Radio World Buyer’s Guide articles are intended to help readers understand why their colleagues chose particular products to solve various technical situations. This month’s articles focus on several categories including test and measurement.
France’s Be Cast Consulting focuses on measurement and quality control of FM and DAB+ broadcasts. President Patrice Albarelli said it used to rely on basic field strength meters, but they often lacked precision and flexibility.
The company is often tasked with comparative measurement campaigns along France’s roadways. It also performs audits of audio quality and signal strength in various environments, from urban centers to rural zones, where coverage can fluctuate significantly.
Seeking to improve their measurements, Be Cast purchased a Worldcast Systems Audemat MC6, an all-in-one FM and DAB test and measurement platform.
Be Cast uses the MC6 for FM excursion measurements, RDS data analysis and signal characterization in both FM and DAB+.
The company is particularly making use of the MC6’s FM and DAB analyzers, GoldenEar audio quality assessment, automated reporting and frequency scanning. Be Cast said the flexibility to analyze multiple parameters in real time, while maintaining data consistency, has allowed it to increase the accuracy of its diagnostics and the value of its client reports.
“It’s an essential tool for all FM and DAB measurements. It brings transparency and precision to the data we deliver to clients,” Albarelli said.
Be Cast said the device has replaced several pieces of equipment, saving time and money and improving diagnostic accuracy.
The unit’s portability has made it easier for the Be Cast team to respond to measurement requests in the field, useful when troubleshooting interference issues or verifying regulatory compliance under tight deadlines.
With benefits for the consultancy’s productivity, workflow efficiency and quality of client reports, Albarelli described the MC6 as an “indispensable, reliable and versatile tool.”
