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21 OCT 2026 · 59:21

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Blackmagic Design stated that unfortunately they have to raise their prices due to shortages of components, increases are pretty significant. Will prices ever come back down?ASKED BY · John Melms · MADISON, WISCONSIN+2
Morning, everyone. What does the panel think about Blast Radio? We can't figure this out.ASKED BY · Mike Edwards · NEW YORK
For primary backup streams, how closely do the encoders and encoding need to match? Same model, different models with same settings, free for all?ASKED BY · Jeff Francis · COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
Opinions on adding drop shadows to picture-in-picture boxes in a layout for a show. Things look so flat with just the thin colored border and background.ASKED BY · Unknown
I thought about a replacement for the Panasonic PTZ software essentially just visual preset tiles to click on. Now I have more or less a full replacement of the Panasonic GUI because vibe coding possibilities are nearly endless. What are your thoughts?ASKED BY · Andre Delay · BERLIN+1
Production expert picks Fender Studio Pro, eight best music features. Is Studio Pro a real rival to Pro Tools and Logic now?ASKED BY · Paul Val · AUSTIN, TEXAS
Any opinions on B&H's suggested audio interfaces for less than $500?ASKED BY · Brody Hefner · NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
When live streaming an event where the audio is handled by another team, what do you ask for first and what do you carry just in case?ASKED BY · Guy Cochran · SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
For conference room design, can you suggest resources to learn room modes, reflection measurement, transmission, etc. Thanks.ASKED BY · Andy Kokendorfer · VIEIRA, FLORIDA
Event is loud, room has bouncy walls, guy goes up on stage, PA is pretty loud, everybody is talking, nobody is paying attention. How do we get attention?ASKED BY · Andre Delay · BERLIN
Any NAB New York news?ASKED BY · Guy Cochran · SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
With BMD announcing significant price increases, do you think that will drive users to competitors?ASKED BY · Douglas Carmichael
Does the fact that the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro appearing on this list hint that it is still being produced and in demand?ASKED BY · Roland Booth · JAMAICA
You mentioned the SSL-6 as a utility mixer for streamed events. Wouldn't an Allen & Heath CQ be a better choice because it's compact and has dynamics and effects in a small chassis?ASKED BY · Douglas Carmichael
The Allen & Heath QU series has a gain assist which can automate initial preamp gain setup along with monitoring preamp gain during an event. Has anyone used such a feature?ASKED BY · Douglas Carmichael
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