Technical Papers From Axia

Technical Papers and Presentations from Axia

Axia and Telos Systems share one of the largest R&D teams in the broadcast industry, and are responsible for many innovations and technology breakthroughs. Here you'll find White Papers and PowerPoints related to Axia technology and IP-Audio.

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White Papers

Introduction to Livewire, v2.1

Curious about the philosophy and technology behind the Axia Livewire networking technology? Steve Church explains it all in this Introduction to Livewire. Newly revised with the latest information. (You'll need Acrobat Reader for this one.)

Using IP For Broadcast Studio Audio

Well-known technical author and pundit Skip Pizzi gives a detailed look at the advantages of using IP and computer networking technology to build broadcast studios and distribution facilities.

Packets Everywhere: How IP-Audio and Ethernet Are Transforming Modern Radio Facilities

Axia VP Marty Sacks looks at the ways broadcasters are using IP-Audio to solve real-world problems in this White Paper presented at NAB 2007 .

Multi-studio Acquisition and
Installation Cost Comparison

How much will an Axia studio cost compared to traditional builds? Read this for an honest analysis.

IP-Audio: It's not just for consoles anymore

Axia Vice President Marty Sacks explores how IP-Audio can provide uncommonly good solutions to common broadcast problems.

IP-Audio Networks in the Real World: How
MPR, Univision and the University of Indianapolis are using IP-Audio to solve problems

Axia's Clark Novak examines how IP-Audio technology is helping broadcasters solve operational problems in real-world situations.

The Axia Guide to Choosing Category Cable

Cable, cable everywhere... which one is best for an Axia IP-Audio installation? Belden's Steven Lampen was kind enough to supply this great paper explaining why you can't just use zip cord.

Broadcasting In Discrete 5.1 Surround:
What's The Cost?

5.1 Surround could be FM radio's "killer app." But what will it cost? Steve Church and Michael Dosch examine what's needed to build a surround-capable radio studio and come to a conclusion that may surprise you.

Axia - A Network-Enabled Radio Console Architecture

The world around us has become increasingly networked - why not broadcast audio consoles? Axia President Michael Dosch outlines the advantages of networking broadcast studios, and how it can be accomplished.

Designing and Building Your Livewire
Ethernet System

Steve Church gives pointers on how to configure an Ethernet network suitable for Axia IP-Audio gear.

Ethernet for Studio Audio Systems

Telos Founder Steve Church details Livewire, new technology that enables transport of live, uncompressed broadcast audio using standards-based computer networking.

PowerPoint Presentations

Axia IP University (164 Mb)

What exactly is IP-Audio and how can you use it? This comprehensive presentation explains.

Axia for Managers, Producers and Engineers (98 Mb)

How do you explain the benefits of networked studios? This presentation is useful for communicating Axia's advantages to the technical and non-technical alike.

Audio Over IP: How Ethernet is Changing Broadcast Infrastructure (41 Mb)

Originally developed as an Ennes Workshop presentation, this PowerPoint illustrates how advances in networking technology are replacing outmoded forms of studio infrastructure.

IP-Audio Networks in the Real World: How MPR, Univision and the University of Indianapolis are using IP-Audio to Solve Problems (87 Mb)

A look at how some well-known broadcasters are using IP-Audio to address unique operational requirements.

Packets Everywhere: How IP-Audio and Ethernet are Transforming Modern Radio Facilities (79 Mb)

A companion piece to Marty Sacks' White Paper of the same name, which can be found in the "White Papers" section above.

Element in Detail (45 Mb)

This presentation is designed for training talent and board-operators in the nuances of using an Axia Element mixing console.