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RØDE has released a headset edition of the award-winning NTH-100 headphones, the NTH-100M.The NTH-100M offers the same premium features as the NTH-100, with the addition of a broadcast-grade headset microphone, making it ideal for media and broadcast, podcasting, streaming and gaming, conference calls and other business applications.The microphone is also available as a standalone accessory, the NTH-Mic, allowing existing NTH-100 users to transform their headphones into a professional headset.

KEY FEATURES OF THE NTH-100M:
Custom-matched drivers that deliver an incredibly accurate frequency response and low distortion – ideal for both critical and everyday listening
Precision-engineered acoustic construction optimised for exceptional detail and clarity
Broadcast-grade condenser microphone for highly detailed voice reproduction
Alcantara® earcup and headband cushions for superior comfort
Unique ergonomic earcups with memory foam cushions for excellent noise isolation and revolutionary CoolTech™ gel for reducing fatigue
Fully adjustable headband with FitLok™ locking system for a tailored feel
Rugged, hard-wearing construction and modular design for unmatched durability
Designed and made using high-grade components in RØDE’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sydney, Australia
Covered by a lifetime warranty
CEO Damien Wilson says, “The NTH-100 headphones have been hugely successful since their release back in March. “We spent years meticulously designing these headphones to deliver the best listening experience possible, and they were an instant hit with everyone from audio professionals to home musicians and content creators, particularly for their highly accurate sound signature and ultra-comfortable design.  It was incredibly gratifying to see our hard work pay off and now it is with great pleasure that we can deliver everything the NTH-100s have to offer in a professional headset.” […]

Registration is open for the next ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium, which will be organised as an in-person event from the 6-9 March 2023 at Kuala Lumpur.With the theme “BACK IN BUSINESS” the DBS2023 will address challenges, find solutions and share experiences related to digital transition, technology implementation, creative content ideas, and enhancing user experiences.The in-person event will comprise of multiple conference sessions, workshops and masterclasses presented by industry leading experts.

Key topics of discussion include:
Remote Production Technologies
Cybersecurity and Media
Media Workflows and Cloud Applications
Artificial Intelligence and Data Applications in Media
5G and Advances in Media Delivery
The event attracts close to 1,500 participants annually, representing over 350 organisations across the region and beyond.Registration is free and can be done here. […]

RØDE has a major firmware update for the RØDECaster Pro II featuring advanced sub-mixing functionality and more.Since its launch, the RØDECaster Pro II has seen multiple updates based on user feedback, introducing new features, functionality and interface enhancements.The last major update, version 1.0.7, added advanced routing capabilities for USB outputs to allow easier integration into streaming setups.

The new update takes this functionality to the next level, allowing users to independently adjust the level of every audio input for each of the ten audio outputs, including the headphone and monitor outputs, the Bluetooth channel, on-board recording mix, and the three USB outputs.This is particularly useful for streamers who need to create custom sub-mixes for different audio destinations, such as stream and chat applications and their headphone mix.In addition to the new advanced sub-mixing feature, firmware 1.1.1 introduces a number of system optimisations and workflow improvements, including the routing of voice effects, which are now applied to each individual channel in multitrack mode, allowing users to capture these effects while maintaining the flexibility in post-production that multitrack recording offers.The RØDECaster Pro II’s companion software RØDE Central has also been updated to mirror all of the configuration options including setting up the advanced APHEX® audio processing, SMART pads and custom sub-mixes.Firmware version 1.1.1 for the RØDECaster Pro II is available for direct download now. […]

Inaba Nobuo is the new President of Japan’s public media organisation, NHK.  He will serve a three-year term.Nobuo, whose appointment became effective January 25, succeeds Maeda Terunobu, who stepped down on 24 January upon completion of his term.After graduating from the University of Tokyo in 1974, Inaba joined the Bank of Japan where he held various positions. He then joined Ricoh Company, Ltd., where he served in several senior posts.

Inaba said: “NHK needs to continue providing high quality news, documentaries and entertainment content to build public trust.“I feel that creating an organisation where workers can devote themselves to production with a sense of mission to serve the public is crucial, and would like to take the lead in this effort.” […]

China Media Group’s FM 98 Dosti Channel organised a grand event in Islamabad, Pakistan, on the occasion of Chinese Lunar New Year.Senator Talha Mehmood congratulated China on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan and said that the long-standing relationship between Pakistan and China has grown stronger with the passage of time.Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Zafaruddin Mahmood said that in recent years, organizing the New Year celebrations of the friendly country China has become a tradition which is a testimony of the strong bonds between the two countries. He said that FM 98 Dosti Channel is providing awareness to the Pakistani people about the Chinese culture and society which helps in promoting people to people contacts.

Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy Phang Chun said the year 2022 has been a memorable year for Pakistan-China relations. She vowed that China will work with Pakistan to further expand bilateral cooperation and enhance people-to-people contacts in the New Year in order to further deepen their relationship.Director General Radio Pakistan, Tahir Hassan, said Pakistan and China have close relations not only at the government level but also at the public level, which is why the Chinese New Year is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Pakistan as well. He said Radio Pakistan has learnt a lot from China Media Group’s Pakistan-based FM Dosti channel and is now making use of these experiences.Singers Sahar Gul Khan, Waqas Ali, Naseer Ahmed Khawaja, Alize Khan, Syed Asim Raza and DJ Adil Khan also performed at the event. […]

Selling Radio Direct with Pat Bryson.I’m sure you’ve heard the story about the two woodsmen who were in a challenge to see which one could cut the most trees. All day they labored. One woodsman cut continuously, fervently cutting trees. He heard the other woodsman cutting, then silence, then cutting, then silence. He thought the second woodsman must be resting.Woodsman one knew he was sure to win because he never stopped cutting. But, at the end of the day, woodsman two, the one who cut intermittently, had the biggest pile of wood. Woodsman one was stunned! “How did you end up with the biggest pile of wood? I heard you stop cutting, you didn’t work straight through!” Woodsman two replied, “I was sharpening my saw.”

I am amazed, and a bit appalled, at how many broadcast companies do not offer ways for their staffs to sharpen their saws. They don’t see the need for continuing training for their staffs. Or, perhaps they provide some hit and miss training, but nothing on a regular basis. Many only train the new comers and that training is usually brief.At the risk of sounding self-serving, may I speak directly to the owners and managers who might be reading this: “What do you provide your staff to sharpen their saws?” Whether my services, or some other method, do you continuously feed your staff? Feeding tenured salespeople is perhaps even more vital than feeding new ones. And, more challenging.How is your attrition rate? Does your training for new hires continue past the first few weeks? Do you feed them through the first year? The second year? We all know that new people tend to leave in the first few months or certainly before their first anniversary. We can no longer expect to give a new person a week or so of training and consider them to be full-grown salespeople.2023 will require sophisticated selling methods.Now let me speak to the salespeople who might be reading this newsletter. If you are fortunate enough to work for a company that provides training, wonderful. But if you are not, or even if you are, I ask you, “What are you doing to sharpen your own saw?” The most successful salespeople with whom I work make it their own responsibility to learn, to grow, to absorb new materials. They regularly call me and ask if I’ve read a certain book they happened upon. They subscribe to newsletters. They attend training sessions. They read. Lots. They listen to audio books and podcasts.

You say you don’t have time? You juggle work and family. I say, “How can you NOT make the time?” Successful people make the time. Remember, we all have 24 hours a day. How we use them determines our success.Broadcast is one of the few professions which does not require continuing education to keep your job. Lawyers, doctors, nurses, insurance agents, realtors, CPA’s all require continuing learning to remain in the profession.Even though becoming a sales professional does not require a license, it should require continuing education.As we head into 2023, I challenge you to find ways to become better, to learn more, to take time to sharpen your saws.Now to the shameless self-promotion: We at Bryson Broadcasting International provide a sales system that works. It is designed to help you to sell larger, longer-term campaigns. We teach this method to newcomers to our industry and to tenured professionals. Not only are these campaigns better for us, they are better for our clients! They move their revenue needle.I’m available for customized consulting agreements for your staff. I also offer on-line training done live with you. If you’d like to discuss whether we might be a good fit for your company, call me at 918.810.3068. Or email me at [email protected].My goal: to have broadcast professionals populate our industry. We hold the keys to creating successful campaigns for our clients. But we need to be great to succeed.Happy selling and happy learning in 2023! […]