NG Media Selects AEQ Technology

NG Media produces radio content from one of the most remote regions in the world, the 250,000 square kilometres of Ngaanyatjarra Lanas in Australia, with a clear focus on cultural and community-based information for the traditional inhabitants of that part of the country.

The upgrade of its technology allows these remote communities to now share their stories and news with each other.

NG Media's management, in collaboration with AEQ's local Australian partner Broadcast Components, have selected AEQ's digital radio technology as it allows for easy implementation, and simple remote access for technicians and crew members. This new digital audio technology also means that stations can easily share high quality content between different station locations.

To equip the heart of the system, the popular AEQ FORUM LITE digital console has been selected for its flexibility, robustness and ease of operation. AEQ FORUM can be configured between 4 and 12 faders to meet the needs of each of the 6 new studios and more can be added in future expansions as the station and its operational requirements grow. This helps an organisation like NG-Media on such an important project to adjust the investment when the budget is limited, but prepares the station for the future.

Thus NG Media opted for 12-fader AEQ FORUM LITE at its main site in Wingellina (Irrunytju) and 8-fader AEQ FORUM LITE for its other 5 RIBS studios.

AEQ FORUM IP SPLIT is a mixing console designed for ONAIR broadcast control. It incorporates all the basic features necessary in this type of environment: automatic monitor cut, cough cut, faderstart, signalling control, control signals for the automation of external equipment, external communications management, intercommunication, etc.

With its modular design and small size, it adapts perfectly to different scenarios: self-monitoring, control-locutory, television production controls, sound production, mixed configurations, integration in large installations, etc. Simplicity and control power are combined in the AEQ FORUM IP console to cover both basic and advanced operation needs. The FORUM IP SPLIT version comes with the FR CORE modular engine in 3 rack units. It can consist of up to 6 quad fader modules and a control and monitoring unit. They can be equipped with AoIP multi-channel input and output cards compatible with the new AES67 protocol via DANTE™ technology. Through this connectivity, signals can be picked up and delivered to other consoles, routers, and other input and output terminal equipment from over 300 different manufacturers. It is also possible to choose MADI connectivity, and can be equipped with up to two internal digital telephone hybrids.

Broadcast Components' technical team coordinated the installation of all cabling and electrical work for all locations, as well as supplying all other ancillary equipment such as microphones, loudspeakers, processors, ONAIR indicators, etc.... in an ambitious turnkey project in one of the most remote locations in the country. To ensure continuity of transmission and minimise security issues, the equipment rack furniture has been moved from inside the studios to a separate room with controlled access.

Australian engineer Ben Pridmore was ultimately responsible for the installation and was in charge of coordinating the commissioning and on-site training, as well as the requested remote work.

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