Radio Santa María de Toledo, created in 1993 to support the dissemination of gospel content and Church activities, has grown over three decades into a key local radio outlet.
After operating from the same headquarters for more than 30 years, the station has started a new phase with updated facilities and selected technical upgrades.
Deployment of a Dante Audio Network
As part of this upgrade, Radio Santa María de Toledo selected AEQ to implement a Dante-based audio-over-IP network. The system is managed through a NetBox 32 MX matrix, enabling scalable and flexible multichannel routing. Three Forum IP consoles were added, designed for ON-AIR operations with modular configuration, parametric equalizers, filters, dynamics, and up to 32 mix buses.
Additional Consoles and Telephony
The installation also includes a Capitol IP console with 100 mm faders and AoIP connectivity for up to 32 channels, intended for small studio environments, as well as the Systel IP 16 system for IP telephony and conferencing with 16 VoIP lines and Dante/AES-67 integration. Existing audio codecs remain active to maintain continuity through IP compatibility, low latency, and remote control.
Statement from the Technical Director
Technical Director Francisco Requena stated:
“After 32 years broadcasting from the same location, Radio Santa María de Toledo and Canal Diocesano de TV have moved their facilities to a new headquarters, updating and renovating equipment for both radio and TV. Thanks to the technical and human support of AEQ, since radio broadcasts began in 1993, a DANTE network has been installed that allows radio and television to be interconnected with the same audio signal, facilitating all audio traffic between different radio and TV studios.
All of this is managed from the NETBOX 32 MX matrix, in addition to installing two Forum IP mixers for radio continuity and production with 18 and 12 faders respectively, another Forum IP mixer for TV production control, and a Capitol IP mixer in the central TV continuity control room. The installation is completed by a Systel IP 16 to manage telephony together with the Venus-3, Alio, and Mercury IP codecs that were already in place.
Thanks to all this, Radio Santa María de Toledo and Canal Diocesano de TV are facing a new and exciting stage with significant technical improvements, with the support of the Archbishopric of Toledo, the professionals who make up the staff, and the companies that provide service and technical support.”
