Sponsored by Broadcasting Board of Governors, U.S. International Broadcasting/Voice of America (VOA) in cooperation with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Broadcast Technology Society (IEEE/BTS)

This course provides an overview of contemporary broadcast practices related to studio design and operations. Included are a series of presentations on studio design principles, acoustic theory, digital audio, equipment selection, recording techniques, preventive maintenance, and computer applications to broadcasting. A special "Broadcast Management" segment is included to enhance management skills. Various field trips to broadcast facilities within the Washington, DC metropolitan area are conducted. Selected manufacturers of broadcast equipment and professional engineers from the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society and the U.S. International Broadcasting Bureau will present lectures and seminars on the latest technologies within the field.

This course is aimed at engineers who are faced with planning, developing or expanding broadcast facilities and infrastructures within their home countries. Upon successful completion of this course, the participants should be able to evaluate, advise and/or determine the studio designs, methods of operation and equipment best suited and relevant to their specific needs.

Technical and managerial with technical emphasis

July 6-7, 2000

July 10-21, 2000

Washington, DC

Suggested Course Sequence

K2-202, K2-208