Kevin Hilton
Industry TrendsDTT and Wireless Mics Win Out at WRC23
Digital terrestrial television (DTT) received a vote of confidence in its continued resistance against the growing dominance of streaming at the end of last year when its primary place in the UHF spectrum was secured for the foreseeable future.
Industry TrendsBehind the Scenes: America's Cup
Even the best laid plans change over time, but most technical installations start with some definite ideas about where and how technology will be used. This was not the case with the 2021 America’s Cup.
Industry TrendsHow We Built It: Boom Radio’s home broadcasting setup
Boom Radio, which launched last month, is thought to be the first UK station without a central studio facility. Kevin Hilton found out how the presenters are broadcasting entirely from home.
Industry TrendsEBU tackles loudness in streaming with R128 update
Loudness, and in particular differing sound levels on TV have long been a source of frustration for viewers. The EBU R128 loudness standard, which was launched at IBC ten years ago, has addressed it and the latest update now covers streaming services.
Industry TrendsHow new audio products aim to tackle a post-Covid world
With big technology showcases cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, manufacturers have turned to online launches and tutorials to highlight their new products. Kevin Hilton rounds up some of the big audio product news.
Industry TrendsBehind the scenes: Springwatch
As the broadcast of BBC’s seasonal wildlife show Springwatch comes to an end, IBC365 looks at how the live show was produced despite Covid-19 restrictions.
Industry TrendsTuning in to real home radio
Radio production is better placed than TV to broadcast from home. But the coronavirus lockdown still poses challenges for the sector, writes Kevin Hilton.
Industry TrendsThe noise around AI
AI is being touted as a transformative technology for the media space, but audio was an early adopter, writes Kevin Hilton.
Industry TrendsThe state of spatial sound
Advances in technology and new media devices are bringing premium features like immersive audio to a wider audience. Kevin Hilton looks at how market leader Dolby Atmos got to this point and the current state of the spatial sound market.
Industry TrendsAudio leads IP, VR and AR transformation
NAB 2018: In the past few years there has been more parity between audio and video, and no longer is the cliche “audio is the poor relation to video” trotted out at exhibitions.
Industry TrendsLessons from the frontline: How broadcast adopts battlefield tech
From radio links to player-tracking technology, the broadcast industry has made use of decades of military research and development.
Industry TrendsObject-based audio: Slicing and dicing sound for broadcast
Object-based audio promises immersion, accessibility, personalisation and interactivity, but fears of a format war persist.
