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Radio & TV broadcasting equipment
Any equipment used to transmit from one television/radio device to another.
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Radio & TV broadcasting equipment
pilot
Broadcasting & receiving; Radio & TV broadcasting equipment
A one-off episode of a proposed series, usually in extended form, to gauge audience reaction. If successful, the rest of the series is made and the pilot becomes the first episode.
pillar-box
Broadcasting & receiving; Radio & TV broadcasting equipment
The appearance of blank bars on either side of the picture when 4:3 material is shown on a 16:9 widescreen television set.
public information film (PIF)
Broadcasting & receiving; Radio & TV broadcasting equipment
A government-produced commercial, usually shown for free, giving safety information or advice.
analog recording
Broadcasting & receiving; Radio & TV broadcasting equipment
Recording of audio using an electronic signal that varies continuously. The main drawback of analog recording is the introduction of inherent noise to the recorded signal.
air-check
Broadcasting & receiving; Radio & TV broadcasting equipment
The recorded copy of a broadcast. This can be a digital or analog recording.
analog to digital converter (ADC)
Broadcasting & receiving; Radio & TV broadcasting equipment
A device to convert analog signals to digital.
actives
Broadcasting & receiving; Radio & TV broadcasting equipment
Listeners who contact the radio show regarding requests, contests or other interaction.