Kevin Hilton
Latest articles by Kevin Hilton
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Audio Mixing in the Age of Remote Production
By Kevin Hilton published
When your physical presence isn’t required, options open up
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TV Audio Challenges Rise as Number of Channels, Formats Increase
By Kevin Hilton published
Vendors respond with sound monitoring choices
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M&E Faces up to the Promise and Challenges of Generative AI
By Kevin Hilton published
COVER STORY Recent hype illustrates the promise and peril
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Remote Production Boosts Intercoms’ Role
By Kevin Hilton published
Comms systems adopt IP, cloud tech at NAB Show
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Cloud Advances Push Virtualized Playout to the Forefront
By Kevin Hilton published
The move to remote production has clarified its role
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Too Many Formats? Not a Problem for Today’s Multiviewers
By Kevin Hilton published
Video monitoring solutions are about much more than just the picture
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Talking Into the Cloud
By Kevin Hilton last updated
Are intercoms ready for the transition?
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Audio Focus will be on IP, Immersive at 2022 NAB Show
By Kevin Hilton last updated
Personalization will also be in the mix
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Switching at Your Service
By Kevin Hilton published
The production switcher is undergoing serious changes, both technological and commercial
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A New Look for Lenses
By Kevin Hilton published
Higher-res displays prompt vendors to clarify focus
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Multiviewers: Keeping an Eye on Things
By Kevin Hilton published
Multiviewers evolve with adoption of IP, demands for more remote work
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Intercoms Become More Flexible for Remote Production
By Kevin Hilton published
New features promote user friendliness, cloud connectivity
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How Has COVID Impacted Audio At-Home Production?
By Kevin Hilton published
Vendors respond with updated features
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Advancing Lighting Techniques for Virtual Production
By Kevin Hilton published
SMPTE2020 keynote explores ways to “join the real and virtual worlds through illumination”
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SMPTE2020: Finding the ‘Middle Ground’ for Live Content Over OTT
By Kevin Hilton published
Virtual session discusses a standards-based approach for multicasting
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Furniture Vendors Focus on Protection
By Kevin Hilton published
Whether broadcasting from the studio or at home, the ergonomics haven’t changed
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The Changing Face of Audio Monitoring
By Kevin Hilton published
Software takes on a more important role