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NAB Show Highlights, AEQ's IP Upgrade, and Mentoring in Country Radio · 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'll be covering some exciting stories from the world
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  of radio and digital audio.
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  Here's a quick rundown of today's topics: Wheatstone stirs the mix at the NAB Show, the
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  story behind Radio Luxembourg's pan-European influence, Nautel's speaker list release for
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  the Radio Technology Forum, AEQ's IP-based upgrade for Lisbon's Correio da Manhã Rádio,
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  and the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio group's new country radio mentorship program.
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  Wheatstone is gearing up for the NAB Show with two new product launches: the VMX mixing
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  platform and the VML virtual console.
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  The VMX acts as a backend for various Wheatstone consoles and can be installed on
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  standard servers or PCs, reducing the need for dedicated mix engines.
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  The VML is a web-based console designed for remote operation.
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  Together, they offer versatile mixing solutions for remote, temporary, or permanent studio
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  setups.
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  Visit Wheatstone at booth C1051 to learn more.
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  Radio Luxembourg, once a powerhouse of pan-European broadcasting, is celebrated in the
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  immersive sound experience "Ghosts of the Villa" at Villa Louvigny in Luxembourg City.
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  This exhibition highlights the station's historic impact on cross-border media, its
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  pioneering technology, and its role in shaping a pan-European content market.
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  From its origins in 1924 to its influence in the pop revolution of the 1950s and 1960s,
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  Radio Luxembourg's legacy continues to resonate in today's digital age.
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  Nautel has announced the guest speakers for its Radio Technology Forum at the NAB Show.
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  The event will be held on April 19th at 8:30 a.m.
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  in the Westgate’s Main Ballroom.
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  Speakers include Joe D’Angelo from Xperi, Kevin Newberry, CEO of Quu, and Keith Barton from Max
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  Media.
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  A forum on mentoring the next generation of broadcast engineers will feature Jeff Welton,
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  Dr.
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  Andy Gladding, and Geary Morrill.
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  The event will cover challenges in small market radio.
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  Medialivre, one of Portugal's largest media groups, has equipped its new Lisbon-based
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  station, Correio da Manhã Rádio, with advanced broadcast technology from AEQ.
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  This upgrade features IP-based infrastructure, including AEQ Capitol IP digital mixing
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  consoles, Venus4 audio codecs, and the Systel VoIP telephony platform.
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  The setup also integrates the VisualRPlus visual radio system, enabling video production
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  alongside traditional radio.
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  This installation supports modern multimedia workflows, offering enhanced digital
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  distribution formats.
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  Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has initiated applications for its third annual
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  “Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Country Radio” program.
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  This initiative, in collaboration with the Country Radio Broadcasters, offers a year-long
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  mentorship to one selected mentee, providing professional development and industry
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  networking opportunities.
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  The program includes attendance at the 2027 Country Radio Seminar in Nashville.
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  Applications are open to women with at least five years of experience in U.S.
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  country radio until April 17, 2026.
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  RJ Curtis, executive director of Country Radio Broadcasters, emphasizes the program's role in
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  fostering leadership within the country radio format.
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  Curtis highlights the importance of developing strong leaders for the format's long-term
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  success.
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  Jessica Chenoweth, the 2025 mentee, praises the mentorship for its direct access to industry
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  expertise, which has significantly impacted her professional growth.
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  The program aims to strengthen leadership pathways for women in country radio.
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  That's all for today's episode of the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by artificial
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  intelligence.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, thanking you for joining me.
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  For more in-depth articles and updates, visit our website at redtech.pro.
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  Until next time, stay tuned for the latest in radio and digital audio innovation.