Where's My Console? New Tools Lead to New Workflows for On-Air Radio Talent

摘要

“Virtual Radio” is the buzz-phrase amongrnforward-thinking radio broadcasters. The term implies newrntools, new methods, and new workflows for producingrncompelling audio content.rnWorkflow virtualization is now taking several directions. Arncommon theme within these manifestations is thernabstraction of traditional hardware into graphical userrninterfaces. A hardware audio console with faders, buttons,rnknobs, switches, and meters is no longer a requirement forrncreating a radio show. Even a full-service live show, withrnstudio guests, remote contribution, bumper audio, soundrneffects, jingles, and more is easily produced using a virtualrnaudio console. And, whether or not a console is fullyrnvirtualized, some functions can be performedrnalgorithmically, such as gain-riding a talk show or panelrndiscussion. Further, a virtual console can bring togetherrnequipment and functions that used to be separate, andrnrequired separate hardware interfaces and controllers.rnNow, everything a radio producer needs can easily fit onrnmulti-touch touchscreen. Touch-controlled faders, phonernlines, codecs, mic processing, and even the full automationrnsystem can all reside together on a non-glare multi-touchrnscreen that’s easy to use and inviting to behold.