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WHEATSTONE INTRODUCES VIRTUAL TV AUDIO CONSOLE THIS NAB
Multi-touch virtual console is studio-ready and complementary to news production automation systems.
NEW BERN, NC, USA (March 27, 2019) – Wheatstone is unveiling a virtual TV audio console this NAB designed specifically to complement news production automation workflows.
Virtual Dimension Three is a multi-touch virtual console with 64 faders onscreen that seamlessly interfaces into major production automation systems, including those by Ross Video, Grass Valley and Sony. “Automation and virtualization are fundamental to being able to produce more content. With Virtual Dimension Three, we’re complementing what is being automated in the control room with the easy accessibility of a virtual interface so that operators can make immediate, ...
WHEATSTONE SHOWCASES X5 FLAGSHIP FM/HD AUDIO PROCESSOR AT NAB
Designedfor the needs of radio today, X5 includes Limitless peak control as the ultimate solution to pre-emphasis, plus Unified Processing for synchronizing across all processing stages, FM&HD LiveLock for locking in signal alignment, and PPMport for more reliable detection at the meter.
NEW BERN, NC, USA (April 6, 2019) – Wheatstone’s new flagship X5 FM/HD audio processor was built from the ground up based on several new breakthrough technologies, including a new approach to dynamics control and pre-emphasis management.
Traditionally, pre-emphasis has been either managed by specialized limiting or carefully designed clipping that merely tolerated the pre-emphasis curve. This has been the norm for decades,until now.
Ent...
WHEATSTONE INTRODUCES COMPACT IP TV AUDIO CONSOLE AT NAB
Strata 32 packs 64 channels and latest IP audio innovation into a 40” frame.
NEW BERN, NC, USA (March 20, 2019) – Wheatstone’s Strata 32 audio console introduced at NAB 2019 packs 64 channels and the latest IP audio innovation into a 40-inch frame that fits most television applications and budgets under US $75,000.
Equally at home in news rooms, remote vans or sports venues, this compact IP audio console has dedicated faders for eight subgroups and two masters along with 32 physical faders that can be layered for 64 channels.
Strata 32 integrates seamlessly with all the major production automation systems and comes with IP audio mix engine and optional stagebox.
It is the latest in a family of consoles powered...
WHEATSTONE’S FLAGSHIP IP AUDIO CONSOLE ADDS REMOTE UI THIS NAB
Multi-touch virtual console mirrors the LXE control surface for an independent, yet shared user experience during fast-paced, multi-operator shows and productions.
NEW BERN, NC, USA (March 20, 2019) – Wheatstone’s flagship IP audio console surface for its popular WheatNet-IP audio networkgets yet another addition this NAB show.
LXE, the IP audio console that broke new ground as the industry’s first reprogrammable control surface, adds a multi-touch remote UI for multiple operators sharing board duties during fast-paced productions.
Remote LXE mirrors the LXE hardware surface as a fully functional and studio-ready u...
WHEATNET-IP TO TAKE PART IN IP SHOWCASE, 2019 NAB
Wheatstone joins more than 50 other manufacturers and organizations to demonstrate IP in radio and television at IP Showcase, Central Hall, booth C12634.
NEW BERN, NC, USA (April 5, 2019) – Wheatstone, a leader in IP audio networking, is partnering with more than 50 other manufacturers and organizations to demonstrate the real-world practicality of IP in both radio and television at the IP Showcase this upcoming NAB show.
Wheatstone makes the WheatNet-IP system, an AES67 compatible IP audio network designed specifically for broadcast that is in use by major U.S. and global broadcast operations.
This widely used IP audio networking system will be part of the NAB IP Showcase in LVCC’s Central Hall, booth C12634, which is co-sponsored by AES, the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), theAdvanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and ...
WHEATSTONE INTRODUCES GLASS LXE VIRTUAL CONSOLE AT NAB
Multi-touch virtual console is studio-ready as a standalone UI into the WheatNet-IP audio network.
NEW BERN, NC, USA (March 20, 2019) – Virtualization just got a lot more real this NAB with the introduction of Wheatstone’s Glass LXE virtual console for its popular WheatNet-IP audio network.
Glass LXE is a multi-touch UI that operates as a standalone virtual console into the WheatNet-IP audio network, a complete IP audio ecosystem of consoles, talent stations, I/O units, accessorie...
Wheatstone Introduces Revolutionary AoIP Appliance
SwitchBlade combines the power of AoIP control with SIP connectivity and codec bandwidth optimization, removing barriers to combining studio operations in separate locations
NEW BERN, NC, USA (March 6, 2019) –Wheatstone introduces a revolutionary AoIP appliance this NAB that removes the barriers to seamlessly sharing studio operation and high- quality programming between facilities, sports venues, and other sites in separate locations.
SwitchBlade is a 1RU appliance for the WheatNet-IP audio network that includes audio codecs, SIP messaging and ACI control interface. It is the first product of its kind to combine the power of AoIP logic control with SIP connectivity and codec bandwidth optimization to transport both high-quality programming and the control logic critical for full studio operation between sites.
“SwitchBlade is the missing link for connecting ...
Wheatstone Introduces VoIP BLADE for WheatNet-IP Network
New PhoneBlade connects VoIP lines to AoIP WheatNet-IP studios without hybrids
NEW BERN, NC, USA (February 27, 2019) – Wheatstone combines the latest in studio AoIP technology with the latest in VoIP phone technology with the introduction of its PhoneBlade VoIP telephone and talkshow system at NAB 2019.
VoIP phone systems are rapidly replacing packet-switched telephone network (PSTN) phone systems due to their significant cost savings and flexibility. PhoneBlade is made specifically for connecting VoIP phone systems directly into the WheatNet-IP audio networkwith...
WHEATSTONE’S SCREENBUILDER RECEIVES PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD AT SALON DE LA RADIO SHOW, FRANCE
NEW BERN, NC, USA (January 25, 2019) – Wheatstone’s innovative ScreenBuilder™ 2.0 virtual development platform was presented with a Grands Prix 2019 Innovation award today at the Salon de la Radio show in France.
ScreenBuilder 2.0 is a complete platform with scripting tools and GUI for developing virtual news desks, producer workstations, control panels and other virtual interfaces and workflows for the WheatNet-IP networked studio. “We’re continually amazed at the types of controls and int...
WHEATSTONE UNVEILS MIDSIZED AUDIOARTS CONSOLE AT NAB2018
WHEATSTONE UNVEILS MIDSIZED AUDIOARTS CONSOLE AT NAB2018
NEW BERN, NC, USA (April 6, 2018) – Wheatstone introduces a midsized Audioarts Engineering console at NAB 2018 that combines the best in a standalone console with the latest in modern conveniences such as USB and Bluetooth™ connectivity.
The new Audioarts Lightning comes in a 12- or 16-channel tabletop frame and has all the essentials for talk studios or newsrooms.
Included are two stereo program buses, two mono buses, two auto mix-minuse...
WHEATSTONE RELEASES 2.0 VERSION OF VIRTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM
WHEATSTONE RELEASES 2.0 VERSION OF VIRTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM
Leading AoIP innovator releases new version of ScreenBuilder, a GUI-based tool for developing virtual news desks and other virtual interfaces for the WheatNet-IP audio networked studio.
NEW BERN, NC, USA (April 6, 2018) – Wheatstone Corporation will demonstrate the latest in virtual studio workflows this NAB with the release of ScreenBuilder 2.0, a new version of the virtual development platform for its popular WheatNet-IP audio network.<...
WHEATSTONE ADDS ANOTHER CONSOLE TO THE PR&E LINE THIS NAB
WHEATSTONE ADDS ANOTHER CONSOLE TO THE PR&E LINE THIS NAB
NEW BERN, NC, USA (April 6, 2018) – Wheatstone Corporation adds a new PR&E console to its product line this NAB with the introduction of the EMX, a full-featured AoIP control surface.
The new console carries forward the rugged quality and practical functionality of the PR&E brand that includes the Wheatstone-designed DMX console introduced last year. It builds on the success of the 8- or 16-channel DMX with several new features and up to 24 faders in one frame, as well as easy connectivity to a plug-and-...
Industry Innovator Awards
CEO Gary Snow Recognized with Three Industry Innovator Awards
Wheatstone is proud to announce that CEO and founder Gary Snow has been singled out for three New Bay Industry Innovator awards presented by Radio World, Radio magazine and TV Technology.
NewBay’s Industry Innovator Award winners are selected by a panel of experts and evaluated on their professional achievements, technical and business innovations and continuing influence within their industries.
Gary Snow founded Wheatstone over 40 years...
WHEATSTONE INTRODUCES SECOND-GENERATION FM-55e AUDIO PROCESSOR AT NAB2017
NEW BERN, NC, USA (April 21, 2017) – Wheatstone introduced its second-generation FM-55 audio processor, the FM-55e, at this week’s NAB show.
The FM-55e includes all the same features that earned the FM-55 its reputation as the choice in value FM processing, but adds enhanced iAGC controls as well as an entirely new bass processing design.
“These enhancements give broadcasters that little extra competitive edge to what is still the best in its class, both from a sonic standpoint and the list of features” said Mike Erickson, Wheatstone Processing’s Systems and Support Engineer. “The FM55e is another step forward in the creation of processing that is naturally loud, where stations that are on a bud...
LIVE REMOTE PRODUCTION USING VIRTUALIZED AUDIO SERVICES, AT NAB2017
Wheatstone and Artel team up to demo a simulated remote sporting event produced live from a ‘home’ studio using virtualized audio services across a WAN.
NEW BERN, NC, USA (April 18, 2017) – Wheatstone, a leader in IP audio networking, is partnering with real-time multimedia delivery company Artel this upcoming NAB show to demonstrate live remote production using virtualized audio services across a wide-area network.
Demonstrations will take place in Wheatstone booth N6531 and Artel booth N4511.
On one side of Wheatstone booth N6531, foosball players will be knocking around balls in a simulated sporting event that will be captured on camera. The feed will be picked up on the other side of the booth for final mixing and production using the Dimension Three (Touch) IP audio networked console. (Other Wheatstone IP-networked consoles will be available for demonstration as well, including the Series Two and Series Four mix...
WHEATSTONE, RADIO AIR-PERSONALITY DEBUT NEW VOXPRO 7 AT NAB 2017
Effects editor and audio processing toolset among the new 7.0 features added to the radio industry’s leading phone recorder/editor used for listener call-ins, artist interviews and recorded spots.
NEW BERN, NC, USA (April 21, 2017) – Veteran on-air personality Kaden will be at the upcoming NAB show demonstrating his on-air skills using VoxPro 7, the new version of the popular recorder/editor for live radio being debuted at the show.
Kaden, a major-market radio air personality for iHeartMedia and CBS Radio in the past, will be at Wheatstone booth N6531 to demonstrate the latest VoxPro featur...
WHEATNET-IP AES67 COMPATIBILITY DEMO’D AT NAB
Wheatstone partners with Media Networking Alliance (MNA), Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) and others to demonstrate AES67 at IP Showcase, North Hall, Booth N4824
NEW BERN, NC, USA (April 18, 2017) – Wheatstone, a leader in IP audio networking, is partnering with other vendors and third-party organizations this NAB show to demonstrate AES67 compatibility and IP audio networking in both radio and television.
Wheatstone makes the popular WheatNet-IP system, an AES67 compatible IP audio network designed specifically for broadcast that is in use by major U.S. and global broadcast operations.
This widely used IP audio networking system will be part of the NAB IP Showcase in the North Hall, booth N4824, put on by AES, Media Networking Alliance (MNA), the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), IABM (the international trade associ...
WHEATSTONE INTRODUCES NEW AOIP PR&E CONSOLE AT NAB2017
NEW BERN, NC, USA (April 21, 2017) – Following its acquisition of PR&E in February, Wheatstone Corporation now introduces at NAB 2017 its new PR&E DMX console line that is a complete, standalone studio system with console surface and IP audio networking.
The new AoIP console line carries forward the rugged quality and practical functionality of the PR&E brand, but includes IP audio routing as an easy studio add-on. “This is an ideal setup for the two- or three-studio facility where each studio can act independently as a separate standalone entity, but the studios are linked together through an IP network,” says Wheatstone Director of Sales Jay Tyler.
The DMX AoIP is all-inclusive wi...
Wheatstone Appoints SCMS as Exclusive U.S. Distributor for PR&E Brand
“There’s not another dealer that knows the PR&E brand or the customer base better than SCMS. They are a critical part of our strategy to revive the brand,” said Wheatstone CEO Gary Snow.
“Our relationship goes way, way back. It’s a good feeling to be back as a full member of the Wheatstone family,” commented Bob Cauthen, President, SCMS, which had been offering PR&E consoles and networking previously under an exclusive arrangement with GatesAir.
Wheatstone Acquires PR&E
NEW BERN, NC, USA (February 17, 2017) –– Wheatstone Corporation has acquired the assets and intellectual property of Pacific Research & Engineering (PR&E) from GatesAir of Quincy, Illinois (formerly Harris Broadcast) for an undisclosed amount. The purchase includes audio consoles, the networking system, the furniture lines, all designs, trademarks, engineering files and tooling, effectively restoring the PR&E console brand under the Wheatstone umbrella.
PR&E is a distinguished console manufacturer dating back to the 1970s with more than $80 million in products and services sold globally.
“We have a respect for the PR&E brand that goes way back. They were considered the Mercedes Benz of consoles at one time, and today, the name PR&E still stands for quality. Our intention is to not only resto...
Lon Neumann Joins Wheatstone
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Audio console and routing manufacturer starts new year as a strong leader in IP connectivity for new workflows such as ‘at home’ live production.
NEW BERN, NC, USA (January 3, 2017) –
Wheatstone announced today the appointment of Lon Neumann as Sales Engineer for the company’s expansive line of audio consoles and IP routing systems for television broadcast.
Lon brings an impressive list of life experiences to his new role at Wheatstone, including serving as a keynote speaker regarding the FCC’s CALM Act during a joint meeting of NY SMPTE, SBE, AES and IEEE members, and as audio support engineer for the Oscars, the Daytime Emmy Awards, and the Golden Globes. He has a strong b...
Wheatstone Adds HD/FM Time Alignment to AirAura X3 Processor!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW BERN, NC, USA (November 14, 2016) –
Wheatstone has announced that its top-of-the-line FM/HD processor, AirAura X3, is the first processor to accomplish off-air monitoring, measurement and real-time correction of HD diversity delay without requiring external gear.
"In many stations, the FM processor provides the diversity delay and most FM processors can accept delay corrections from third-party outboard monitors. However, when the off-air monitoring, delay measurement and correction functions are all embedded within the processor itself, outboard gear is no longer required,” explains Jeff Keith, Wheatstone Senior Product Development Engineer.
Maintaining precise diver...
Wheatstone Announces New Multiplex Power Wizard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW BERN, NC, USA (October 27, 2016) –
Wheatstone announced today its new Multiplex Power Wizard, a new feature for its FM-55 audio processor and SG-192 stereo generator that reduces or eliminates the undesirable audio effects usually associated with the restriction of multiplex (MPX) powerto minimize adjacent channel interference.
The new feature is targeted at broadcasters in Europe and other regions where short-spaced FM frequencies necessitate the reduction of average RF sideband energy through restrictive MPX power control.
With this new feature, broadcasters will be able to keep multiplex power pegged up to the legal limit as set forth by ...
AirAura X1 Wins Best of Show at IBC 2016!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW BERN, NC, USA (September 12, 2016) –
On the heels of winning Best of Show at NAB in April, AirAura X1 picks up another victory at the IBC Show in Amsterdam!
The AirAura X1 brings very high end processing to a very reasonable price point, and has been racking up rave reviews (and ratings) everywhere it's been deployed.
Here's info on the AirAura X1:
Wheatstone makes serious inroads into midrange priced on-air ...
WHEATSTONE INTRODUCES CONFIGURABLE IP AUDIO CONSOLE AT NAB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New LXE Goes Beyond the “Any Source to Any Fader” Concept of Networked Consoles.
NEW BERN, NC, USA (April 14, 2016) – Wheatstone introduces at NAB 2016 a new IP audio console for radio that takes control surface configuration to a new level. Going far beyond the “any source to any fader” concept typical of networked consoles, the LXE is a fully flexible control interface with programmable switches, rotary controls, and fader groupings that can be remotely located and operated from another room or studio.
The LXE is Wheatstone’s latest addition to its IP audio console line for use with its WheatNet-IP audio network, a co...
WHEATSTONE INTRODUCES AIRAURA X1 AUDIO PROCESSOR AT NAB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW BERN, NC, USA (April 14, 2016) – – Wheatstone makes serious inroads into midrange priced on-air audio processing with the introduction of its AirAura X1 spectral audio processor at this year’s NAB show.
The new AirAura X1 uses all the advanced algorithms found in Wheatstone’s top-of-the-lineAirAura X3 for turning up the volume without causing listener fatigue, yet comes with a user interface that doesn’t require a power user to operate. “We designed in all the incredible powertools that made the AirAura X3 a popular choice in the top markets, and then equipped the X1 with newly designed PC and front panel user interfaces. This presents audio controls to the user in a c...
WHEATSTONE UNVEILS VOXPRO 6 AT NAB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW BERN, NC, USA (April 14, 2016) – Wheatstone’s latest acquisition is getting more than a facelift this NAB. The leading audio network and console company, which acquired the VoxPro digital recorder/editor from Audion Labs in October, unveils its new VoxPro 6 audio recorder/editor/playback system designed for live, on-air operation.
Among the upgrades added to the industry’s most popular editor/recorder is a feature that enables talent to simultaneously record audio while editing or playing back other audio. Also new: a Gap-Buster function to automatically remove silence from interviews and phone calls, support for Hotkey and Marker labels in any of the world...
WHEATSTONE ADVANCES IP AUDIO NETWORKING FOR TELEVISION THIS NAB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wheatstone’s Gibraltar IP Mix Engine, introduced at NAB 2015 as the first of its kind IP audio interface for Wheatstone’s audio mixing consoles, is now available for the Dimension Three, Series Four, Series Two, D-8EX, and IP-64 digital mixing consoles from Wheatstone.
The Gibraltar IP Mix Engine provides these audio consoles with direct connectivity into WheatNet-IP, an AES67 compatible IP audio network with all the necessary ...
WHEATSTONE TEAMS WITH DAYSEQUERRA TO CORRECT HD RADIO DIVERSITY DELAY
NEW BERN, NC, USA (February 3, 2016) – Wheatstone announces yet another partnership for eliminating diversity delay errors between HD digital and FM analog signals.
In 2015, Wheatstone partnered its audio processing technology with Belar’s FMHD-1 modulation monitor to create the first precise, real-time solution for aligning HD and analog FM diversity delay. Now the lead audio processing manufacturer has teamed up its audio processing line and its Automation Con...
