Next-Gen Audio For Television Products Guide

For the second year, TVNewsCheck is augmenting its coverage of NAB Show Hot Topics tech trends stories with information that can make your visit to NAB easier. This week’s focus is audio for television (read the main story here). These companion resource guides on the technology covered each week are compilations of information provided by vendors. To download this page as a PDF, click here. 

Alteros | Booth C2622 | Website: www.alteros.tech | 100 Campus Dr, Suite 200, Stow, OH 44224 | 330-686-8120

GTX Series UWB Wireless Mic System — Alteros’ GTX Series Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Wireless Microphone System replaces today’s operating problems with game-changing technology. Operating at 6.5 GHz — well beyond the shrinking, overcrowded TV bands — this fully digital system delivers low-latency, uncompanded audio of the highest quality, while requiring no coordination, STA or database registration. The GTX Series features MADI, fiber, Dante and AES67 digital outputs for seamless integration with the IP infrastructures.

Product Info: www.alteros.tech

Datasheet: www.alteros.tech/0484_0001_00_Alteros_Brochure.pdf

Availability: Immediate

To Set Up An Appointment: [email protected]

Audinate | Booth C2627 | Website: http://www.audinate.com | 1200 NW Naito Parkway, Suite 630, Portland, OR | 503-224-2998
Dante Domain Manager — Audinate’s new Dante Domain Manager platform is a complete network management solution for Dante systems that delivers security, control and ease of integration for IT managers. Dante Domain Manager allows administrators to secure audio networks from unwanted changes and provides the ability to scale and segment audio networks regardless of physical constraints of the network. Integrators can define specific AV device groupings by room, building and site, enabling creation of independent Dante Domains, regardless of the physical network infrastructure.

Product Info: https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-domain-manager
Datasheet: https://www.audinate.com/sites/default/files/datasheets/dante-domain-manager-datasheet-audinate-v1-web-en.pdf
Availability: Q4 2017
Price: Range of licensing options. 

Dante Via version 1.1 — Dante Via version 1.1 is a major update to the audio networking software that transforms audio networking, connecting all computer-based audio, including USB, Thunderbolt and PCIe devices as well as audio applications, to any Dante audio network. With automatic discovery of all audio applications, devices and Dante network endpoints and an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Dante Via is fast and easy to use. Version 1.1 adds support for ASIO-connected devices on Windows, full multichannel functionality for audio applications, level controls on source mixes and channel appending for multichannel audio destinations. A new device lock feature prevents unwanted changes to Dante Via 1.1 from other network users.
Product Info: https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-via
Datasheet: https://www.audinate.com/sites/default/files/dante-via-datasheet-audinate-20160920-en.pdf
Availability: Immediate.
Price: $49.95 for permanent license; $59.95 combined with Dante Virtual Soundcard.
To Set Up An Appointment: [email protected].

Audio-Technica | Booth C2622 | Website: www.audio-technica.com | 1221 Commerce Dr., Stow, OH 44224 | 330-686-2600: 

6000 Series High Density Wireless System — Audio-Technica’s 6000 Series High Density Wireless System operates in the 944–952 MHz range — well beyond the overcrowded TV bands. This spectrum-efficient system allows broadcasters to use up to 31 simultaneous channels, spaced at 125 KHz intervals within a 4 MHz bandwidth. The system’s compact body-pack transmitters feature adjustable mic gain and RF power output and can be easily configured via IR sync. A standard Ethernet connection enables receiver monitoring and configuration using a PC.

Product Info: www.audio-technica.com

Availability: Spring 2017

Price: Depends on system configurations; components sold separately.

To Set Up An Appointment: [email protected]

 Avid | Booth SU902 | Website: www.avid.com | 75 Network Dr., Burlington, MA 01803 | 978-640-6789

Pro Tools S6 — Pro Tools S6 is designed for audio professionals in the most demanding production environments. The S6 delivers major performance and ergonomic enhancements needed to complete projects faster, while producing the best sounding mixes. Offering intelligent control over every aspect of Pro Tools and other DAWs, the S6 provides high-end performance at a more affordable price. It also provides mixing professionals with a modular solution that easily scales to meet current and future needs.
Product Info: http://www.avid.com/US/products/avid-S6
Datasheet: http://www.avid.com/~/media/avid/files/support-pdf/resources-pdf/s6_ds_a4.pdf
Availability: Immediate
Price: Starting at $22,000 

Pro Tools — Pro Tools makes it easy for artists and audio professionals to compose, record, edit, and mix projects from any location worldwide. Avid Cloud Collaboration synchronizes revisions and files in Pro Tools automatically and allows customers to collaborate within the application from anywhere worldwide. With Cloud Collaboration, customers are able to create cloud-based projects and invite others to collaborate, and share audio and MIDI tracks, edits, mix changes and  automation.
Product Info: http://www.avid.com/pro-tools
Datasheet: http://www.avid.com/~/media/avid/files/support-pdf/resources-pdf/pro_tools_ds_a4.pdf?v20170113191046
Availability: Immediate
Price: Starting at $24.92/month
To Set Up An Appointment: [email protected]

Calrec Audio | Booth C3118 | Website: www.calrec.com | Nutclough Mill, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8EZ, UK | 44-14-228-41337
RP1 Remote Production Unit — Calrec’s RP1 box provides local DSP to enable the generation of monitor mixes and IFBs with no latency. It gives an operator in a remote studio direct control over channel functions, such as mic gains, aux send/monitor mix levels and fader levels. It also provides a mechanism to embed audio into existing backhaul technologies, such as SDI or SMPTE 2022. It does all of this in a single 2U box.
Product Info: http://calrec.com/remote-production-2/
Datasheet: http://calrec.com/wp-content/themes/calrec/pdf/remote_broadcasting.pdf
Availability: Immediate.
Price: $13,750

Brio — Brio is a powerful, compact digital broadcast audio console. It has a comprehensive broadcast feature set and the same levels of quality and customer support for which Calrec is known. The smallest in Calrec’s Bluefin2 family, Brio’s control surface is unlike any other console. Brio is about three-feet wide with a 36 dual-layer fader surface. It is entirely self-contained with analog and digital I/O and GPIO built into the surface.
Product Info: http://calrec.com/brio/
Datasheet: http://calrec.com/wp-content/themes/calrec/pdf/BRIO_FINAL.pdf
Availability: Immediate.
Price: $34,500
To Set Up An Appointment: [email protected] 

Clear-Com | Booth C6908 | Website: www.clearcom.com | 1301 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 105, Alameda, CA 94501 | 510-337-6600 

To Set Up An Appointment: http://www.clearcom.com/contact/sales-contacts 

Dolby Laboratories | Booths N928FP & SU1702 | Website: www.dolby.com  | 1275 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94103 | 415-558-5305 
Dolby AC-4 — Dolby AC4, industry leading solution for advanced and next generation audio, is included in the DVB codec specifications, and in the specifications for ATSC 3.0. Beyond delivering state-of-the-art compression efficiency, the Dolby AC-4 system fundamentally rethinks end-to-end audio distribution and delivery architectures by including native features and functionality that reduce day-to-day operational complexity. Dolby AC-4 addresses a complete range of delivery methods, including traditional broadcast, mobile networks and hybrid broadcast and broadband, and is fully ready to power broadcast and internet streaming services today.
Product Info: https://www.dolby.com/us/en/technologies/AC-4.html
Datasheet: https://www.dolby.com/uploadedFiles/wwwdolbycom/Content/Technologies/AC-4/Dolby-AC-4-Audio-System-for-Next-Generation-Broadcast-Services.pdf
Availability: Immediate

 Fraunhofer IIS, Audio and Media Technologies Division | Booth SU6110 | Website: www.iis.fraunhofer.de/audio | Am Wolfsmantel 33 | 91058 Erlangen, Germany | +49 9131 776-6175

MPEG-H TV Audio System — Fraunhofer IIS will showcase the MPEG-H TV Audio System, including products used in South Korea’s terrestrial 4K TV broadcast service with MPEG-H. Furthermore, a 3-D soundbar reference design will be presented, enabling convenient playback of immersive sound in any living room without the requirement of installing a 3-D loudspeaker setup, as well as immersive audio content production tools.
Product Info: https://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/tvaudio.

Cingo — Fraunhofer IIS will present Cingo, its software that brings immersive audio to virtual reality and mobile devices and applications. Cingo delivers realism to create the experience of “being there.” The technology renders immersive audio content over headphones and incorporates head movements; as a result, listeners can perceive sound sources from anywhere around them.
Product Info: https://www.fraunhofer-cingo.com/

JK Audio | Booth C6706 | Website: http://www.jkaudio.com/ | 1311 E. Sixth St., Sandwich, IL 60548| 815-786-2929
Interchange LTD Intercom Phone Bridge — JK Audio’s Interchange LTD Intercom Phone Bridge allows remote access to an existing party-line intercom system. This 1U rack-mount interface includes a digital hybrid for trouble-free connection to analog phone lines. The front panel headset interface jack allows easy connection to a wireless phone, tablet or computer allowing remote access through a wireless phone or conferencing app. The front panel DTMF keypad and headset jack allow easy call setup.
Product Info: http://www.jkaudio.com/interchange-ltd.htm
Availability: June 2017

Lawo | Booth N1424 | Website: www.lawo.com | Am Oberwald 8, Rastatt 76437, Germany | 1-888-8100-4468
Lawo mc² — The Lawo mc² is the company’s new flagship audio production console. It is fully IP-based and specifically designed to provide optimized performance within video production environments. Addressing applications requiring large format mixing and routing functionality, the desk offers a number of innovative mix-assist systems that enable engineers to focus on creating sophisticated, high-impact audio presentations for viewers.
Product Info: https://www.lawo.com/en/products/audio-production-consoles.html
Availability: After 2017 NAB Show
To Set Up An Appointment: [email protected]

Lectrosonics | Booth C3322 | www.lectrosonics.com | 581 Laser Rd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 | 505-892-4501
Personal Digital Recorder (PDR) — Lectrosonics announces the PDR (personal digital recorder) for professional use. For situations in which the distance is extreme or where using a wireless microphone is not practical, the tiny, easy-to-conceal recorder can travel with your subject and capture professional quality audio, synchronized with timecode. The device, which records in 24-bit, 48 kHz digital onto a Micro SD card, can be jammed to external time code, and provides a headphone jack for monitoring or file review.
Product Info:  http://www.lectrosonics.com/US/PDR/product.html
Datasheet: http://www.lectrosonics.com/US/phocadownload/PDR_td.pdf
Availability: Immediate
Price: $900

Dba Digital Belt Pack Transmitter — Lectrosonics is introducing the DBa digital belt pack transmitter as part of the Digital Secure Wireless (DSW) microphone system. The DBa features 24-bit/48 kHz digital audio for use in TV and film studios, theaters and touring. DBa specs: 470-692 MHz tuning; 50 mW RF power; audio frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 1dB; latency: 2.5 ms; distortion: .05%; dynamic range: 108 dB A-wtd. The compact, lightweight but rugged machined metal construction ensures that the DBa is a durable choice for tough environments.
Product Info: http://www.lectrosonics.com/US/Menu-item-for-category-listing-module-497/product/541-dba.html
Datasheet: http://www.lectrosonics.com/US/phocadownload/DBa_td.pdf
Availability: Immediate
Price: $2,150
To Set Up An Appointment: [email protected] 

Linear Acoustic | Booth SU2321 | Website: www.linearacoustic.com | 108 Foxshire Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601 | 717-735-3611

Minnetonka Audio Software | Booth SU2321 | Website: www.minnetonkaaudio.com | 16182 State Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55345 | 952-449-6481

Riedel Communications | Booth C4337 | www.riedel.net | 2508 North Ontario St., Burbank, CA 91504 and Uellendahler Str. 353, Wuppertal, NRW 42109, Germany| 818-559-6900 and +49 202 292 90

RTS Intercom Systems | Booths C5409 | Website: http://www.rtsintercoms.com | 12000 Portland Ave. S., Burnsville, MN 55337 | 800-289-0096 and 952-736-4143
ROAMEO — RTS ROAMEO is a professional, easy-to-use and future-proof wireless intercom solution based on the license-free DECT (digital enhanced cordless telecommunications) standard with a protected frequency band. It provides high-quality audio over a seamlessly integrated digital wireless beltpack and associated access points. Featuring a modern, rugged design, ROAMEO is suitable for a wide range of professional intercom applications where wireless communication is critical, including broadcast production studios, theater and sport event productions, houses of worship, commercial buildings and outside broadcast (OB) trucks.
Product Info: http://www.rtsintercoms.com/us/rts/news/article/ROAMEO_wireless_intercom_system_combines_user-friendly_operation_and_seamless_communication_in_large_areas/1602
Availability: Spring 2017
To Set Up An Appointment: [email protected] 

Sennheiser Electronic Corp. | Booth C2213 | Website: http://en-us.sennheiser.com/  | 1 Enterprise Drive, Old Lyme, CT 06371 | 860-434-9190

Shure Inc. | Booth C2218 | Website: http://www.shure.com/ | 5800 West Touhy Ave., Niles, IL 60714 | 847-600-2000
To Set Up An Appointment: [email protected]

Solid State Logic | Booth C2627 | Website: http://solidstatelogic.com | 25 Spring Hill Rd., Oxford, Oxfordshire OX5 1RU, UK | 44-1865-8482300

Sony Electronics | Booth C11001 | Website: www.sony.com/professional | One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 | 201-930-1000
URX-P03D wireless microphone system — Sony’s newest UWP-D wireless microphone system, URX-P03D, is a two-channel portable receiver that eliminates the need to attach two receivers on a camcorder. The dual-channel receiver supports an external input for an additional wired microphone. Three-channel mixer functionality is included for blending audio signals in the receiver. A new two-channel version of Sony’s Multi Interface (MI) shoe adaptor, SMAD-P3D, is available for the URX-P03D and enables audio to be plugged directly into the camera.

Product Info: https://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-URXP03D/42/, https://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-SMADP3D/ 
Datasheet: https://youtu.be/rppmTvlwxJM (Features and Operation Video)
Availability: Immediate
Price: $999.99

URX-S03D receiver and UTX-B03HR transmitter — Sony’s new URX-S03D two-channel slot-in receiver and UTX-B03HR new bodypack transmitter are designed for compatibility with Sony camcorders. The URX-S03D is a two-channel portable receiver that fits in the slot of Sony camcorders using a D-sub 15-pin interface for audio and power connections. The UTX-B03HR bodypack transmitter is matched perfectly with the URX-S03D and incorporates a reliable four-pin Hirose microphone connector.
Product Info: https://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-URXS03D/14/, https://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-UTXB03HR/14/
Datasheet: https://youtu.be/PgjtTGpl-Wk (Features and Operation Video)
Availability: Immediate
Price: $1,699.99 for URX-S03D, $599.99 for UTX-B03HR
To Set Up An Appointment: Visit Sony’s booth, C11001 at the Las Vegas Convention Center 

Studio Technologies Inc. | Booth C8849 | Website: www.studio-tech.com | 7440 Frontage Rd., Skokie, IL 60077-3212 | 847-676-9177

Model 371 Dante Intercom Beltpack — Studio Technologies’ Model 371 Dante Intercom Beltpack combines the features of broadcast-style, two-channel party-line (PL) intercom user devices with a single-channel listen output and four-pin male XLR headset connector. Over standard IP network, multiple units can be used in PL intercom applications with help from an external Dante-enabled audio matrix.

Product Info: http://www.studio-tech.com/product_m371.html 

Datasheet: http://www.studio-tech.com/pdfs/prod_lit/ds_m371_1.pdf 

Availability: Immediate
Price: $595

 Model 5422 Dante Intercom Audio Engine — Studio Technologies’ Model 5422 Dante Intercom Audio Engine provides party-line (PL) intercom functionality in Dante Audio-over-Ethernet applications. Dual GigE interfaces and an integrated GUI allows a variety of configurations to be created. It directly supports Studio Technologies’ Dante Intercom Beltpacks and provides great audio quality to broadcast applications and more.

Product Info: (URL): http://www.studio-tech.com/product_m5422.html 

Datasheet: (URL to pdf): http://www.studio-tech.com/pdfs/prod_lit/ds_m5422_p1.pdf 

Availability: Immediate
Price: $2,295 for 5422-01; $3,295 for 5422-02
To Set Up An Appointment: [email protected]

Telos Systems | Booth N7724 | Website: www.telosalliance.com | 1241 Superior Ave. E., Cleveland, OH 44114 | 216-241-7225

Ward-Beck Systems | Booth C1941 | Website: www.ward-beck.com | 9-945 Middlefield Rd., Toronto, ON MV 5E1, Canada | 416-335-5999

Wheatstone Corp. | Booth N6531 | Website: www.wheatstone.com | 600 Industrial Dr., New Bern, NC 28562 | 252-638-7000
Wheatstone will be unveiling a new control surface/IP-network system design and introducing major feature and software enhancements to its IP-64 live television console series. The company will demonstrate at-home remote mixing and production as well as AES67 compatibility with third-party equipment, along with other new capabilities of its WheatNet-IP audio network environment. In addition, Wheatstone will show its full line of software for customized control and monitoring of extended network systems and its established product lines for radio and television, including Audioarts consoles, LX series IP networked consoles, AirAura signal processing for on-air and VoxPro6 audio editing hardware and software.

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