Looking forward RTM (Radio Televisyen Malaysia) is building out an IP network for nine regional radio station networks. This will total 192 Calrec Type R broadcast console modular fader panels, 104 Type R cores/engines and five Calrec Brio 36 consoles for studio content creation purposes.
Calrec local partner JAA Systems handled a proof with RTM’s PerlisFM regional network.
JAA Systems Director David Chan said, “RTM was, of course, already aware that IP is the future … [at PerlisFM] they could see how it works and the benefits it brings. RTM was very happy with the PerlisFM installation, both from an overall IP network and workflow perspective as well as the central role Calrec’s Type R plays.”
Calrec International Sales Manager Anthony Wilkins said, “With FM radio so important across Malaysia, not only for entertainment but also for information dissemination — severe weather alerts, for example — helping RTM move to IP was very important for the future of radio across the country. … We believe this acts as a powerful reference for other broadcasters across the region.”
As to the progress of the massive project, according to a release, “so far 75 Type R cores across nine regional radio stations are up and running and 29 Type R cores in four more of its regional radio station networks will shortly be installed.”
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