Radio Station WVIA-FM Chooses Telos for Audio over IP Modernization
In the heart of northeastern and central Pennsylvania, WVIA Radio serves its audience through five transmitters and ten translators. With an 18-year-old audio routing console system in need of an upgrade, the station's chief engineer embarked on a quest to find a modern solution that would cater to their traditional broadcasting needs.
The search led to the Axia Quasar console, an integrated tool that would prove to be a versatile and powerful addition to WVIA Radio's operations. The focus of the replacement was modernising to Audio over Internet Protocol (AoIP), a digital workflow that allows for efficient networked audio distribution and management.
The Quasar console offers extensive flexibility in settings and parameters, allowing for detailed engineering and configuration. Yet, it remains uncomplicated for day-to-day operations, ensuring ease of use for operators. This balance between advanced capabilities and user-friendliness is a key attribute that makes the Quasar console suitable for public radio stations like WVIA-FM, an affiliate of NPR.
One of the standout features of the Quasar console is its built-in virtual mixers, or V-Mix. These allow for the control of feeds for different air paths and HD Radio subchannels, making the management of multiple audio streams and subchannels a seamless process.
Moreover, the Quasar console is part of the Telos Alliance's AoIP ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration with other AoIP devices. This compatibility is crucial for a modern radio station like WVIA Radio, which relies heavily on digital workflows and integration with other AoIP equipment.
The WVIA Radio team believes that the Axia Quasar console will serve their station well for many years to come. They chose the console due to its ease of functionality, compatibility with their already acquired Livewire-ready gear, and its ability to maintain a traditional broadcast console feel. Additionally, the console's impressive design makes it an attractive addition for station tours.
In conclusion, the Axia Quasar console's combination of advanced engineering capabilities, user-friendly interface, and virtual mixing features make it an ideal choice for public radio stations seeking both sophistication and ease of use in their digital transition.
The station's chief engineer, in search of a modern solution, discovered the Axia Quasar console, a versatile and powerful tool that caters to traditional broadcasting needs. One of its standout features is the built-in virtual mixers, enabling effective control over multiple audio streams and subchannels for radio stations like WVIA-FM. Moreover, the Quasar console's compatibility with other AoIP devices, such as the station's Livewire-ready gear, ensures seamless integration within the station's digital workflow.
