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Milling's DAB License, Genelec's 8380A, and SoundStack's HLS for Podcasts · 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, bringing you the latest news in the global radio broadcast and digital
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  audio industries.
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  Today, we'll be covering the following stories: Milling secures a 10-year D.A.B.
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  plus license in Germany, the Federal Communications Commission begins its 2022
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  Quadrennial Review of ownership rules, Genelec debuts a new three-way monitor, Broadcast
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  Launch relaunches as Studiio with a rebuilt engagement platform, and SoundStack launches
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  H.L.S.
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  for podcasts.
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  Milling Broadcast Services GmbH has secured a 10-year D.A.B.
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  plus license from the Rhineland-Palatinate media authority to operate around Bad Kreuznach
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  in western Germany.
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  This marks a shift from a pilot to a full commercial operation, effective April 1, 2026.
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  The network will transition from a test phase, providing stable D.A.B.
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  plus capacity for local stations.
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  This move is expected to enhance digital radio accessibility in challenging terrains like the
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  Hunsrück region, offering more robust coverage compared to F.M.
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  The United States Federal Communications Commission has started its 2022 Quadrennial
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  Review, which examines if broadcast ownership rules still serve the public interest.
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  This review assesses the Local Radio and Television Ownership Rules and the Dual Network
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  Rule.
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  Created in the 20th century, these rules aimed to ensure diversity in U.S.
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  broadcasting ownership.
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  However, broadcasters like Beasley Media Group and Cumulus Media argue that these rules need
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  updating to reflect today's digital marketplace.
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  Beasley Media Group Chief Executive Officer Caroline Beasley thanked Chairman Carr for
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  proceeding with the review, emphasizing the importance of modernizing radio ownership rules
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  to allow local radio to continue its public service mission.
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  Cumulus Media President Mary G.
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  Berner also expressed support, noting that updated rules would enable broadcasters to
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  invest more locally and compete effectively in the evolving audio landscape.
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  The Federal Communications Commission is now accepting comments from stakeholders about
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  these potential changes.
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  Genelec has introduced the 8380A, a new tri-amped three-way powered monitor in its Main
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  Ones line.
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  It features a 15-inch woofer and a Minimum Diffraction Coaxial unit with a 125-millimeter
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  midrange driver and a 25-millimeter tweeter.
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  The 8380A is powered by a 500-watt Class D amplifier for bass, a 250-watt Class D for
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  midrange, and a 200-watt Class AB for the tweeter.
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  This 54-kilogram speaker is compatible with Genelec’s GLM software.
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  Broadcast Launch has rebranded as Studiio, unveiling a rebuilt engagement platform for
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  radio stations and podcasters.
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  The new Studiio platform offers a unified dashboard for managing SMS, phone calls, social
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  media messages, and popular messaging apps.
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  This rebuild, informed by seven years of user feedback and technological advancements, aims
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  to boost listener interactions and streamline communication administration.
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  Founder James Davey emphasizes the platform's complete overhaul, noting significant
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  improvements during beta tests in Australia.
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  Originally launched in 2018, Broadcast Launch provided scheduling and communication tools.
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  The rebranding to Studiio reflects extensive user research indicating a need for more
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  integrated solutions.
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  The platform is already in use at community station 107.3 HFM Radio in Western Australia.
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  Studiio is available with three pricing tiers, starting at thirty-nine U.S.
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  dollars per month, and offers enterprise solutions.
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  It's web-based, integrating with radio automation systems without additional hardware.
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  SoundStack has launched HTTP Live Streaming for podcasts, enhancing playback with adaptive
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  delivery that adjusts to the listener's bandwidth.
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  This reduces buffering, especially on mobile devices.
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  The format divides episodes into small chunks, ensuring faster starts and smoother playback.
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  Additionally, it supports a wider range of advertisement options and provides more
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  accurate measurement by unifying data across these chunks.
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  SoundStack CEO Jon Stephenson highlights H.L.S.
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  as a catalyst for increased advertisement spending and publisher growth.
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  And that concludes today's episode of the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by Artificial
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  Intelligence.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, and I hope you enjoyed our coverage of the latest developments in the
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  radio broadcast and digital audio industries.
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  For more detailed articles on today's stories, visit us at redtech.pro.
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  Thank you for listening and have a great day!