Road Warrior
Bigger Screens and Even Fewer Knobs
A look at how radio shows up in the dash of new models from...
Traffic Reporting in the Age of Waze
Don’t traffic apps make radio traffic reports redundant? Nope.
Big Screens, No Knobs: Where’s My Radio?
Infotainment screens get bigger but lose the tuning and volume knobs
SiriusXM with 360L Is an Impressive Dashboard Experience
Our Road Warrior tested it in two vehicles and liked what he heard (and...
In:Quality puts a twist on the ol’ codec
Opus, SIP, Raspberry Pi and XLR are a recipe for studio-grade audio
What’s in Your Radio News Toolkit?
We’d like to hear from you with the list of tools you use
Letter to the Editor: KDKA Does Not Stand Alone
John Schneider says we can’t focus on just one station as the “first”
Hyundai Kona Offers Big Capability and a Simple Interface
Here’s a look at the dashboard of the North American Utility Vehicle of the...
A Look at the Mercedes-Benz Comand Infotainment System
It’s a full-featured platform but has a steep learning curve
Is Your Future Engineer Wearing Cammies?
How the U.S. military trains radio and TV engineers
From Supercars to Sedans: NissanConnect
The system is available now on 10 different Nissan models
How Does Today’s Radio Reporter Roll?
Wherein the Warrior finds the more things change, the more they stay the same
Look Ma — (Almost) No Knobs!
The Connected Car and Truck of the Year feature HondaLink
2018 Toyota Camry Debuts With Entune 3.0
Enhanced navigation, control options and 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity added to Entune infotainment system
Shotguns and SoundCloud
Wherein the Warrior talks about tools for the multimedia reporter
Android for Newsies? There Are Apps for That
Wherein the Warrior looks beyond iOS devices when stuffing his kit
Small Mixers Do Pack a Punch
Wherein the Warrior cogitates on the role of small mixers in the arsenal of...
Smartphones, Mics and Small Recorders
Wherein the Warrior upgrades one tool and finds solutions to other problems
Netbook+Cheap Software+Handheld Recorder
Wherein the Warrior finds big capacities in small low-cost/no-cost packages
Smartphones, Problem Solvers and Solutions
Wherein the Warrior is introduced to the secrets of intelligent phones
Durabook Lives Up to Its Name
The warrior meets a computer made for his lifestyle and is pleased
Handhelds Offer More Power
Our Road Warrior surveys steadily shrinking, increasingly powerful digital recorders
Microphones Make News Stand Out
Here are three sturdy ol’ reliables that might merit a place in your kit...
Laptops, PDAs and Smartphones for News
The warrior has no more worries when using his laptop or newfangled mobile devices
Power, Portability & Problem Solving
The Warrior Looks to the Sun for Power and Solves a Flash Problem
Battery Choices for Field News, Production
The Warrior Considers His Power and All of Its Possibilities
Mics Make the News Stand Out
Wherein the Warrior Ponders a Number of Microphone Thoughts; and an Important Request for...
Small Digital Recorders Lighten Load
Units are small enough that there is now (this is my news director gene...
Digital Network Lets Reporters Phone It In
This design allows radio reporters to do “live shots” with a professional-quality XLR-connected microphone...
Case Study: How Do You Lug Your Gear?
If like me you have been in the business for a few years and...