Feb 22, 2012

Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (February 22, 1857 – January 1, 1894) was a German physicist who clarified and expanded the electromagnetic theory of light that had been put forth by Maxwell. He was the first to satisfactorily demonstrate the existence of electromagnetic waves by building an apparatus to produce and detect radio waves. Learn more about Hertz...

Feb 10, 2012

Production company “The Rocketeers” shows one of its sound engineers using practical modern technology in creating amazing music. While working on a new project, Stas is shown in the video remotely recording orchestra with a composer Skype and Apple...

Dec 7, 2011

As a radio guy, you might be surprised to hear the sound of today’s records in the gentle flow of classics, golds and an occasional current hit. Or to hear rock jingles in a format without a single rock record. It may seem bizarre at first sight, but it’s turned out to be a superb strategic move. Both radio stations struggled with a perception problem. The...

Dec 2, 2011

Not audio related but worth sharing since this is something related to branding. Recently, 102.1 Kiss FM, a classic rock station in Brazil, published new images for its new outdoor campaign. Responses from the ad community are mixed, some are thrilled, and some disappointed. Being a classic rock station, Kiss FM wants to sell this message to its target market...

Oct 27, 2011

The longest running morning radio show in New York had just celebrated its 20th anniversary. It all started in the spring of 1991, when then WPLJ VP of Programming Tom Cuddy and general manager Mitch Dolan hired Scott Shannon. Scott was fresh from his recent exit out from Pirate Radio. Shannon, who is credited to the early success of Z100 and the Morning...

Oct 5, 2011

RapMag.com’s October 2011 issue is out and loaded with helpful articles. Highlights include this month’s topic for Q It Up “How do you know what to charge for your freelance work?” Dave Foxx’s Production 212 Column is tackling on your station’s imaging this fall. The title goes “Number One? At What, Exactly?” Here...

Sep 30, 2011

Pandora maybe gaining a phenomenal increase of listeners and subscribers, significant ratings versus traditional radio, lots of publicity, and a promise to kill traditional radio, it still lacks some key features. Although it poses itself a real custom radio (you create your own station), there are certain things on Pandora that you really can’t...

Sep 1, 2011

It has been 22 years. Wikipedia: The station was a long wave radio station broadcasting to Ireland and the United Kingdom on 252 kHz (1190 metres) from its 1988 purpose built transmission site Clarkstown radio transmitter, which provided service to Atlantic 252 from 1989 until 2002. The station’s studios were located just 12 km (7 mi) away in Mornington...

Aug 26, 2011

Southern Cross Austereo’s Craig Bruce (http://www.sca.com.au) recently had a video interview with Mark Ramsey (http://www.markramseymedia.com) discussing about the future of radio in the US and abroad. Among topics discussed are: Are listeners less engaged in radio than they used to be? What will be the impact of pure-plays like Pandora or Spotify on...

Aug 25, 2011

Your iPad can be just more than gaming tablet. If you are into audio production, there are hundreds of apps, anything from rookie to pro, but what’s an app if you can’t use your hardware with it. Here are 4 basic audio gears that can go with your Apple. From simple cables to even a condenser microphone. Don’t forget also that there is an iO...

Aug 18, 2011

This month’s issue of RAPMAG (Radio And Production Magazine www.rapgmag.com) continued its topic on why producers still have not made the switch to Pro Tools. My entry made it and found out that I had the same concerns and reasons with other producers around the world. I do have Pro Tools on my workstation. But I have a few reasons why I have never...

Aug 16, 2011

It’s still too early to tell but these raw talents are promising. And you can see from their determination and passion. I am talking about the industry’s youngest producers who may be young at age but have the personality and dedication to be next big names in radio production. Gavan Bruderer Gavan Bruderer is our 19 year old producer and voice...