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Wheatstone's Redundancy, NAB Show 2026, and Genelec at Tallinn Academy · RedTech daily podcast - Powered by AI

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  Welcome to the RedTech daily podcast, powered by artificial intelligence, where we bring you
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  the latest in business and technology for the global radio broadcast and digital audio
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  industries.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, and today, we're diving into some exciting developments.
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  We'll cover Wheatstone's new fail-safe redundancy features for their WheatNet Internet
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  Protocol Blade 4 architecture, the ongoing media convergence at the 2026 National
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  Association of Broadcasters Show, and how Genelec monitors are supporting recording
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  studios at Tallinn Music Academy.
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  Wheatstone has introduced two new redundancy features for its fourth-generation Blade
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  architecture, designed to keep studios operational during equipment failures.
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  These additions address scenarios like the loss of a network switch or mix engine during a live
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  broadcast.
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  The Blade 4 I/O access units now feature hitless path redundancy, using dual Ethernet
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  ports for uninterrupted data transmission.
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  Additionally, an automatic failover option for Blade 4 mix engines ensures rapid recovery,
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  with less than half a second of disruption in case of a fault.
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  The 2026 National Association of Broadcasters Show is set for April 18 through 22 at the Las
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  Vegas Convention Center.
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  Radio exhibitors are back in the Central Hall, even as renovations continue in the South
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  Halls.
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  Key conferences for radio professionals include the Broadcast Engineering and Information
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  Technology Conference, Broadcast Management and Monetization Conference, and the Small and
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  Medium Market Radio Forum.
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  Workshops and theaters like the Society of Broadcast Engineers Ennes Workshop and Nautel’s
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  Radio Technology Forum will also feature prominently.
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  Genelec monitoring systems are enhancing the Sound Recording Studio at the Tallinn College
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  of Music and Ballet in Estonia.
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  The academy, known as MUBA, uses these systems to provide a future-proof monitoring
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  environment for students.
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  Two control rooms feature Genelec solutions, with Control Room 1 focusing on analog mixing
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  using a Rupert Neve Designs console and Genelec 8341A monitors.
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  Control Room 2 supports 5.1 surround sound production with Genelec 8351B monitors,
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  offering students hands-on experience in both traditional and software-based workflows.
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  This setup allows students to work with traditional recording workflows while
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  developing essential skills in a professional studio ecosystem.
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  The use of Genelec’s GLM loudspeaker management software ensures optimal sound calibration,
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  enhancing the learning experience.
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  Andres Olema, the sound studio manager, emphasizes the versatility and reliability of
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  the Genelec systems, which are integral to the academy's teaching and creative work.
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  The installation is a long-term investment in quality listening and critical decision-making
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  skills, preparing students for future careers in audio production.
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  That wraps up today's episode of the RedTech daily podcast.
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  To read the full articles and stay updated on the latest in radio broadcast and digital audio
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  industries, visit our website at redtech.pro.
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  Thank you for tuning in, and we'll be back tomorrow with more news and insights.