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Radio Technology
Sessions Abound at the 2014 NAB Show
A broad array
of technical sessions of interest to radio broadcasters will be
presented at the 2014 NAB Show, April 5-10, 2014, at the Las Vegas
Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev. A summary of those sessions is
presented below.
The 2014
NAB Broadcast Engineering Conference
Sunday-Thursday, April 6-10, South Hall meeting rooms
 The
Broadcast Engineering Conference (BEC) presented annually at the
NAB Show offers broadcasters, consultants, equipment manufacturers
and researchers a venue to present emerging developments and solutions
to industry needs. Engineers working in radio attending the conference
have a unique opportunity to hear real-world case studies that may
provide opportunities for their companies.
The BEC is co-produced
by NAB and the Society of Broadcast Engineers. Each year the BEC
Planning Committee meet to determine which topics are most relevant
to technical professionals working in or allied to the broadcast
industry.
2014 BEC highlights of interest to radio technologists include the
following:
Advancements in Digital Radio – from optimizing coverage
for the enhancement digital transmission to making the most of RDS,
this session features papers reflecting actual case studies from
broadcasters and consultants. The presentations reflect the evolution
of radio broadcasting.
Broadcast
Facilities – New efficient technologies and techniques
should be considered when upgrading or building new facilities.
This full-day of presentations looks at avoiding electrical disasters,
IP network design and security, and case studies in facilities grounding.
There’s even a paper on broadcast operations using unlicensed
WiFi spectrum, which contends that performance may be better than
you think.
AM Revitalization
– A highlight of this session will be the latest information
regarding on-going all-digital AM field testing. Papers will also
address shared frequency AM antenna systems, new rules concerning
AM reradiation effects, and challenges and solutions for all-digital
AM IBOC.
Hybrid
Radio – Making it Happen at Your Station
Monday, April 7, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Room N238
Presented as part of the NAB Labs educational initiative, this special
workshop will focus on how to implement hybrid radio at your station.
Hybrid radio offers listeners new and exciting ways to enjoy and
interact with a station’s programming. With case studies and
expert instructors, the workshop will explain the opportunities
developing around hybrid radio. Demonstrations of hybrid radio in
action will also be presented, along with information about developing
a budget for hybrid operations, including staff education, hardware/software
requirements and technical support.
Anytime,
Anywhere, Any Device -- Advanced Mobile Developments
Tuesday, April 8, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Room S222
Covering everything associated with mobile media from technologies,
applications, software and hardware, this NAB Labs-produced session
addresses global efforts from broadcasters, wireless, cable and
satellite operators to bring broadcast media directly to consumers
anytime and anywhere. The session will discuss current trends in
mobile, and look toward the future where content creators and distributors
will have the advanced tools and applications they need to provide
compelling consumer experiences on mobile devices.
RF Boot Camp
Wednesday, April 9, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Room N232
The RF Boot Camp is back this year by popular demand and newly revised.
Presented by NAB Labs, the boot camp brings expert instructors to
teach the basics to technologists who need to understand RF –
a mission-critical part of broadcast operations. The boot camp is
ideal for broadcast professionals working primarily in studio or
IT environments who want to expand their knowledge or those new
to the field. It may also be useful to small-market station owners
and operators needing background on their transmission facilities.
Digital Strategies
Exchange for Radio
Wednesday, April 9, 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Room N238
The Digital Strategies Exchange for Radio (DSX4r) returns, with
an up-to-the-minute look at the alternative delivery and content
enhancement methods available to radio broadcasters to connect with
their listeners. Also presented by NAB Labs, this full-day program
focuses on the many new technologies affecting radio broadcasting
today, and provides recommendations for radio managers on how to
best leverage them to a station’s advantage.
Coupled with
the vast array of radio-related exhibits on the Show floor, the
presentations above ensure that a trip to the 2014 NAB Show will
provide multiple opportunities for valuable education and career
enhancement to radio technologists who attend.
Technology
Luncheon
Wednesday, April 9, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Las Vegas Hotel,
Paradise Ballroom
This annual event will feature presentation of the 2014 Engineering
Achievement Awards—to Jeff Littlejohn, Clear Channel, and Robert
Seidel, CBS—along with the Technology Innovation Award and
Best BEC Paper Award. The luncheon's guest speaker will be Bas Lansdorp,
co-founder and CEO of Mars One,
the private entity currently planning establishment of a permanent
human settlement on Mars.
NAB Broadcast Engineering Conference Proceedings 2014
Learn about the latest and hottest technologies used by broadcasters
and electronic media around the world. This selection of more than
90 papers from the 68th annual conference features Ultra HDTV, advanced
television technologies, digital radio advancements, audio over
IP, hybrid television, next generation sports production, media
asset management, video description and captioning, ancillary broadcast
services, over-the-top technologies and services, and more.
Add it to your
NAB Show registration or pick it up onsite at the two NAB Stores
located in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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