Latest / RedTech daily podcast - Powered by AI / RRI's Upgrade, AEQ's Capitol IP Plus, and Sound on Digital Joins Ravenna
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- 0:00Welcome to another episode of RedTech daily podcast, powered by artificial intelligence.
- 0:06I'm Marguerite Clark, and today we're diving into the latest advancements in the radio
- 0:10broadcast and digital audio industries.
- 0:13Here's what we have for you today: Radio Republik Indonesia installs Lawo consoles and
- 0:19Power Core router, AEQ balances compactness and control with Capitol IP Plus, and Sound on
- 0:25Digital joins the Ravenna audio group.
- 0:30Radio Republik Indonesia has upgraded its studios with the installation of Lawo
- 0:35equipment, including three 14-fader crystal consoles and a Power Core router.
- 0:41This move marks a significant step towards fully IP-based broadcasting for Indonesia's
- 0:46public broadcaster.
- 0:48The new setup is designed to enhance workflow efficiency and supports a transition to remote
- 0:53and IP-connected production.
- 0:56Founded in 1945, RRI is central to connecting diverse regions across the Indonesian
- 1:02archipelago.
- 1:05AEQ has released the Capitol IP Plus, a compact digital audio console designed to balance size,
- 1:12flexibility, and remote operability for on-air and production environments.
- 1:17With a 10-fader layout and a height of just 49 millimeters, it's ideal for studios where space
- 1:22is limited but full broadcast functionality is still required.
- 1:26The console integrates essential features like touchscreen-driven digital signal processing,
- 1:31Audio over Internet Protocol support via Dante and AES67, and flexible input-output options
- 1:38through its M_Core Plus engine, all in a desktop-friendly form.
- 1:43AEQ highlights the Capitol IP Plus console’s ability to manage live operations both locally
- 1:50and remotely.
- 1:51The Virtual Capitol application mirrors the control surface on a personal computer or
- 1:56tablet, enabling parallel or remote adjustments of faders, equalization, routing, presets, and
- 2:04phone calls when equipped with digital hybrids.
- 2:07The console also includes independent monitoring for control and studio rooms, plus
- 2:12Bluetooth connectivity for mobile device integration — features that support use in
- 2:17hybrid radio operations or auxiliary studio setups.
- 2:22The Capitol IP Plus supports signal assignment across its inputs and outputs with
- 2:26configurations stored in memory banks.
- 2:30The M_Core Plus engine includes analog, digital, USB, and Audio over Internet Protocol
- 2:36input-output, with optional Madi and telephone hybrid modules for expanded operation.
- 2:41AEQ positions the Capitol IP Plus for self-operated studios or as part of distributed
- 2:49workflows in larger facilities.
- 2:51The company will demonstrate the new console at Cabsat 2025 in Hall 1, booth 103.
- 2:57Sound on Digital, a Netherlands-based developer of digital audio tools, has joined the Ravenna
- 3:05audio group.
- 3:06They're working on a Ravenna software developer kit called Ravennakit.
- 3:11Designed for cross-platform compatibility, Ravennakit aims to simplify and accelerate
- 3:16integrating Ravenna audio networking into third-party software products.
- 3:20It offers low-latency audio transport, precise synchronization, and broad compatibility with
- 3:25Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- 3:28By making Ravenna more accessible, Sound on Digital hopes to drive innovation and adoption
- 3:32in the broadcast and professional audio industries.
- 3:36That's all for today's episode of the RedTech daily podcast.
- 3:40Thank you for tuning in.
- 3:42For more in-depth coverage and the latest news in the radio broadcast and digital audio
- 3:46industries, visit us at redtech.pro.
- 3:49This is Marguerite Clark, signing off.
- 3:52Have a great day!