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RedTech March-April 2026, Tieline ViA Duo, and Broadcast Innovations · RedTech daily podcast - Powered by AI

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  Welcome to the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by artificial intelligence.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, and today we've got a lineup of exciting stories.
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  We'll cover the latest edition of RedTech Magazine, Tieline's new ViA Duo remote codec
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  debut, honorees for the 2026 Giants of Broadcasting, the new BBC director general,
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  Lawo's new broadcast training studios, and Orban's virtualized EAS workflow demonstration.
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  The March-April 2026 edition of RedTech Magazine highlights the theme of connection in
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  the world of audio broadcasting.
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  This issue delves into how Australian Radio Network is deepening its audience ties,
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  Ireland's D.A.B.
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  plus trials with DTS Autostage, and Dutch broadcaster NPO's engagement with multicultural
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  youth.
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  It also explores the intersection of radio and visual esports, innovative microphone
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  technology, and live event audience engagement.
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  The edition is dedicated to John Masuku, a cherished collaborator who exemplified the
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  spirit of connection in radio.
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  Tieline is set to unveil its new ViA Duo remote codec at the 2026 National Association of
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  Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas.
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  This ultra-portable broadcast platform is designed to support a variety of remote
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  production workflows across Internet Protocol networks.
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  Building on Tieline's existing ViA technology, the ViA Duo integrates multiple IP-based
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  production functions into a single device.
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  It supports field and studio-linked production scenarios, making it ideal for reporters,
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  commentators, and announcers on the go.
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  Charlie Gawley, Tieline's vice president of sales for the Asia-Pacific and Europe, Middle
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  East, and Africa regions, emphasized that the ViA Duo bridges the gap between field reporting
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  and commentary.
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  It functions as an Internet Protocol codec, an Audio over Internet Protocol commentary node,
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  and facilitates off-tube broadcasting with audio and video feed support.
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  The device is compatible with several AoIP protocols, including AES67, ST2110-30,
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  Livewire, Ravenna, and Dante, with the Dante card available as an option.
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  The ViA Duo includes two XLR microphone/line inputs and headphone outputs, supporting
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  bidirectional stereo or dual-mono IP audio transmission via cellular, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet
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  connections.
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  It also consolidates functions typically handled by external equipment like mixers,
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  equalizers, and recorders into one device.
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  Additionally, the codec can serve as an AoIP node in stadium commentary booths, connecting
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  to remote broadcast trucks or studio hubs.
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  Tieline will showcase the ViA Duo at booth C2246 during the show.
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  Four influential figures from the radio sector will be honored at the 2026 Giants of
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  Broadcasting and Electronic Arts awards.
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  Organized by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation, the event recognizes
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  contributions to U.S.
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  broadcasting.
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  This year's honorees include Skip Finley, known for advocating minority ownership; Jaime
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  Jarrín, the iconic Spanish-language voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers; Dave Santrella, CEO of
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  Salem Media Group; and Suzyn Waldman, a veteran Yankees broadcaster.
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  The awards luncheon is set for November 17 in New York City.
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  Matt Brittin is confirmed as the British Broadcasting Corporation's new director
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  general, replacing Tim Davie.
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  Brittin, a former Google executive, brings a tech-savvy approach to the role, although he
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  lacks traditional broadcasting experience.
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  BBC Board Chairman Samir Shah emphasizes the need for radical reform and sees Brittin as
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  equipped to handle technological transformations.
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  Amidst controversies and media tech threats, Brittin's tech experience is viewed as a
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  strategic advantage for the broadcaster's future.
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  Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia, has launched new broadcast training
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  studios at its City Campus, powered by Lawo technology.
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  The setup, developed with partners PAT and Diversified, includes Lawo's HOME management
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  platform and Virtual Studio Manager control system, creating a real-world broadcast
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  environment for students.
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  The installation features a Lawo mc²36 audio console and supports standards like ST 2110,
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  AES67, and Ravenna.
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  Academic lead Andrea Burns highlights the system's balance of technical precision and
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  student accessibility.
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  Orban Labs and Sage Alerting Systems will showcase a virtualized emergency alert system
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  workflow at the 2026 National Association of Broadcasters Show.
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  This setup features Optimod 5950 HD processors and next-generation emergency alert system
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  software on a compact industrial personal computer.
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  It's designed for analog FM and HD Radio, supporting minimal hardware usage.
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  The demonstration will highlight seamless emergency alert system integration into
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  broadcast audio chains, answering broadcaster demands for simpler setups.
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  Thank you for joining us on today's episode of the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by
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  artificial intelligence.
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  To read more about these stories and other exciting developments in the world of radio and
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  digital audio, visit our website at redtech.pro.
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  Until next time, I'm Marguerite Clark.
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  Have a great day!