>> >> >> > What kit did the Beeb use, and what do they use now? (fascinated by the > choices in tech) > > Also (off-topic slightly) does anybody know what kit the radio studios use for > the automatic level ducking when a DJ's speaking over the intro / tail of a > track? I've seen what looks like a sidechaining compressor in the background > of some shots on programmes like Timelapse or suchlike (where a DJ's being > interviewed in the studio), but this assumption is largely based on the > visible LED activity on the front panel of the device when the DJ's seen > speaking in shot (sat next to the broadcast mic at the desk). Unfortunately > though the interesting stuff (the hardware!) has always never been in focus so > I've not been able to identify the kit :( If someone knows someone who knows > and can ask them, that's also quite acceptable ;) >
I can¹t talk for network radio but when I was on BBC Local Radio we did that with a fader!