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- 0:00Welcome to the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by AI.
- 0:04I'm Marguerite Clark, bringing you the latest in radio broadcast and digital audio news.
- 0:10Today, we'll cover stories including the French radio alliance backing broadcasters covering
- 0:15wildfires, KOPN's new transmitter choice, AEQ's focus on simple automation, Broadcast Radio
- 0:23Myriad's quest for total integration, and Inovonics' August rebate offer.
- 0:29Let's dive in.
- 0:33In response to the wildfires in Gironde, the Alliance de la Radio, representing France's
- 0:39national and local private radio stations, has rallied behind broadcasters covering the
- 0:44crisis.
- 0:45Radio's ability to provide immediate and verified information is crucial in emergencies,
- 0:51as demonstrated by local stations in Gironde and national broadcasters like RTL and Europe
- 0:571.
- 0:58The alliance also calls for mandatory FM and D.A.B.
- 1:02plus reception in new vehicles to ensure continuous access to vital information.
- 1:09KOPN, a nonprofit community radio station in central Missouri, recently completed an
- 1:15engineering reevaluation, which highlighted the need for a new transmitter.
- 1:21Following a year of research, the station's board selected the Broadcast Electronics STX 10
- 1:27transmitter to replace their old FM10S model.
- 1:32Ed Herrmann, a board member, praised BE for their support, noting the smooth installation
- 1:38and the upgraded web interface.
- 1:40The previous transmitter will now serve as a backup.
- 1:44This move underscores a trend of broadcasters seeking high-efficiency technology.
- 1:49AEQ's AudioPlus is a user-centric radio automation solution designed to streamline
- 1:56broadcast operations without complex IT or IP infrastructure.
- 2:02Its plug-and-play architecture enables quick deployment on standard Windows personal
- 2:06computers, making it ideal for distributed or lean environments.
- 2:09AudioPlus supports remote management, automatic scheduling for music and ads, and provides up
- 2:16to four virtual playout machines per PC.
- 2:19It features a real-time crossfade editor and is compatible with various audio cards, ensuring
- 2:24flexibility and reliability.
- 2:28Broadcast Radio's Myriad radio automation suite is designed for seamless integration,
- 2:33connecting automation, scheduling, advertising, and remote workflows.
- 2:38At its core, Myriad Playout offers robust automation for live assist and fully automated
- 2:43output with features like intelligent segueing and multi-station support.
- 2:48The suite also includes Myriad Schedule Pro for precise scheduling and Myriad News for
- 2:53fast-paced newsrooms.
- 2:56Myriad Anywhere and Myriad Cloud offer secure web access and scalable infrastructure, making
- 3:01it a comprehensive solution for modern broadcasters.
- 3:06Inovonics is running a special rebate program for broadcasters in the United States and
- 3:10Canada this August.
- 3:13Customers purchasing selected modulation monitors like the 551 or 552 HD Radio
- 3:19Modulation Monitor, the 541 FM Modulation Monitor, or the 526 AM Modulation Monitor can
- 3:28receive a five hundred dollar rebate per unit.
- 3:31Purchasers must register their product and submit a rebate claim by September 30th to
- 3:35qualify.
- 3:37The offer is exclusively for qualifying purchases made within the U.S.
- 3:41and Canada.
- 3:43That's all for today's RedTech Daily Podcast.
- 3:46I hope you found our stories informative and engaging.
- 3:50Be sure to visit redtech.pro to read the full articles and stay updated on the latest in
- 3:55radio broadcast and digital audio news.
- 3:59I'm Marguerite Clark, and thank you for tuning in.
- 4:02Until next time, take care.