HD Phone Calling for Broadcast Radio Studios

At Tux Support, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology, ensuring that your broadcast studio remains at the forefront of innovation. Our state-of-the-art solution utilizes G.722 wideband technology to transmit cell phone calls with superior clarity, offering a dramatic improvement over traditional phone calls. Below, we’ll explore the technical advantages of G.722 and how it can elevate your studio's audio quality to new heights.

 

Understanding the Difference: From Traditional Phone Calls to G.722 Wideband

 

Traditional Phone Calls (Narrowband):
The standard phone call, typically utilizing G.711 codec, operates within a narrowband frequency range of 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz. While adequate for basic voice communication, this limited range compresses the audio spectrum, resulting in a noticeable loss of richness and detail. High and low-frequency sounds are often lost, making voices sound less natural and more compressed.

 

G.722 Wideband Technology:
In contrast, G.722 wideband technology significantly expands the audio frequency range to 50 Hz to 7 kHz. This broader spectrum captures more of the human voice’s natural tones, delivering a much fuller and more nuanced sound. The result is a far more natural and lifelike conversation, where voices retain their warmth and depth, essential for high-quality broadcast production.

 

The key technical improvements G.722 offers include:

Higher Audio Quality: G.722 doubles the sampling rate from 8 kHz (in G.711) to 16 kHz, which translates to better sound reproduction. This allows for the transmission of audio that is closer to the original sound, preserving the subtleties of speech and reducing listener fatigue.

Reduced Compression Artifacts: G.722 uses a more efficient coding process, reducing the distortion and artifacts that can be present in narrowband calls. This ensures clearer, crisper audio that is essential for professional broadcasting.

 

Here is the difference now!

HD Calling

Not HD Calling

 

Enhanced Clarity for Broadcast: When used in a broadcast studio, G.722 allows for a higher fidelity of phone-in segments, making them sound almost as if the caller is present in the studio. This is particularly important for maintaining a professional sound during live interviews and listener call-ins.

 

What We Offer

 

SIP Trunking: To support this advanced technology, we provide robust SIP trunking options. You can either connect a full SIP trunk to your local PBX or directly link to our cloud-based PBX at Tux-Support.com. This infrastructure ensures that your studio is equipped to handle high-definition calls with ease, maintaining the integrity of the G.722 codec throughout the transmission.

 

HD SIP Extensions: Our service includes SIP extensions meticulously configured for your endpoints, fully optimized to utilize G.722 wideband technology. These extensions ensure that every call is transmitted with the highest possible clarity, elevating the overall audio quality of your broadcasts.

 

Our HD phone calling solution has been extensively tested with a variety of phone systems, including the industry-standard Telos VX. For studios looking to upgrade existing traditional phone hybrids, we offer preconfigured Analog Telephone Adapters (ATAs) that are G.722 compatible. These adapters seamlessly integrate into your current setup, providing an immediate boost in audio quality without requiring extensive modifications.

 

Phone Numbers

We provide local telephone numbers from any area code within the United States, enabling your station to maintain a local presence while enjoying the benefits of HD calling. These numbers can be integrated into your hunt group, and you have the option to customize the caller ID to display your station name or another preferred identifier, enhancing your brand's professional image.

Please be aware that these lines are exclusively for broadcast purposes and do not support 911 emergency services. To ensure compliance and safety, you will need to sign an acknowledgment confirming that these lines are for non-emergency use only.

 

Additional Features

For clients opting for our hosted PBX servers, we offer advanced features designed to enhance your studio’s workflow. You can access recorded calls via secure logins for specific extensions, ensuring that important audio is always at your fingertips. Additionally, we can configure voicemail to be automatically forwarded to your designated email addresses or other locations, ensuring that no critical communication is ever missed.

 

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