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WUIS / Illinois Public Radio chooses Wheatstone Wheatstone's Wheatnet-IP networking system is at the center of a new facility!
Engineer Greg Charles Manfroi describes the design of his new facility, built around the WheatNet-IP Audio-Over-IP networking system from Wheatstone Corporation, in a recent Radio World article. Consisting of five radio studios, a performance studio and a Technical Operations Center, the facility is brilliantly designed and is a real showplace.
NASCAR Media Group installs Wheatstone Wheatstone E-6 consoles installed at NASCAR Hall of Fame, in time for grand opening!
The NASCAR Media Group, with the assistance of integrator CEI and consultant Stu Albert Broadcast, recently completed the installation of a Wheatstone TDM network, just in time for the grand opening of the facility in June.
corus installs TDM-Network Wheatnet-TDM Audio Network System Scheduled for Delivery at New Corus Headquarters in Toronto
The Corus Entertainment Group is constructing a 500,000 square foot multi-media complex dubbed Corus Quay to serve as their new headquarters. Wheatstone Corporation will provide the audio infrastructure for facility's radio stations CILQ (Q107 FM), CFNY (Edge FM), and CFMJ (640 AM) . The Bridge-based system is the first to integrate the E-Series control surfaces into a TDM platform. It consists of eight Evolution 6 control surfaces, two Evolution 4 control surfaces, nine Evolution 6 VMI-E Virtual Mixer Interfaces, and twelve Glass E Remote Control Surface Software bundles. The backbone of the system consists of two WheatNet 4864s (48 port TDM switches) in a dual-redundant configuration interfacing to six 22-position Bridge I/O frames and twenty 10-Position Bridge Satellite I/O frames, creating a 1000 x 1200 audio I/O matrix and 552 x 552 GPI logic matrix. Shipment is scheduled for early February.
acadia Acadia Broadcasting Ltd Purchases E-Series WheatNet-IP Audio Network
Acadia stations CHSJ-FM & CHWV-FM in Saint John, New Brunswick have purchased 4 x E6 control surfaces, 5 x IP-88a Analog Blades, 1x IP-88ad analog/digital Blade, 17 AoIP Drivers for sound card replacement on iMediaTouch, Glass E (remote surface control software),  Navigator (system configuration software) and 10 GP Series desk top turret systems through Wheatstone's Canadian dealer, Ron Paley Broadcast.  Hugh Morrison (Chief Engineer) with the help of Paul East at SBL (Sound Broadcasting Ltd.) designed both the IT network back bone and the Wheatnet-IP audio network. Installation will begin February 2010.
Virgin Radio Astral Media Radio CKQB-FM in Ottawa Upgrades with Wheatstone Blade Networking Technology
Astral Media Radio in Ottawa, ON  purchased 2 x E6 and 4x E4 control surfaces along with 12 x IP-88a Analog Blades, Glass E (remote surface control software),  Navigator (system configuration software) and PC-XY Site License (configurable PC router control software) through Wheatstone's dealer Marketing Marc Vallee for their current station format Virgin Radio and the newly assigned license by the CRTC. Jorge Del Cid (Chief Engineer) at Astral Radio Ottawa will be starting installation for the IP- based network audio system using Cisco Catalyst switches in February 2010.
Evanov Evanov Radio Group Toronto Outfits New Headquarters with Wheatnet-IP Audio Network
Evanov Radio Group Toronto (CIDC-FM, CKDX-FM & CIAO-AM) recently installed a Wheatnet-IP system to help move into their new facility just a few doors down the street which now houses all three radio stations and corporate offices. An E-4 control surface, 4 IP-88a analog Blades, 1x IP-88ad Blade, Navigator (system configuration software) and PC-XY Site License (configuration PC router control software) was all purchased from Wheatstone's Canadian dealer, Ron Paley Broadcast and installed by Evanov's engineers
Evanov Evanov Radio Group renovates newly acquired CKPC-AM/FM facility with Wheatnet-IP Audio Network
Evanov Radio Group recently purchased CKPC in Brantford, ON from Telephone City Broadcast Ltd. They decided to renovate the current facilities with Wheatnet-IP. Adam Robinson (Director of Technologies) and Leanne Browne (Chief Engineer) were quick to choose 2 x E4 control surfaces, 3 x IP-88a Analog Blades and Navigator (system configuration software) after their recent installation of Wheatnet- IP at the new facility in Toronto. The Brantford system was purchased from Wheatstone's Canadian dealer, Ron Paley Broadcast and installed by Evanov's engineers..
CIUT University of Toronto Will Go On-AIr with Wheatnet-IP Blade System at New Facility
University of Toronto (CIUT-FM) Sam Petite (Chief Engineer) of CIUT purchased Wheatnet-IP system for their new broadcast studio located at the new facility on campus. An E4 control surface, 2x IP-88a Analog Blades and Navigator (system configuration software) were purchased through Ron Paley Broadcast in Winnipeg, MB. The system was installed by TRC Systems (Ted Clarke) using a Cisco Catalyst Gigabit Ethernet switch.
Atlantic Broadcasters Ltd Installs Wheatnet-IP and Vorsis Audio Processors
Atlantic Broadcasters Ltd. (CJFX-FM, XFM) recently installed a Wheatnet-IP audio network in their current facility. 2x E6 control
surfaces, 1x VMI, 4x IP-88a Analog Blades, 6x AoIP Drivers for sound card replacement on iMediaTouch On-Air & Production PC's, Navigator (system configuration software), Vorsis FM-5 and 2x Vorsis VP-8 processors through Ron Paley Broadcast in Winnipeg, MB. Barry MacKinnon (Operations Manager) and Chad Jackson (Consultant) chose the Wheatnet-IP system due to the V.M.I. control surface The V.M.I. (Virtual Mixer Interface) is a full control surface located on a PC. This eliminates the need for a hardware control surface, and allows access to all inputs within the network. The system was installed by TRC Systems in Toronto (Ted Clarke) using a Cisco Catalyst Gigabit Ethernet switch.
Seattle Schools Seattle Public Schools To Integrate Wheatnet-IP System Into New Building
After evaluating several systems, Greg Nielson (GM) along with Matt Cohen (Engineer) decided to purchase the Wheatnet- IP audio network for their new building. This will be a multi- phase project where Phase 1 will incorporate 1 E4 control surface, 3x IP-88a Analog Blades, 2x IP-88ad Analog / Digital Blades, 4x IP-88d Digital Blades, 6 AoIP Drivers for sound card replacement on iMediaTouch and various production softwares, 2 XYE-R system controllers, 1 XYE-RD dual hardware controller and Navigator (system configuration software). KNHC used local contract engineer Buzz Anderson to help with the installation and purchased all the equipment though Broadcast Supply Worldwide (BSW).
ibc Wheatstone Introduces New Audio Processing and AoIP Networking Products
Wheatstone Corporation, a world-leading manufacturer of broadcast and studio audio solutions, announces the addition of another new member of the ever-growing Vorsis audio processor line: the new model M2 Dual Digital Voice Processor and Wheatstone’s new PC-XY Virtual XY Controller, a matrix-based XY control interface for the award-winning Wheatnet-IP networked audio system. | Download Press Release
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Corus Cambridge-Kitchener Station Installs WheatNet-IP Audio Network
The CIZN-FM and CIAM-AM facility located in Cambridge, Ontario has implemented Wheatstone’s award-winning Wheatnet-IP AoIP network that includes 4x E6-16 Fader Split Control Surfaces, 4 redundant power supplies, 8 ip-88a Blades, 1 ip-88d Blade, 6 GP-3 desk top turret systems, WheatNet-IP Navigator Software, PC-XY Controller Software, and 20 AoIP drivers to integrate with MediaTouch Automation, Vox Pro, Adobe Audition and MediaTouch Production . The station took delivery of the order which was placed through regional dealer Ron Paley Broadcast in August 2009.
voa orders wheatstone audio consoles VOA has placed orders for 19 Evolution 6 Control Surfaces and associated E Series router frames
These console systems will replace the analog consoles in the core studios at VOA. The new E-Series systems will join the eight other Wheatstone D Series Digital Consoles are already in use at VOA. The order was placed through Communications Engineering, Inc. in Newington, VA.
Steam Broadcasting Communications orders WheatNet-IP Network and E-Series Consoles
The system, scheduled for installation at the Cool FM 96.9 FM station in Lagos, consists of 2 Evolution 6-20 control surfaces, 2 WheatNet-IP 88a Blades, and Navigator software.The order was placed through dealer BSW.
KYTV Purchases D-10s and Bridge Network for Springfield, Missouri Facility
The Schurz Communications owned NBC affiliate has ordered two Wheatstone D-10 TV Control Surfaces and a Networked Bridge Router System. The system will provide two networked control systems with full source/destination sharing and will integrate with a new Ross Overdrive automation system. Installation is scheduled for October.
United Nations Project will utilize Wheatstone D-9 Consoles
Video Corporation of America has purchased 9 D-9 television consoles and a Bridge Routing System for their upcoming United Nations Project.
Blackburn Radio of Windsor, Canada transitions to AoIP technology with Wheatstone
Regional dealer Ron Paley Broadcast engineered the sale of one E-6 12 fader console, one E-6 8 fader console, and a WheatNet-IP network made up of 4 ip-88a Blades, 1 ip-88ad Blade, Navigator control software, and 2 WNIP PC-4 WDM audio drivers for Media Touch Automation. Download Press Release
Clear Channel Sacramento Orders WheatNet-IP AoIP Network
Sacramento stations KFBK, KSTE, KGBY, and KHYL will soon be on-air with a new WheatNet-IP networked audio system that includes 6 ip-88a Blades, Navigator software, 1 WNIP-PC WDM 8 channel audio driver for RCS NextGen Automation and 2 WNIP-PC WDM 1 channel audio drivers for RCS NextGen Automation.

SHORE FM of Vancouver Installs E-Series WheatNet-IP AoIP System
The system, purchased through Ron Paley Broadcast and installed by HP Services of Toronto, includes 1 20/16 Channel E-6 console, 2 E-4 consoles, 8 ip-88ad Blades, Navigator Software, and a bundle of WNIP-PC WDM audio drivers for use with MediaTouch Automation and Adobe Audition Production.
Savanna College of Art and Design to receive D-7 Networked Audio System
The Comprehensive Technical Group placed an order for a D-7 television console and Bridge audio router to be installed on the Savanna College campus in Savanna, Georgia.
Maritime Broadcast Opts for Wheatstone E-Series WheatNet-IP Network
Dealer Ron Paley Broadcast will deliver the New Brunswick-based Maritime Broadcast group one WheatNet-IP networked audio system complete with 4 12 Channel E-6 consoles, 7 Blades, Navigator software, and 5 WNIP-PC-4 WDM audio drivers for MediaTouch Automation.
lds Church of Later Day Saints Orders E-Series WheatNet-IP Network and Glass E
Dealer SCMS will provide one E-6 16/8 console, one ip-88a Blade, one ip-88d Blade, Navigator software, along with one Glass E Remote Surface Control Software.
Dan Patrick Studio Outfitted with Wheatstone E-Series and Award-Winning WheatNet-IP Network
The new studio received one E-6 console and the award winning WheatNet-IP AoIP network comprised of three ip-88A Blades, 1 ip-88E Engine, and Navigator Software.
Wheatstone and Audioarts Consoles Delivered to Daar Communications
Nigeria's largest commercial broadcaster, Daar Communications, has taken delivery of 8 Wheatstone Evolution 6 networked audio consoles and 30 Audioarts D-75N networked audio consoles for their 3 main studios in Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt, as well as for 13 smaller outlying studios.  The systems were ordered through Broadcast Supply Worldwide and were delivered at the end of March 09.
Brazil's Radio Itatiaia On-Air with Evolution System
The station received one E-6 console and E-Sat routing system through regional dealer Savanna.

WHEATNET-IP Audio Network wins Cool Stuff 2009 Award

cool stuff Watch Cool Stuff Award Video featuring the WheatNet-IP AoIP Network
TV Technology Nominates D-8 TV console for Star 2009 Award
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Fox 31 - KDVR TV Denver Orders E-6 Control Surfaces
KDVR TV in Denver, Colorado has purchased two 24-channel Evolution 6 digital audio control surfaces intended for use at the KDVR TV and co-located KWGN TV stations.

WVTF

WVTF Public Radio Selects WheatNet-IP Audio Network
WVTF Public Radio in Roanoke Virginia has chosen the new Wheatstone WheatNet-IP System to equip their new showcase studio in Charlottesville, VA.

webinar Wheatstone Sponsors BE Training Webinar on TV Audio
The event is part of Broadcast Engineering's Training Series Webinars and will be available for future viewing in BE's online archives. Register to watch the BE Webinar on Understanding TV Audio

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ABC News Radio Adds Onto Existing Wheatstone Audio Network
ABC News Radio in Washington, DC is expanding their existing network of G4 and G3 control surfaces and Bridge Satellite frames to include a larger central Bridge router.

washington state Washington State University Selects Evolution System
The university has chosen to equip their student run station, KZUU, with two E5 Control Surfaces and associated E-SAT router frames to provide a networked pair of Air and Production studios.


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