[BC] DTV Audio Levels

[Ron Youvan]

> On this list and others there have been many comments about the amazing 
> lack of control of audio in digital.

> One problem suggested was that networks get plugged directly into the 
> transmitter and the local station has no control. The level problem is 
> all local as they cut away from the network. Either they have no control 
> or they're not paying attention.

   There are two problems here.
Firstly: there is no convent VU meter for a digital stream.  There also no such a thing as a digital 
modulation monitor to keep loudness levels consistent between stations.

Secondly: there is great reluctance to "un-embed" `monkey with' then "re-embed" network audio, 
because: "if you don't monkey with it you can't hurt it" and such equipment isn't in the budget.

-- 
Ron KA4INM