BUSINESS --Sales call * The University of Minnesota/KUOM Radio K has ordered three Logitek products. * Sonifex Illunimated Signs are being used by Astral Media Radio. * Ad Astra Rocket Company is utilizing RF generators made by Nautel. * KUNV-FM has ordered Element 2.0 consoles and IP-audio routing gear from Axia. * RTP has deployed Dalet Radio Suite HD. * Renda Broadcasting has chosen Marketron Broadcast Solutions to provide products and services to its entire radio group. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/salescall/sales-call-091008/ RELOCATION --PRI Eyes New Headquarters Among the building's new features will be a multi-media convening venue and broadcast studio To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/pri-eyes-new-headquarters-1012/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Logitek's cost-effective IP audio solutions http://www.logitekaudio.com/jetstream_mini.html give you the flexibility you need for audio routing, distribution and mixing for about a third of the price you've come to expect. Call (800) 231-5870 or click for information http://www.logitekaudio.com. ---------------------------------------- PEOPLE --Fred McIntyre to Lead Product for CBS Interactive Music Group In this capacity, he will identify new customer segments, market opportunities and product extensions to drive audience growth. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/people/fred-mcintyre-lead-product-cbs-1014/ --AWRT Announces Brennan Resignation, Strobel Interim President and Blackburn Chair Brennan leaves to become president and CEO of Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT). To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/people/awrt-brennan-resignation-strobel-interim-blackburn-chair-1009/ --Shafer Joins Izotope as Director of Product Management Hart Shafer joins Izotope from Adobe Systems and will be tasked with the worldwide responsibility for strategy and design of Izotope's technology and products. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/people/shafer-izotope-director-product-management-1013/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT YOUR NEXT PROCESSOR http://www.audio-processor.com?from=RC * Dynamic sound increases listenership * As loud as you want, without artifacts * Proven presets plus flexible control * For FM, AM, HD Radio and Web BW Broadcast http://www.audio-processor.com?from=RC (866) 376-1612 ---------------------------------------- PRODUCTS --Holophone Ships H2-5.1 Surround Microphone The H2-5.1 offers users the same performance as the H2-Pro in a 5.1 package. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/studio_audio/microphones/holophone-ships-hd-51-1013/ --Audio Precision Releases 1MHz FFTs The BW52 high-bandwidth option extends the APx's FFT capability to 1 megahertz, with 24-bit amplitude resolution and 2Hz frequency resolution. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/infrastructure/test_measurement/audio-precision-ffts-1009/ --Sound Devices Updates Firmware for Digital Recorders The firmware makes substantial upgrades to the limiter algorithms, including independent pre-fade and post-fade limiters on inputs as well as left/right output limiters. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/studio_audio/recording/sound-devices-updates-firmware-recorders-1009/ FROM THE RADIO MAGAZINE CALENDAR --FCC Dateline The FCC has indefinitely suspended the previously-announced Nov. 1 deadline for submission of biennial ownership reports for commercial radio stations in all states and territories. Licensees will have a minimum of 30 days to prepare and file their reports once OMB approves the new Form 323. For noncommercial radio stations in Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island, their biennial ownership report deadline is Dec. 1. Dec. 1 is the deadline for radio stations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island to electronically file their Broadcast EEO Mid-Term Reports (Form 397) with the FCC. Dec. 1 is the deadline for radio stations licensed in the following states to place their annual EEO Reports in their public files: Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/radio_new_323_forms/#dateline --This Week in Radio History Oct 15, 1990 NRSC-3, recommendations for AM receiver specifications, is adopted Oct 17, 1985 Intel intros 386 processor family Oct 17, 1919 RCA established To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/features/radio_today_radio_history/#october CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS KAB Convention (http://www.kab.net/) Oct 18 - 20 Topeka, KS SBE56 Engineering Training Conference (http://sbe56.org/) Oct 22 Tulsa, OK Indiana Broadcasters Association Annual Engineer Workshop (http://www.indianabroadcasters.org/upload/pdfs/2009engineerworkshopprogramregistration.pdf) Oct 27 - 28 Indianapolis 7th Annual Ohio Broadcast Engineering Conference (http://www.oab.org/engineering) Nov 10 Columbus, OH Announced last week: 129th AES (http://www.aes.org/events) Nov 4 - 7, 2010 San Francisco Have an event to add? E-mail radio@radiomagonline.com (mailto:radio@radiomagonline.com?subject=events_calendar) MORE FROM RADIO MAGAZINE --Announcing The Briefing Room The Radio magazine Briefing Room provides information from manufacturers and associations about industry news, products, technology and business announcements. Join the virtual press conference today. To view the full article go to: http://blog.radiomagonline.com/briefing_room --Find the Mic Winner for September Congratulations to Karl Fontenot of KRVS-FM in Lafayette, LA. His name was drawn from the correct entries in the September Find the Mic Sweepstakes. Karl has won a Heil PR-40 from Heil Sound. The mic icon was hidden in the embroidery in the robe on the Infant of Prague figurine on the back shelf. The October issue is in your mailbox now. Find the mic icon and you could be our next winner. 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