Broadcast World News

A publication of:
Broadcast World Philippines and Broadcast World USA

June, 2001

In this Issue

Digital Seminar for Broadcast Engineers

BE AVU in Singapore

News Bytes from Telos and Omnia

Omnia products now in the Phils.

NAB 2001 Pick Hists

Filipino Broadcasters at the NAB

BWPSI & BWUSA represented at NAB

New BWPSI Suppliers

Thomcast 10kW UHF Transmitter now in Cagayan de Oro

Cagayan de Oro Colleges now On-Air

All about BE Products:

a. BE FM-20S

b. BE/Voxpro for PC

New Marti Products

Suppliers Websites

Belar Electronics Broadcast Electronics
Comark
Desktop Technologies

Econco
Jampro Antennas
Marti Electronics
Miranda Technologies
Moseley Electronics
Nautel
Nucomm
Omnia
Tandberg Television
Telos Systems

Thales Electronic Devices
Thomcast
Wheatstone

Contact Info:

BWPSI
Antonio Building
2731 Faraday Street
San Isidro, Makati City
Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES
Phones:

843-5671

843-5672

843-5673

843-5674

843-5676

729-3751

729-3752

729-3754

Fax : 812-0190

Emails:

Marketing Department jsalinas@bwpsi.com ICQ# 21391755

Sales Department sales@bwpsi.com

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Engineering/I.T. Dept. mbanez@bwpsi.com ICQ# 50261350

Finance/Administration bleyba@bwpsi.com

ICQ# 50313748

Customer Service sales@bwpsi.com

BWUSA
1414 S. 46th Street
Quincy, IL USA
Phone: +1 217 223-5879
Fax: +1 786 513-0611
Email: dkelly@bwpsi.com
ICQ: 103904
Firetalk: 506213

Broadcast Engineers look into the future of the Digital World

A very informative and comprehensive seminar on Digital Audio was recently held and sponsored by Broadcast World Phils. Systems, Inc. at the Max Restaurant, Jupiter St., Bel-Air, Makati city for Broadcast Engineers and Technicians of Radio and Television stations throughout the Philippines.

Digital Audio in Broadcast Technology has become dominant, better performing, less expensive and more reliable in audio processing than analog systems, Broadcast World’s main objective in this seminar was to provide Radio and Television stations with the tools that will improve their efficiency to take better advantage of the equipment they have on hand as well as to make informed decisions on new equipment. Broadcast Electronics Audiovault & VaultExpress is almost every network It is the most dominant digital studio in the Philippine Broadcast.

Speakers/lecturers during the occasion were Ms. Mary Ann Seidler, International Director of Sales for Telos Systems/Omnia, USA, who spoke mainly on the dynamics of Digital Processing like the Omnia 6, the elimination of distortion, the effect on both systems, peak control performance and subjective sound quality, and Mr. Christopher Buckland, Studio Systems Division of Broadcast Electronics Inc. USA, who spoke on various topics in the AudioVAULT University such as the server-side applications, the AudioVAULT program, AVAir and AVAir utilities, and the AV Scheduler.

Both speakers allowed the Broadcast Engineers and Technicians ample time for hands-on demonstrations. As a gratification for their efforts, ms. Mary Ann Seidler and Mr. Chris Buckland were given Plaques of Appreciation, awarded by Ms. Desy Kelly and Mr. Bart D. Bañez, respectively.

Highlighting the occasion was the speech of the guest speaker in the person of Mr. Joselito G. Yabut, Chairman of the Kapisanan Ng Mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas, who was also awarded a Plaque of Appreciation by Ms. Miriam Victoria B. Pineda.

The affair was a howling success where everyone who attended it spent an expanded adventure into the Digital Audio World, ready to buckle down to work in his respective areas, happier and wiser.

Broadcast Electronics Hosts AudioVAULT University in Singapore: June 23-26^th, 2001

For the second year, BE will offer its’ successful AudioVAULT University course in Singapore immediately following the Broadcast Asia Exhibition.

The Studio Products Service Group provides our users with service and support that is unmatched in the industry. The department is responsible for developing curriculum, system documentation, help files and implementing AudioVAULT training programs for customers, representatives, sales personnel and customer service engineers in training.

Over the years BE has developed materials, applicable to users of all levels, which were consolidated into six modular courses (or programs), which allow AudioVAULT users to maximize their investment. They are offering these courses to BE customers in what they are calling AudioVAULT University. Within this classroom environment you will be trained on all of the key concepts related to the AudioVAULT suite of software.

Classes combine lectures, demonstrations and hands-on exercises to help you learn basic functions and advanced features of the products. In addition to classroom instruction, AudioVAULT University provides participants with self-paced tutorials and easy-to-follow study guides.

The AVUniversity curriculum is designed to provide users with a well-balanced overview of system operation and maintenance procedures – and is intended so as to “train the trainer” – so your participation will allow a greater number of operators and engineers to be trained.

The first day covers Operator Training while the second session covers Engineering and Systems Administrator Training and runs the last three days.

The Operator Training course looks at the major AudioVAULT applications and how they are used, including several hands-on exercises. The session also includes a discussion of system architecture and basic troubleshooting.

The Engineering/Systems Administrator Training course takes an in-depth look at system architecture and the configuration of AudioVAULT components. Other topics include remote control programming, writing AVSat and AVNet playlists, troubleshooting and system design considerations. The sessions will focus primarily on the new AudioVAULT Express hardware platform, but materials will be provided to assist users who may have the AV-100 hardware as well.

This session will be an advanced course intended for experienced users, system administrators, engineers, and other technical staff. The course covers the technical aspects of the AudioVAULT hardware, file system, remote control capability, INI programming, troubleshooting and maintenance, and other advanced topics. Knowledge of the Windows operating system and basic knowledge of the AudioVAULT system is required.

News Bytes from Telos and Omnia

Now that the NAB is over and everyone has (hopefully) recovered, we’ve got some great news to share. As you know, two major trade magazines, Radio World and BE Radio, present awards at the Spring NAB products they feel are worthy of recognition, either for advances in technology or advances in the workplace.

We are pleased to announce that Telos and Omnia were presented with no less than four awards! Here’s the breakdown:

* The Telos SmartSurface studio controller received TWO awards – a Cool Stuff award from Radio World and a Pick Hit from BE Radio… a rare occurrence!

* Our Omnia-6fm digital audio processor won a Cool Stuff award from Radio World for its amazingly loud, clean sound and pioneering use of 96kHz/24-bit processing, a first in audio processing for broadcast.

* The new Telos Zephyr Xstream won a BE Radio Pick Hit for its introduction of Fraunhofer’s revolutionary MPEG4 AAC-LD coding, which enables broadcasters to transmit and receive Layer-3 quality audio over ISDN with a drastically reduced transmission time of only 55ms, and for its ability to simultaneously stream audio over IP connections. Please contact our Marketing and Sales Departments for more information.

Omnia/Telos Products now in the Philippines

Broadcast World Phils. is pleased to announce, that, as distributor of Omnia/Telos Systems products for the Philippines several Radio and Television Stations are now using the Omnia Digital Audio Processor for its broadcast studio system.

These stations are: Radio Mindanao Network making use of Omnia-6fm;in Manila ; DXSJ in Surigao City – Omnia 3fm; Rajah Broadcasting Network – Omnia 3AM in Manila; and DXJR in Cagayan de Oro City – Omnia 3AM and Omnia TV.

Worth mentioning, the Omnia 6fm digital audio processor won the Radio Pick Hit at the NAB for its amazingly loud, clean sound, a first in audio processing for broadcast.

Happiness on the Horizon

Q: Why do I want an Omnia-6fm?

A: Louder – Smoother – Cleaner

While it is true that Omnia is the processor that has won the major markets, we knew that we could make improvements. Our goals were to give you, the user, more of what Omnia is known for. Market dominating loudness – what you’ve asked for to win your own war! Incredibly smooth sound and the cleanest highs that we have ever offered.

Three critical factors have converged for us to be able to offer this next step. Feedback from users about our original Omnia.fm advances in DSP technology and never ending development in the labs of Telos and Omnia.

Our research engineers used many of the concepts and capabilities that we discovered during our innovative work with DAB, webcasting, and Swedish Radio developing the world’s first multiband Look-Ahead Limiter system.

By utilizing newly developed concepts for dynamics control, we were able to give you power and capabilities that are unique and significant, especially when you consider that Omnia-6 has the lowest latency of any DSP based processor.

New Products/Pick Lists take a bow at NAB

a. BE FM-20S Twenty Kilowatt Solid State FM Transmitter – Winner of the Radio World Cool Stuff Award!

Go ahead and mess with it. PA modules can be removed while on the air without damaging the module or perceptible carrier interruption. Regardless of AC line voltage, RF drive level, or antenna loads as poor as 3 to 1 VSWR, our sophisticated proportional feedback system will keep you on the air. Eight standard modular PA power supplies, (a fifth is optional) will keep you on the air, as long as one supply is online. For details, contact BWPSI/BWUSA or send your questions to sales@bwpsi.com

b. BE/VoxPro for PC – Winner of both the Radio World Cool Stuff and BE Radio Pick Hit Awards!

VoxPro now runs on PC’s, providing a wide choice of machines for your use.

VoxPro, Audion’s legendary, fiercely fast digital audio editor software solution is now available for the PC. BE has integrated VoxPro inside of AudioVAULT, making VoxPro software’s simple, fast and easy-to-use features compatible with Windows ’98, Microsoft Windows Me, and Windows 2000.

A sleek, new hardware control panel with jog/shuttle wheel and unlimited hot keys is designed to provide one-touch operability. The new small size saves space in news and studio control rooms.

VoxPro PC edits and exports .WAV, AIFF, MP3 and most popular file formats. The product features multiple Undo, “Insert and Record”, as well as “Voice Slip”, which remove host/caller talk-over. VoxPro PC’s one screen interface means no switching from screen to screen. The large, expandable sound window will show from 7 to 15 seconds of audio making edits easy to see and editing quick to learn.

Whether you have the software/controller package on your PC or integrated into AudioVAULT, you’re ready to run with VoxPro PC.

Broadcast World Phils. and Broadcast World USA represented at NAB 2001

As a yearly exercise for Broadcasters all over the world, in order to avail of the kind of practical learning experiences and cutting-edge technology information, two officers and members of the Board of Broadcast World Phils. and Broadcast World USA attended the recently concluded NAB 2001 from April 21 to 26, 2001. These company officers are Mr. Bart Bañez, Director, and Engr. Mon Bañez, EVP/VP for IT/Engineering of Broadcast World Phils. They were able to see the innovations on display at the Mobile Media Exhibits Area of the Convention Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

On hand to assist some Philippine broadcasters who also came to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention was the President & CEO of both Broadcast World Phils. and Broadcast World USA, none other than Ms. Desy B. Kelly who brought Engr. Pete Dayao, Head of the Engineering Department of IBC-13 and Atty. Renato Bello, President & CEO of IBC-13.

Keynote address was delivered by Lou Dobbs, Chairman & CEO of Space.com who discussed on the dramatic challenge currently facing media companies on the WEB. He shared his experiences as a journalist and as an executive who successfully built multiplatformed media business at CNN and Space.com.

New BWPSI Suppliers

Kathrein/Scala Antennas appoints Broadcast World to represent its company in the Philippines.

The competent presence in the market; an active role in development and the ability to view things from an international perspective whilst remaining close to the customer; these are all facets of Scala. As the oldest and largest manufacturer of aerials and antennas in the world, we have always adhered to the motto we first adopted back in 1919: Quality leads the way. Tradition, quality, efficiency and flexibility represent our commitment to future creativity.

Econco appoints Broadcast World as its representative in the Philippines.

Econco – The World Leader in Rebuilt Vacuum Tubes for more than Thirty Years. Since 1969, we’ve understood that you need the highest quality product, the best service and fair prices. And we’ve made it our business to provide all three together, all the time. It’s a commitment that’s just as important now as when we started supplying businesses with the best rebuilt power vacuum tubes in the world.

Old duds can be sent to Broadcast World and we will return a rebuilt tube at almost 50% of the cost of brand new tubes. Econco tubes are factory warranted up to 3000 hours from the time the tube is being used. Please contact BWPSI sales for your needs and use your duds useful and not pay more dollars for new tubes.

The Thomcast UHF 10kW Transmitter now in Cagayan de Oro

Most recent user of the Thomcast UHF ten (10) kilowatt transmitter is DXJR of Cagayan de Oro City. The reasons of Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing, President and CEO of Cagayan de Oro Colleges, for purchasing from Broadcast World Phils. this TV transmitter is based on advanced technologies. It is designed to answer the new UHF/VHF market requirements and especially the wonderful outlook of the Digital era that combines state of the art technology and broadcasting security, with a new reference for quality of maintenance. Thomcast has a range of transmitters addressing the analog as well as digital markets.

DXJR/Cagayan de Oro Colleges Now On-Air

Newest and latest AM Radio Station, to join the ranks of other networks is DXJR/Cagayan de Oro Colleges, located at Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao. Using a Nautel XL-12 AM Broadcast Transmitter, and Marti products from Broadcast Electronics Inc.

This station was commissioned and placed “On-Air” last April 6, 2001 by BWPSI’s Engineering crew and is now being heard throughout Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao.

The President, of Cagayan de Oro Colleges is Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing, whose concerted efforts with BWPSI has placed the objective of having a radio station for Cagayan de Oro City, finally materialized.

New Marti Products

Marti PNP-1000 One Kilowatt Digital FM Transmitter. Availability: September.

Marti SRPT-40A 40 watt 450-455 MHz RPU Transmitter. Availability: July.

Marti STL-20C STL Transmitter. Availability: June.

Marti Digital Cellcast Price and delivery to be announced.