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MIW Mentorship, Inovonics Receiver, and Lithuania's DAB+ Transition · RedTech daily podcast - Powered by AI

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  Welcome to the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by AI.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, bringing you the latest in the global radio broadcast and digital audio
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  industries.
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  In today's episode, we'll cover a range of topics including the MIW mentorship program,
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  Inovonics' new rebroadcast receiver, and Lithuania's move toward D.A.B.
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  plus rollout.
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  We'll also look at Lawo's Edge One, Telos' Axia Pulsar, and Tieline's upcoming Gateway Nexus
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  codec.
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  Let's dive in.
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  Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Incorporated, or MIW, has extended the deadline
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  for applications to its "Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Country Radio" program.
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  Originally set to close soon, applications will now be accepted through April 30th due to
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  strong industry interest.
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  This year-long initiative, in partnership with Country Radio Broadcasters, provides
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  mentorship, industry access, and professional development to women working in U.S.
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  country radio.
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  The selected mentee will attend the 2027 Country Radio Seminar in Nashville.
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  Inovonics has introduced the Aaron 656 FM and HD Radio Rebroadcast Receiver, just in time for
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  the 2026 NAB Show.
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  This receiver, featuring a software-defined radio, is designed to handle both FM and HD
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  Radio signals, including subchannels.
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  It offers two antenna inputs, AES digital and streaming program inputs, and includes an
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  onboard band scanner with up to 4 gigabytes of memory for playback.
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  Additional features include RDS/RBDS encoding, Maximum-Ratio Combining technology for signal
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  clarity, and a comprehensive five-band processor.
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  Remote control via the web is also available.
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  Visit Inovonics at Booth C2846 during the show.
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  Ken Benson, the founder of P1 Media Group, explores the significance of benchmarks in
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  radio programming in his "Good to Great" series.
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  Unlike features, which are fleeting and often unnoticed when they disappear, benchmarks
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  become memorable destinations in a station's schedule.
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  They build listener habits and station identity.
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  Examples include "Second Date Update" and "$1,000 Minute," which listeners anticipate and
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  share.
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  The takeaway?
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  Strong benchmarks enhance audience loyalty and differentiate stations from competitors.
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  Lawo has launched the Edge One, a versatile input and output box that integrates seamlessly
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  into the Lawo IP media ecosystem.
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  Available in three packages—Audio, Video, and Audio + Video—Edge One supports up to eight
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  analog audio connectors, SDI connectors, HDMI ports, and MADI ports.
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  It also features a USB-C port, multi-gigabit streaming ports, and native NMOS support.
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  Designed for high-bandwidth audio and video traffic, Edge One works with Lawo's Home system
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  for mixing and routing.
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  Catch it at Booth C2108 at the NAB Show.
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  Lithuania's Ministry of Transport and Communications has initiated the shift to
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  D.A.B.
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  plus, moving away from a radio market mainly dependent on FM transmission.
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  This transition aims to enhance audio quality, reduce energy consumption, and bolster national
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  emergency communication infrastructure.
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  Minister Juras Taminskas highlights the benefits of consistent audio quality and
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  broader station choice, addressing signal dropouts common in vehicles and remote areas.
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  The move is seen as a strategic investment in the sector's technological and economic goals.
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  Telecentras CEO Remigijus Šeris notes the company's collaboration with broadcasters, who
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  approach the transition cautiously.
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  Digital radio, he believes, can support long-term growth if shifts occur under
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  economically viable conditions.
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  D.A.B.
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  plus will strengthen national resilience by supporting advanced emergency warning systems
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  and addressing regional coverage gaps.
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  The ministry anticipates that by 2030, about 177,000 vehicles in Lithuania will support
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  digital radio reception, laying the foundation for audience growth.
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  Telos Alliance is set to unveil its Axia Pulsar console at the NAB Show.
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  Pulsar is a compact mixing surface ideal for small studios and content production rooms.
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  It features eight motorized faders and a touchscreen monitor section, expandable to 16
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  faders with an optional unit.
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  A remote operation app, Pulsar Soft, complements the console.
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  Inspired by the Axia Quasar XR and SR, Pulsar offers high performance without sacrificing
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  quality.
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  Visit Telos at Booth C1819.
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  Tieline is set to introduce its Gateway Nexus codec at the 2026 NAB Show, targeting
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  multichannel audio transport for broadcast and production environments.
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  The high-density AoIP codec supports deterministic, low-latency delivery using
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  dedicated hardware.
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  It provides up to 32 channels and supports various IP audio standards like AES67, ST
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  2110-30, and others, with optional Dante support.
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  This codec integrates with IP-based audio networks, offering centralized infrastructure
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  without sacrificing performance, and supports centralized and remote production models.
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  Charlie Gawley, Tieline's vice president of sales for Asia Pacific and Europe, Middle East,
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  and Africa, emphasized the company's focus on reliable, real-time audio delivery.
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  Gateway Nexus extends this philosophy into hosted environments, allowing for centralized
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  infrastructure while maintaining performance and control.
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  The codec's DSP-based platform scales infrastructure, ensuring consistent latency and
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  performance.
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  The system simplifies operations in broadcast networks requiring reliable multichannel
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  transport and offers remote control via the embedded Toolbox Web-GUI or optional Cloud
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  Codec Controller.
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  AEQ is gearing up for the 2026 NAB Show with its latest audio console series, the Forum IP
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  Plus, and the Systel Max IP phone system.
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  The Forum IP Plus is a native IP network desk featuring a rack-mounted mixing and processing
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  engine, touchscreen compatibility, and Bluetooth connectivity.
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  The Systel Max supports facility-level IP phone systems with SIP compatibility for seamless
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  integration with audio codecs.
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  Visit AEQ at Booth C3106.
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  That's a wrap for today's episode!
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  Thank you for tuning in to the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by artificial intelligence.
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  To read the full articles and explore more about the stories we've covered, visit our
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  website at redtech.pro.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, and I'll catch you in the next episode.