NH Media’s Technological Advancement

NH Media, the regional broadcaster for North Holland, has taken a significant technological stride by adopting an IP-integrated production system in their Hilversum studios. Designed in collaboration with D&MS and equipped through Media Utilities, the system represents the cutting-edge in broadcast production, seamlessly integrating radio, visual-radio, and television production.

Strategic Shift and Unified Technology Approach
Edgar van Santen, Broadcast Coordinator at NH Media, outlined the company’s strategic shift to Hilversum in 2022 and its unified technology approach. The integration allows NH Media and AT5 newsroom journalists to operate the system without requiring technical assistance. Embracing NewTek NDI protocol for video and Audinate Dante for audio underlines the network’s commitment to flexibility and resource-sharing across its Amsterdam and Hilversum sites.

Innovative Control Room and Streaming Solutions

NH Media’s TV control room is now equipped with a NewTek TriCaster, an all-in-one live production system renowned for its user-friendliness, making it accessible to all staff. For streaming, the broadcaster utilizes vMix, enhanced by Visual Radio Assist for an immersive visual radio experience.

User-Friendly Audio Mixing Equipment
In the audio domain, DHD audio mixers are the chosen tools for their ease of operation, allowing complex setups to be user-friendly. NH Media’s arsenal includes a combination of RX2 desks, XC3 Cores, and TX panels. DHD audio mixers, known for their modular design, provide versatility and the potential for future workflow expansions.

Industry Praise and the Trend of Visual Radio
Marc Herrmann, Managing Director of DHD audio, praises NH Media’s installation, highlighting the ease of use, versatility, and space efficiency of DHD’s modular audio systems. He also notes the growing trend of visual radio, which synergizes the strengths of radio and television broadcasting.

Customization and Global Applicability of DHD Mixers
The DHD RX2 audio mixers offer customization from small to large-scale production units. Each module boasts a high brightness touch display supporting multiple character sets, underscoring the system’s global applicability.

The Core of NH Media’s System
At the heart of the system, the XC3 IP core is a powerhouse supporting a vast array of stereo faders, stereo busses, and AES67 IP audio channels, further expandable via IPx modules for an extensive Dante network.

NH Media’s Industry Leadership
This technological overhaul positions NH Media at the forefront of the broadcasting industry, setting new standards for radio and television production efficiency and integration.

News source: https://dhd.audio/nh-media-adopts-dhd-audios-high-efficiency-studio-control-system/