A recent industry event brought together leading broadcast engineers and audio professionals to discuss the latest advancements in live production audio. The symposium, hosted by the DTV Audio Group and SVG, featured presentations and panel discussions on emerging audio technologies and their impact on the industry.

Calrec Product Manager Shares Insights

Pete Walker, Calrec's Product Manager, delivered a presentation on AES67, SMPTE ST-2110, and NMOS, highlighting the growing importance of shared networks for live broadcasts. His talk emphasized the benefits of Calrec's Hydra2 network in supporting these emerging standards.

Walker also participated in a panel discussion with representatives from ESPN, PAC-12 Networks, and Turner Sports on leveraging virtualization, automation, and artificial intelligence to relieve the burden on audio engineers (A1s) and allow them to focus on their craft. The main goal of this effort is to provide better mixes and enhance overall broadcast quality.

Industry Experts Share Insights

The symposium provided a unique opportunity for industry professionals to share knowledge, observations, and experiences with their peers. Attendees included hands-on operational users who appreciated the technical insights and real-world applications presented during the event.

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