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 consoles and mixers.
Carroll Baker is general manager and engineer of WYAW, a low-power FM station in Savannah, Ga. He recently purchased and installed the new H10 console from Arrakis Systems.
“Mostly, I operate the station remotely. At least 90% of everything is handled remotely, which is a game-changer for me,” he said.
The console’s ability to be run remotely allows him to control broadcasts, make adjustments and monitor performance without being physically present at the station.
“What good is a fancy console if you have to be in front of it to operate it? The H10 saves me a lot of time, money and general frustration.”
He likes that the H10 has balanced and unbalanced (RCA) inputs, analog meters as well as USB and Bluetooth features. The console is used for a live call-in talk show, automated programming, production and remote-controllable source switching.
“I also appreciate that the software has channel labels for easy identification. These capabilities ensure that our station can operate seamlessly across various formats and needs, providing a consistent and high-quality listening experience.”
This is an analog board that offers software control. Baker finds the software easy to navigate through settings and functions. “Even if you are someone who isn’t particularly tech-savvy, the learning curve is minimal.” This simplicity means he can train his team quickly and efficiently.
Baker is pleased with the audio quality and the H10’s connectivity to other equipment. “Overall, the Arrakis H10 has been a vital asset to my station.”
