Description
Take the mystery out of the conversion to HD Radio transmission with this hands-on approach to implementation. HD Radio Implementation will take this new subject and make it familiar. With details and descriptions of what HD Radio is, what changes are necessary and unnecessary in the studio, STL path and audio chain, it takes this new technology and makes it friendly so you can successfully convert your station. After reading this book, you will come away with an understanding of how to implement HD Radio for your facility with a minimum of hassles. It is intended to be read and understood by the station Engineer, but the General Manager, Program Director and Operations Director will be able to understand the nature of HD Radio and how it will affect their facility.
*Teaches you to install and properly adjust HD Radio equipment
*In-depth real-world HD Radio installations with system setup, illustrations, and photos
*Makes sense out of the various methods of implementing HD Radio on an FM station
Contents
Part 1:
Requirements Common to AM and FM for HD Radio Implementation
- Studio Equipment
- STL systems
- The Audio Chain
- Do I Really Need Internet Access at the Transmitter?
- What do I Really Need to Change to Put HD On The Air?
Part 2:
Requirements Pertaining to AM HD Only
- Requirements of the Transmitter
- Requirements of the Antenna System
- Required Equipment Needed to Transmit an HD Signal
- Power and Air Conditioning Loads at the Transmitter
- Facts and Fallacies Relating to HD Installation
Part 3:
Requirements Pertaining to FM HD Only
- Requirements of the Transmitter
- Requirements of the Antenna System
- Required Equipment Needed to Transmit an HD Signal
- Power and Air Conditioning Loads at the Transmitter
- Facts and Fallacies Relating to HD Installation
Part 4:
Implementing AM HD Radio
- Interfacing to the Transmitter
- Audio Connections and Dealing with AES Data
- The Importance of Installing a Bypass Device
- Remote Control Connections, What Test Equipment is Required?
- Adjustments for Best Performance
- Meeting the NRSC Mask
- Importance of and How to Adjust the Analog Delay
- Implementing Title and Artist Data
- How to Set Up and Use VNC
Part 5:
Implementing FM HD Radio
- High Level Combining-Mid Level Combining-Common Amplification-How to Decide Which is Best for Your Facility
- Interfacing to the Transmitter
- Audio Connections and Dealing with AES Data
- Implementing Multichannel HD Transmission
- The Importance of Installing a Bypass Device
- Remote Control Connections, What Test Equipment is Required?
- Adjustments for Best Performance
- Meeting the NRSC Mask
- How to Adjust the Analog Delay
- Implementing Title and Artist Data
- How to Set Up and Use VNC
Appendicies:
- Dealing with the Inherent Delay at the Studio and on Remote
- A Listing of Equipment Manufacturers and "For More Information"