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WSB Technical Question

broadcastergeek

broadcastergeek

Hi Guys,

I have a quick question...I have a follow-up interview this week with WSB for a Board Operator position and I wanted to brush up on my knowledge of the board, so I have a better chance of getting the job. Does anyone know what brand and/or model they use? I know what kind of board my college radio station used (which was professional-grade and very high quality), but each board has its variations.

I just thought I'd ask. Thanks so much in advance!

-Aaron
 
What automation software are they using? Probably not a bad idea to learn that also.
 
Some of that automation software is Linux based (Rivendell) so you should probably learn a little about Linux also. Often you can download a trial version of the software and get a feel for the dashboard and you'll be at the top of the list to get the job! Good luck!
 
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Be Prepared!

I have no doubt that the engineers would likely "customize" the equipment to their pleasing. So don't expect everything to be just "off the shelf." I'd pay close attention in listening to them to have some idea of what "sound" they are producing at the end of the pipe.
 
Enco DAD is another popular automation software. Some other things you should know:
How to edit events in a playlist. (To do a makegood.)
How to set up mix-minus.
How to set up ISDN box. (Believe Jamie Dupree comes in on ISDN.)
How to set up digital satellite receivers. (Maybe Tiernan.)
How to operate transmitter remote. (You never know when the engineers will be out to lunch at the local strip club.)
 
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Kind of off the (specific) topic here but would WSB ever go stereo on 95.5? Their 'shotgun' promos sound great on the air. Could be even better in full FM (((STEREO))). I was listening a Braves game on 106.7 the other day in my car and it was like I was sitting right in the stands.... Full on surround sound! I realize WYAY is FM only but, would it be that difficult for WSBB to convert the simulcast of WSB to stereo?
 
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kf4rca said:
Enco DAD is another popular automation software. Some other things you should know:
How to edit events in a playlist. (To do a makegood.)
How to set up mix-minus.
How to set up ISDN box. (Believe Jamie Dupree comes in on ISDN.)
How to set up digital satellite receivers. (Maybe Tiernan.)
How to operate transmitter remote. (You never know when the engineers will be out to lunch at the local strip club.)
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Prophet NexGen is one as well... it, Scott/WideOrbit, AudioVault, Enco, Maestro are among the popular ones...also Zararadio is used by a lot..it's free!! DJBoss is another but it's not free
 
deejaywestbrook said:
Kind of off the (specific) topic here but would WSB ever go stereo on 95.5? Their 'shotgun' promos sound great on the air. Could be even better in full FM (((STEREO))). I was listening a Braves game on 106.7 the other day in my car and it was like I was sitting right in the stands.... Full on surround sound! I realize WYAY is FM only but, would it be that difficult for WSBB to convert the simulcast of WSB to stereo?
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It wouldn't be that difficult, but it would increase noise out in the fringe areas. You will get less usable range with the stereo on. WYAY doesn't run the stereo all the time; if they are doing talk, they typically turn it off and broadcast in mono.
 
Another Free One

Let's not forget Direttore automation software.
 
ContinuousWave said:
Prophet NexGen is one as well... it, Scott/WideOrbit, AudioVault, Enco, Maestro are among the popular ones...also Zararadio is used by a lot..it's free!! DJBoss is another but it's not free
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NextGen is being replaced by Zetta.

Cox is using Maestro and AudioVault, but it doing a test of WideOrbit in Athens, I believe. Of course, WideOrbit is what was once the Scott Systems / Google system.
 
wavo said:
You're right...that's probably more important than anything else. I think they run (Google) Wide Orbit but don't know for sure.
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WideOrbit bought what was the descendant of Scott Studios from Google years ago. There is no current relationship.
 
broadcastergeek said:
Do you know where I can find a users manual?
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Boards ("consoles") generally do not have a user manual. They have a technical manual and a sales-related data sheet or brochure.

Each board is hooked up differently, with faders and source switching being decided at the station level. Generally, the sources are labeled, knowing how to put a source on the air or into an internal feed (to "tape" a phoner, for example) is all that is needed. The station engineering staff and programmer will explain this. Knowing how to swap out a plug-in board is not what you will need to know.
 
Frank, It's not radiodicussions but will Cox let it's employees post. I know a local cluster manager will not allow private postings. All social media is to be ran on the company's accounts. You even have to "friend" him on your facebook". Of corse you could use a fake name and hope to not get caught. My advice is to really read the employment contract very closely.
 
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