Simington Cautions Against “Whip-Sawing” Media Rules

Commissioner Nathan Simington thinks the FCC should wait rather than make more changes to media ownership rules just now. He calls it a strategy of “purposeful nothingness.” Simington, a Republican who has been on the FCC for 11 months, came across as a big fan of radio when he gave a pre-recorded talk to the […]

PTZOptics Acquires Tally-Lights

Robotic camera manufacturer expands video production and livestreaming product portfolio with the acquisition of the tally light brand

MMTC Calls for Proactive FCC Lead on 6G Rollout

Getty Images Zhihong Zhuo The MMTC says it has some ideas about how the FCC can help influence the eventual rollout of 6G technology. The Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel praising her for her recent remarks about 6G, but offers its thoughts on […]

Understand These New RFR Rules

Denny Todd is shown on Black Mountain near Las Vegas, wearing a Euclid Garment RF suit, in an undated photo from the archives of Richard Tell Associates. Stephen Lockwood, P.E., PMP, is president of Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers. The FCC recently adopted Docket No. 19-226, “Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Reassessment of […]

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: November 6, 2021 to November 12, 2021

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. The Senate Commerce Committee announced this week that it will hold a hearing to consider FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel for […]

Audio-Technica BP28 and BP28L Line + Shotgun Microphones Debut

Audio-Technica has introduced its new BP28 14-inch and BP28L 22.4-inch line + gradient large diaphragm condenser microphones, intended for use in broadcast, film, television, outdoor recording and theater applications. Combining a large-diaphragm condenser element with a 28 mm diameter shotgun design aiming for low-noise performance, the mics sport tight polar patterns and a patented acoustic […]

Marketron Releases Integration Suite

Broadcast business software developer Marketron has released the Integration Suite. The company says the suite “leverages open APIs, connectors, and custom integrations to give Marketron customers the ability to consolidate disparate data sources — including linear, O&O, and third-party digital advertising systems — into a single ecosystem.” Accordingly that should help, “users to reduce bottlenecks, […]