WHEAT NEWS NOVEMBER 2024

Wheat News Header

WHEAT:NEWS November 2024, Volume 15, Number 11

WHEAT:NEWS November 2024, Volume 15, Number 11

A01 - Radio Monaco

360 DEGREES OF RADIO

This is what a 360-degree studio looks like. Radio Monaco’s new multimedia studios mark a turning point with ultra-high-definition 4K cameras, AI assistance via RCS automation, WheatNet IP networked LXE console surfaces, and imposing walls of screens and immersive LED strips ...
A02 - Radio Marathon

RADIO MARATHON

By John Davis, Wheatstone Tech Support Sometimes, support calls are about fixing a problem that already happened; other times, they’re about asking, “How can we do this?” A couple of months ago, we got the second type of call from the engineers at WOR. Today, as I write this, WOR 710 is broadcasting the New York City Marathon using our console and a custom road kit. They knew that a real broadcast board in the field would make intercoms easier than taking a Mackie into the field. So, we went to work. Jay Tyler put together a road case and a custom back panel so plugging in headphones and a network connection would be easier. We then discussed with iHeartMedia’s engineers how to make the broadcast work ...
A03 - Hound Radio

HOUND RADIO HERE

You don’t have to carry a big stick, and you certainly don’t need to broadcast from one either to be a Wheatie. Shown here is Loo Katz with his IP-16 console working the sounds for his internet station Hound Radio, located at the Basset Broadcasting Building (a.k.a. his spare room) in metro DC. Katz started Hound Radio in 2018 and has been running on Wheat since. You can tune into www.houndradio.com for “music, chat, and this and that.” Above, a look inside his home studio, complete with a VoxPro editor and an impressive rack of gear ...
A04 - Lights Camera Action

YOU’RE LOOKING GOOD OUT THERE

Radio, you’re looking good out there. We see you on social channels, on streaming apps, and on phones everywhere. Whether it’s automating cameras in the studio for getting across video clips or running out advertiser logos and other graphics to streaming channels, visual radio is now a big part of the studio scene. Here are a few examples of how AoIP is managing some of these new workflows ...
A05-11 - Seacrest Studio

VOXPRO AMONG A-LISTERS AT NEW SEACREST STUDIO

This is what a 360-degree studio looks like. Radio Monaco’s new multimedia studios mark a turning point with ultra-high-definition 4K cameras, AI assistance via RCS automation, WheatNet IP networked LXE console surfaces, and imposing walls of screens and immersive LED strips ...
A06 - are you prepared

WHAT HELENE AND MILTON TAUGHT US

Along with all the usual tips on how to prepare your studio for disaster, our tech support team would like to add these four tips, courtesy of hurricanes Helene and Milton ...
DML Consoles R1

NOW SHIPPING

Now shipping, our new Audioarts DML. A few of the features: USB on dedicated faders for automation, RJ45 connectivity for simple wiring, SuperQuiet™ mic preamps to bring out the best in all your mics, and proven external power supply—all built to Wheatstone quality. Contact us at [email protected] or call 252-638-7000 ...
A08 - Interesting Links

INTERESTING LINKS

Getting real about AI, Political ads boost local TV, And…for the rest of the story ...
As we embark on a new year here at Club Wheat, we hope you'll come along with us by clicking on the SUBSCRIBE button below to begin receiving Wheat News in your email inbox every month.

As we embark on a new year here at Club Wheat, we hope you'll come along with us by clicking on the SUBSCRIBE button below to begin receiving Wheat News in your email inbox every month.