Multi-channel Surround Soundon Digital Radio.ppt

Multi-channel Surround Soundon Digital Radio Jim Barbour Lecturer in Radio and Audio Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne, Australia July 2005 Overview of presentation Digital radio around the world Multi-channel surround sound – what’s happening? Software options – matrix versus discrete Who’s broadcasting surround currently? Staff and training issues Perceptual testing results Digital Radio Broadcasting Current trials in Sydney and Melbourne DAB technology on VHF band, Ch9A Possible benefits of DAB: clearer, distortion-free reception Ease of tuning, simplicity of use associated text and images multi-layering new radio services DRB overseas DAB in Europe and Canada UK – BBC and Digital One - also broadcast on DVB-T and internet - hundreds of new radio services - approx 15% all radio listening now digital - approx 25% all digital radio listening via DVB-T Finland has turned off DAB, no listeners! US Digital Radio Sirius satellite radio XM satellite radio Subscription based, no ads Hundreds of new radio services More than 5 million listeners National services, some local content HD Radio in the US HD Radio: In Band On Channel IBOC On-air using AM and FM transmitters Simulcasting only currently Tomorrow Radio Project from NPR - secondary audio and data services - new services possible Debra Huttenberg, Harris Broadcast Communications “It’s our belief that multi-channel broadcasting is the most exciting aspect of HD Radio adoption, as it offers a business proposition for radio stations beyond improved audio quality. The enabling of secondary programming services presents a great opportunity for terrestrial radio broadcasters to drive alternative revenue streams and compete more effectively with emerging digital services.” Receivers New receivers needed for digital radio What will drive listeners to purchase? Clearer sound, no noise Ease of tuning, simplicity of use Associated artist info, weather, sport data Will this be enough? Multi-chann