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Bridge Technologies to Unveil Enhanced Audio Panel for VB440 at IBC
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Maria Kholodova: Bridge Technologies will release an updated audio panel for their VB440 production probe. The enhancement offers comprehensive audio monitoring across unlimited flows, single channel isolation, and compatibility with all Dolby standards, optimizing audio broadcasts in diverse production settings.
So, Mary, tell me about this.
Mary: Well, this product is really useful for several reasons. First, from a practical standpoint, it eliminates the need for multiple equipment racks. We’re all running out of rack space, and this helps address that issue. But the main benefit is its single-channel isolation feature. For instance, you can pinpoint problems on one channel and ensure accurate monitoring. Some might argue that you can achieve this by just observing the metering, but the company’s president made an excellent point. You might see everything’s fine on the meter, but what if you’re broadcasting French commentary instead of English? You won’t catch that by just looking at the meters. This product also offers room metering and supports up to eight users simultaneously. So, not just technicians, but producers or other staff can monitor to ensure everything’s right. I recall an incident where we missed an entire audio channel and broadcast in the wrong language. This product would’ve prevented that, and I’d probably have fewer gray hairs.
Philip: In the video world where I work, it’s straightforward: you either have a clear picture or you don’t. But in audio, how many products are there that help with analysis? Like you mentioned, meters only show there’s sound, not necessarily if it’s good. I can judge a video by its quality. Are there many products like this in the industry?
Mary: This company is in a unique position. While there are products that allow single-channel listening, they aren’t primarily designed for that. Accessing such features often requires navigating through multiple menus, and they might not always have the metering. This product combines both needs, and I haven’t come across anyone else offering what they do.
Maria: That’s all the time we have today. Many thanks to our experts – Philip and Mary! And don’t forget to comment on the news we’ve discussed. See you next Monday at the same time! Goodbye!
Hosts: Philip Grossman, Mary Ann Seidler, and Maria Kholodova.
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