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NAB Highlights: SAS, Wheatstone, RFI Expansion, and Ferncast's Aixtream · 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're diving into some exciting developments in the world of
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  radio and digital audio.
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  Here's a quick look at what's coming up: SAS launches its new Transmission Router at the
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  National Association of Broadcasters Show, RFI expands its D.A.B.
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  plus presence in Paris, The Podcast Show 2025 returns to London, Ferncast updates aixtream,
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  and Wheatstone explores Linux solutions at the NAB Show.
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  Sierra Automated Systems has unveiled its Transmission Router at the National Association
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  of Broadcasters Show.
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  This high-powered, 1-rack-unit device manages signal paths for up to 96 sources, offering
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  both manual and automatic control for optimal performance.
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  It features intelligent software for situational analysis, automatic failover, and
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  silence detection.
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  With networking capabilities, it's designed for both local and multisite networks.
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  Visit Booth W3249 to see it in action with DNAV.
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  Radio France Internationale, France's state-owned international public broadcaster,
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  is expanding its reach in Paris and Île-de-France with the launch on D.A.B.
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  plus.
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  Previously available on 89 FM, RFI is now accessible via D.A.B.
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  plus receivers across the French capital and its suburbs.
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  This expansion, approved by France Médias Monde's parent organization Arcom, utilizes the
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  Paris Intermediate 6A multiplex, operated by TDF.
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  The move enhances coverage and audio quality for nearly 12 million residents, including
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  those in cities such as Versailles and Saint-Denis.
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  The Podcast Show 2025 is set to bring the global podcasting industry together in London
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  on May 21st and 22nd.
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  More than 120 brands, companies, and platforms will participate, including returning partners
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  Acast, AdsWizz, Amazon Music, and Wondery.
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  Newcomers like SiriusXM, NPR, and BBC Studios will also join.
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  The event will feature industry executives, content creators, and award-winning podcasters
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  such as Tiffany Ashitey from Acast and Russell Howard.
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  The Podcast Show LIVE festival runs May 19th to 25th across London.
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  Ferncast has released aixtream version 3.10, introducing key enhancements in redundancy and
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  streaming support.
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  The update fully complies with the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers ST
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  2022-7 standard, ensuring maximum packet security and reducing audio dropouts.
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  It also supports dual Real-time Transport Protocol redundancy, improving resilience
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  against network failures.
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  Additionally, the update introduces Common Media Application Framework support,
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  simplifying workflows by unifying HLS and DASH media streaming.
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  Enhanced loudness control options and improved ad-insertion capabilities are also part of this
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  release.
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  Wrapping up today’s episode, Wheatstone is making waves at the National Association of
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  Broadcasters Show by introducing a new Linux audio driver for its WheatNet IP network.
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  Known for its stability as an open-source operating system, Linux offers greater security
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  and removes the need for soundcards by using a standard network card.
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  This driver supports up to 24 simultaneous audio streams and 128 SLIO ports.
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  Wheatstone continues to support Windows drivers as well.
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  You can find them at Booth W1654.
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  That’s all for today’s RedTech Daily Podcast.
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  For more detailed insights and updates, visit our website at redtech.pro.
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  Thank you for tuning in, and we’ll catch you next time!