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U.K. DAB Multiplex Relicensing Plan Gains Support

Posted: 18 Mar 2022 01:14 PM PDT https://www.radioworld.com/global/u-k-dab-multiplex-licensing-plan-gains-support


A report from the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee of the House of Commons agrees with the recent decision by the U.K. government to renew automatically current DAB multiplex operator licenses.

In January, the government proposed allowing broadcast regulator Ofcom to
renew the two national commercial radio multiplex licenses until year-end
2035 without going through a reapplication or competitive bid process. The Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport subsequently sought
parliamentary approval to move forward with the draft legislative reform
order.

In its report, the committee found that the automatic renewal process would
be in the best interest of broadcasters and the public and would reduce “administrative inconvenience” and costs for the regulator.

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The report acknowledged that the move did disadvantage potential newcomers looking to operate the two national DAB multiplexes; however, based upon
prior experience with bidding for both national and local DAB multiplexes
it was determined that such new entrants were unlikely and that
broadcasters and the public were better served by ensuring consistency
through 2035.

The committee review is the latest step in advancing the legislative reform order. On Mar. 2, the House of Lords Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee approved the draft order. The order must now be put before both houses of Parliament for approval.

If the order is approved, licenses for the two national DAB multiplexes
will remain with their current holders — Digital One and Sound Digital — until Dec. 31, 2025. If it is not approved, the licenses would expire in
2023 and 2028 and a new application/bidding process would be held for each.

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The Podcast Academy to Honor Serial with Governors Award

Posted: 18 Mar 2022 07:25 AM PDT https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/news-makers/changing-the-publics-perception-of-podcasts-serial-to-be-recognized-by-podcast-academy


The Podcast Academy announced Friday that its Board of Governors will
bestow Serial with the Governors Award, recognizing the impact a podcast or individual has had on the industry.

Serial co-creators Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder will accept the top honor
at the second annual Awards for Excellence in Audio (The Ambies) on March
22.

From the creators of This American Life, Serial debuted in October 2014 and
is hosted by Koenig and edited by Snyder. The podcast series tells one
story over the course of a season. In its first season, Serial investigated
the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, an 18-year-old student at Woodlawn High
School in Baltimore County. Its subsequent seasons explored the story of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who was held for five years by the Taliban,
followed by a look at the cases within the Justice Center Complex in
Cleveland.


Serial has been downloaded more than 420 million times, making it the most listened-to podcast in the history of the form. Serial also won the 2014 Peabody Award, the first time the award was given to a podcast, as well as major awards for broadcasting including the duPont-Columbia, Scripps
Howard, and Edward R. Murrow.

“The work that Sarah, Julie, and the entire Serial team have accomplished over the years is groundbreaking for the podcasting industry,” said Donald Albright, Chairperson of the Podcast Academy and President & Co-Founder of Tenderfoot TV. “Serial became a successful cultural phenomenon that changed the public’s perception of podcasts and helped elevate the medium to what
it is today.

They continue to spark curiosity and inspire podcasters new and old, which
is precisely why The Podcast Academy Governors are excited to recognize
them with this award.”

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The Ambies will be co-hosted by Ross Mathews and Nikki Boyer (2021 Podcast
of the Year Ambies-winner; Dying for Sex) and will be streamed on Twitch at 6:00 p.m. PST/ 9:00 p.m. EST from The Mayan Theater in Los Angeles.

The ceremony will highlight 178 nominees across 25 categories with winners
to be selected by every voting member of The Podcast Academy. The full list
of 2022 nominees can be found on the website.

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Angry Audio Introduces Livestream Audio Processor

Posted: 18 Mar 2022 06:19 AM PDT https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/products/angry-audio-introduces-livestream-audio-processor


This month, Angry Audio introduced the Chameleon C4 Livestream Audio
Processor. Designed for streaming and HD Radio applications, C4 is the
first in a family of processors based on Chameleon technology.

Chameleon is the brainchild of Angry Audios audio processing architect Cornelius “Corny” Gould. According to the company, Chameleon uses a form of artificial intelligence to analyze the incoming audio and make processing decisions accordingly. Parameters are being continuously adjusted to fit
the audio content, which means the same device can be used for virtually
any format.

[Related: Corny Gould Joins Angry Audio]

Angry Audio, a Tennessee-based company that specializes in making “gizmos
and gadgets, said Chameleon is easy to deploy because most of its processes
are done automatically.

Plug it in, hook it up, flip a few switches and you’re done, the company
said in a press release.
Angry Audios Chameleon C4 Livestream Audio Processor, available now (photo
via Angry Audio)

The C4 offers both analog and digital inputs and outputs, a built-in power supply, a powder-coated steel enclosure, and generous design margins. The
audio processor has a list price of $989 and is available for shipping now.

According to the manufacturer, the C4 is geared towards broadcasters with
HD Radio channels and/or livestreams in need of processing.

It’s also great for content creators who wish to make their programs sound more polished and professional, the press release read. Plus, anyone who
wants to comply with the new loudness recommendations from Amazon, Apple
and others will definitely want one.

Visit Angry Audios website to hear a live demo.

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