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Dinner with Pete: Riedel Artist – PST #047
Harlan Erskine Harlan Erskine

Dinner with Pete: Riedel Artist – PST #047

For PST #047, the main course was Riedel Artist. Pete cooked up a fifteen step quickstart program from the start to the completely programmed with some advanced programming, logic, saving default settings, markers, panel settings, and much more!

Streamed on Friday, May 1, 2020, at 4:00 PM

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Introduction to Backbone CoHost PL – PST #045
Harlan Erskine Harlan Erskine

Introduction to Backbone CoHost PL – PST #045

On PST #045, we talked with guests Richard Cerney, and George Capalbo from Backbone Networks about their Backbone CoHost PL; a fast and easy way for stations to create an always-available “Party Line” conference room for one or more hosts, guests, and correspondents to contribute live audio for your broadcasts. We also went over the call-in show format application.

Streamed on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 4:00 PM

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Introduction to Wavetool by Wavemark – PST #043
Harlan Erskine Harlan Erskine

Introduction to Wavetool by Wavemark – PST #043

On PST #043, we talked with guest Timo Liski from Wavemark, who shared Wavetool, a next-generation audio & RF monitoring app. He walked us through the main features of the Wavetool software and the many ways to set up a listening station with different sound sources and wireless receivers.

Streamed on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at 12:00 PM

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Immersive Audio for Live Events with d&b audiotechnik – PST #042
Harlan Erskine Harlan Erskine

Immersive Audio for Live Events with d&b audiotechnik – PST #042

On PST #042, we discussed the evolution of live sound with Nick Malgieri (Advanced Systems Specialist) and Zach Brady (Education and Application Support) from d&b audiotechnik. We went over a range of topics, including contrasting traditional sound system design with immersive design, the tools that d&b provides to implement various designs, and several case studies.

Streamed on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 4:00 PM

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Industry Discussion Around COVID-19 – PST #041
Harlan Erskine Harlan Erskine

Industry Discussion Around COVID-19 – PST #041

On PST #041, we discussed COVID-19 and preparing the production industry to re-enter the marketplace. Guest Denise Woodward shared her research around CDC, WHO, and manufacturer guidelines on equipment prep, maintenance, and on-site care. We also shared ideas around tools and techniques for assisting our customers, talent, and presenters in feeling comfortable as we interact with them on the show site.

Streamed on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 1:30 PM

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Sports Broadcast A2 Roundtable – PST #040
Harlan Erskine Harlan Erskine

Sports Broadcast A2 Roundtable – PST #040

On our second sports discussion, we talked with the A2s about their role and workflow when working on a sports broadcast. Topics included only stories from large scale events, RF, parab's, comms as well as the unique challenge of managing patches at the truck compound. Joining us are Monique Cook, Tony Johnson, Matt Hooten, and Patrick Martin. Michael Mason from CP Communications will be a guest moderator along with the PST team.

Streamed on Monday, April 27, 2020, at 4:00 PM

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Sports Broadcast A1 Roundtable – PST #039
Harlan Erskine Harlan Erskine

Sports Broadcast A1 Roundtable – PST #039

On PST #039, we had an open discussion with some of the top audio sports truck mixers in the industry. Guests Fred Aldous, Dave Grundtvig, and Scott Pray shared their insights and experiences from some of the largest sporting events in broadcast. Topics included EFX mixing, immersive audio in sports, mixing through the cacophony of PL's, loudness standards, and, of course, examples of field applications like the NFL Super Bowl. Michael Mason from CP Communications will be a guest moderator along with the PST team.

Streamed on Monday, April 27, 2020, at 12:00 PM

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CrewCom Wireless Intercom Field Application – PST #036
Harlan Erskine Harlan Erskine

CrewCom Wireless Intercom Field Application – PST #036

On PST #036, we went over CrewCom Wireless Intercom Field Application in detail with Pete Erskine, and Brian Ready, and Kevin O'Brien from CP Communications. Our talk included programming tips learned on an international sports tournament held at a private home in Long Island.

Streamed on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 12:00 PM

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Producing Shows for Indie Theatre with Ego Actus – PST #034
Harlan Erskine Harlan Erskine

Producing Shows for Indie Theatre with Ego Actus – PST #034

On PST #034 is Ego Actus’ Bruce A! Kraemer and Joan Kane. They have produced and directed more than a dozen shows off-broadway and winners in an international festival, The Ego Actus Theatre Company “It's not "off-Broadway," it's independent theatre.”

Streamed on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at 12:00 PM

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Stories from the Field: A users guide to Sennheiser – PST #033
Harlan Erskine Harlan Erskine

Stories from the Field: A users guide to Sennheiser – PST #033

For the inaugural edition of “Stories from the Field” (PST #033), we heard from Al Craig of Sydney, Australia, for “A users guide to Sennheiser WSM.” Al works as a broadcast A2 and developed a workflow for using Sennheiser WSM as a critical tool for managing RF systems in the compressed load in times that sports A2s face in the field.

Streamed on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 8:00 PM

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Networking: Dante, AES67, & Other IP Traffic – PST #029
Harlan Erskine Harlan Erskine

Networking: Dante, AES67, & Other IP Traffic – PST #029

On PST #029, we discussed best practices focused around device networks implementing Dante, AES67, and other IP traffic on common networks. Guests joining us from Shure were Doug Daube, Assoc. Director of Networked Mic Systems and Joel Norris, Networking Applications Engineer and from Clair Global, Ben Harris, Network Architect.

Streamed on Friday, April 17, 2020, at 12:00 PM

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