Next Generation Multichannel Audio with Larry Schindel

Tune in to This Week in Radio Tech episode 779, “Next Generation Multichannel Audio with Larry Schindel.” Larry Schindel, Senior Product Manager for Linear Acoustic—part of Telos Alliance—brings decades of hands-on experience in multichannel television audio spanning live production, post, and transmission. In this episode, Larry clearly explains what Next Generation Audio (NGA) really means for broadcasters and content creators today. He breaks down the practical differences between traditional channel-based audio and modern object-based audio workflows. The conversation also dives into Serial ADM (S-ADM) and how it enables more flexible, immersive audio delivery. Larry wraps up with an entertaining and insightful story about “Take 5” that bridges audio engineering and the video production world.

Show notes:

Guest

Larry Schindel – Sr. Product Manager at Linear Acoustic

Host

Kirk Harnack – 
Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, Akamai Broadcasting, & South Seas Broadcasting

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