COVID-19: helpful support information

One of the toughest questions you should ask when dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic is: “how do I know this information is right”.  Over the last two weeks, we’ve seen convergence of information, and development of authoritative sources.   And...

Pantyhose popfilters and COVID-19: not so good

Keeping our studio safe Can you protect your microphones, and the people who use them, with a filter in front of the pop shield?   The answer is maybe, but maybe not.   Maybe very not. As technologists, we create danger if we recommend protection measures which seem...

COVID-19 and your station

Things you can do to reduce risk There are some quite simple and inexpensive strategies and tactics that you can adopt to reduce the chances of having a COVID-19 outbreak at your station. The most important single thing you can do is be vigilant.  None of these...

99.9% fatal to germs; 100% fatal to microphones!

Technorama members are asking (and being asked) many technology questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, like: Can COVID-19 be passed on through a pop-shield, or by touching a console? What do you need to know to stay safe in a radio studio, and should you spray...

800MHz band: not dead yet!!

The rumours persist, and keep coming round.   Let’s do our best to unmuddy the waters. Are FM links dead? Let’s start by dispelling the rumours.  FM link technology is not dead in Australia, and won’t go away any time soon.  There is spectrum...