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Radio TechCon 2020 – catch up videos

Hosted by: David Lloyd

Videos sponsored by: Broadcast Bionics

Sessions from Monday, 30th November 2020 – virtual event

Stay tuned for weekly videos from Radio TechCon 2020…

Watt now? Watt if? The Hidden Power of Radio

There are various studies investigating the environmental impact of digital technology and services, but limited research dedicated to radio broadcast and listening. With changes to the radio industry on the horizon, such as a potential digital switchover or greater uptake of internet-connected devices, it’s important we understand how both industry and consumer decisions could impact the environment.

In this session, Chloe Fletcher from BBC R&D will explore how much energy is currently needed to prepare, distribute and consume BBC radio services, and how this may change over the next 20 years.

Multitrack

The Multitrack Audio Fellowship helps people from under-represented backgrounds find paid internships within the radio industry. In this session, Lisa Hack gives a brief introduction to the scheme and explains how technology teams can help.

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Radio TechCon 2019 – catch up videos

Hosted by: David Lloyd

Videos sponsored by: Broadcast Bionics

Sessions from Monday, 25th November 2019 at IET London: Savoy Place

Radio TechCon 2019 Highlights

Radio TechCon 2019 – the highlights.

The Technical Future of Radio – Radio TechCon Decides

What should be the future of radio? DAB+? IP? 5G? What are the pros and cons of each system? How would the industry prepare if we had to switch over to these formats?

In this session, Quentin Howard, Adam Bowie, Andrew Murphy and Simon Mason conduct a thought experiment. We pretend that the industry is only allowed to pick one option. 

Prepare for good-natured debate – and remember, this is for fun and not the opinion of our speakers or their employers.

Session host: Muki Kulhan. 

01 DAB+
02 Internet IP
03a 5G
03b 5G
Q and A session radio tech con - live scribe katie chappell

Illustrated notes by Katie Chappell.

The Technology Behind Brexitcast

Sound the Klaxon! The team behind hit podcast Brexitcast explain how it gets to your ears …and your eyes.

Brexitcast (aka Newscast, Electioncast and The Coronavirus Newscast) is the BBC’s nerdy podcast covering all things Brexit. In this session, Dino Sofos and Robin Pembrooke explain the show’s unusual workflow, how the presenters contribute from all over the world, and what changes the team has had to make now the show is visualised for television.

Mini Masterclass: UWot? An introduction to UI and UX

What on earth does UX and UI really mean in practice? Go from bluffer to blagger in 30 minutes!

UX and UI are important for designing studios, software, and the interfaces our audiences use. But what is ‘good’ design? What do you need to do when creating a new system? And is it ever OK to let an engineer choose the layout? Bekki Leaver is here to explain all…

Super Sound Bars: You won’t believe your ears

Experience immersive sound bar technology, based on 3D audio technology conceived at the University of Southampton and developed by Audioscenic. 

Marcos Simón Gálvez explains how their beam-forming technology works, as well as how this is being developed to serve multiple listeners simultaneously.

Dealing With Change

2019 was a tumultuous year for the industry, so we had HR and psychotherapy expert E-J James on hand to help you deal with changes in the workplace.

This session involves the contemplation of your own death (before lunchtime).

Wireless on the Move

Nick Prater and Chris Thame tell the story behind Wireless Group’s move to London Bridge, including moving Virgin Radio …twice.

Mini Masterclass: Audio Acoustics, it’s (almost) all about the bass

Bruno Fazenda from the University of Salford explains how audio really works …and how to deal with acoustic problems in spaces used for monitoring audio.

Software for Studios

How do you design software that meets presenters’ needs without having 100 screens in the studio? The team from VRT have been testing modular studio designs. Sandy Claes reveals how they got on and how you can use similar technology in your station.

Building your own SSDAB Mux

Want to build a SSDAB Mux but don’t know where to start? This session is for you!

Small-Scale DAB has been a revolution for community stations – but what happens if you are asked to build your own Mux? Lawrie Hallett has run the Norwich Mux for several years and will take you through the pros and cons of doing everything yourself vs. buying equipment off the shelf.

TeNMOS

The NMOS standard explained in 10 minutes.

A lightning guide by the BBC R&D’s Andrew Bonney on an emerging key spec for the world of IP-based media.

The Advanced Media Workflow Association [AMWA] has developed the Networked Media Open Specifications [NMOS] which have been developed to help all of those making media to connect stuff together as simply as possible. The different components cover Discovery, Registration, Connection, Network Control, GPIO, Authorisation and much more. Start to learn what to write into your requirements and build in to your products, as well as how to conceive a better systems architecture for your IP-based media infrastructure.

Teaching Radio Studios to Fly

The BBC is on a mission to create ‘The Best Described Audio In The World’ through the application of Machine Learning techniques. Learn how their new product ‘Fenchurch’ is starting to tease out what really happens in the studio using enterprise-level transcription and semantic analysis.

Session presenters: Luke Eldridge and Chris Roberts.

Transferable Audio Skills

Leslie Gaston-Bird – a Governor-at-large of the AES – on having a varied career in sound.

In this talk, Leslie will provide you with an overview of how to leverage versatility as an asset. If you work in radio, you probably have more skills than you first thought!

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Radio Technology Masterclass 2019 – catch up videos

Radio TechCon’s Radio Technology Masterclass has its own page: Introduction to Broadcast Engineering.

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Radio TechCon – pre 2019

We don’t have videos from before 2019, but you can find out about the Sessions and Speakers on our History page.

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