A four-part series of webinars about SIP.
This four-part series is designed specifically to provide introductory knowledge of VoIP and related protocols as they relate specifically to broadcast applications.
Module 1: Introduction to Voice Over IP/SIP Technology Systems
Module 2: Service and Troubleshooting Techniques for VoIP
Module 3: End–to-End Case Studies on Virtualized VoIP Systems in the Cloud
Module 4: EBU/3326 Guidelines and Requirements
Module 1: Introduction to Voice Over IP/SIP Technology Systems
Originally streamed Sept. 16, 2021
Module 1 kicks off this four-part SIP series and is designed specifically to provide introductory knowledge of VoIP and related protocols as they relate specifically to broadcast applications. The practical capabilities and application of VoIP and SIP in broadcast facilities and relevant topics like choke lines and audio quality, will be discussed. This educational presentation will be useful for broadcast technologists with little to no direct experience with VoIP, as well as for those who are currently tasked with maintaining VoIP systems but would like to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying technology. It will serve as a basis for the topics discussed in the future SIP Series modules.
Instructors
Shaun Dolan, Partner, Inrush Broadcast Services
Shaun Dolan is a partner at Inrush Broadcast Services, a technology integration firm. He focuses on delivering the benefits of virtualized architectures while incorporating tried-and-true broadcast technology. His team provides turnkey project management, solutions consulting, and outsourced engineering support to respected media creators across the US. Previously, Shaun was a product manager at Telos Alliance, where his team developed a new virtualized broadcast talk show system and managed the VoIP product line.
Kirk Harnack, CBRE, CBNE, Telos Alliance
Kirk Harnack, CBRE, CBNE, brings 40 years of hands-on experience in broadcast engineering and education to his position as senior solutions consultant at the Telos Alliance. His expertise in putting technology to work in broadcast facilities has driven notable expansion in IP-Audio and other new technology adoption. He currently serves on the SBE Board of Directors.
Module 2: Service and Troubleshooting Techniques for VoIP
Originally streamed Oct. 21, 2021
Module 2 of the SIP series answers the question: What do I do when I have issues with my VoIP-based broadcast phone system? The webinar explores practical VoIP troubleshooting techniques using real-world examples from broadcasters, and is designed to assist broadcast technologists in identifying the root cause of common VoIP problems. It will also provide tips and tricks for working with telecom providers to resolve upstream issues more quickly.
This presentation will be useful for broadcast technologists with a small to medium amount of experience with VoIP, as well as for those who are currently tasked with maintaining existing broadcast VoIP systems, such as talk show phone systems and SIP PBXs. The material assumes a basic level of familiarity with VoIP within the context of broadcast systems, which was provided in Module 1 of this series.
Instructors
Shaun Dolan, Partner, Inrush Broadcast Services
Shaun is a partner at Inrush Broadcast Services, a technology integration firm. He focuses on delivering the benefits of virtualized architectures while incorporating tried-and-true broadcast technology. His team provides turnkey project management, solutions consulting, and outsourced engineering support to respected media creators across the US. Previously, Shaun was a product manager at Telos Alliance, where his team developed a new virtualized broadcast talk show system and managed the VoIP product line.
Christen Roberts, Technical Advisor, IQ Wired
Christen is a telecom ninja, well-known among broadcasters for her ability to solve the toughest telecom problems. In her role at IQ Wired, a boutique consulting firm that bridges the gap between technology and people, she works with business enterprises to get them connected to the right-fit service providers. She expertly translates business initiatives into technology that works, resulting in efficiency and expediency; saving time, money and sanity. Her gift is building authentic relationships and trust with clients and service providers through co-creation and continual improvement.
Module 3: End–to-End Case Studies on Virtualized VoIP Systems in the Cloud
Originally streamed on November 18, 2021
Module 3 of the SIP series provides an end-to-end look at the process of installing, operating, and maintaining a broadcast talk show system in the cloud. We will explore the benefits uncovered and challenges encountered in the implementation process, point out some tips and tricks, evaluate the reliability and redundancy opportunities, and discuss the financial implications of this cloud-based operation.
This presentation will be useful for broadcast technologists who are interested in gaining a better nuts-and-bolts understanding of cloud operation. It will focus on practical implementation details and aims to interest those broadcast technologists with little to no cloud computing management experience. The material does assume a basic level of familiarity with VoIP within the context of broadcast systems, which was provided in Module 1 of this series.
Instructors
Shaun Dolan, Partner, Inrush Broadcast Services
Shaun is a partner at Inrush Broadcast Services, a technology integration firm. He focuses on delivering the benefits of virtualized architectures while incorporating tried-and-true broadcast technology. His team provides turnkey project management, solutions consulting, and outsourced engineering support to respected media creators across the US. Previously, Shaun was a product manager at Telos Alliance, where his team developed a new virtualized broadcast talk show system and managed the VoIP product line.
Mike Dorris, Partner, Inrush Broadcast Services
For more than a decade, Mike has enabled content creators to tell their stories and reach their audiences. He has led major studio and transmission rebuild projects for iHeartMedia, Audacy, Univision, Spanish Broadcasting System, Northeastern Public Radio, and others in markets from Los Angeles, to Seattle, to Gainesville, FL. Mike loves to break complex projects and timelines into their parts and make actionable plans to complete them. His straightforward style leaves Inrush clients feeling confident that he will get the job done. Currently he focuses on managing large-scale national projects at Inrush.
Module 4: EBU/3326 Guidelines and Requirements
Originally streamed Dec. 9, 2021
Module 4 of the SIP Series provides an overview of the SIP protocol when working with Audio IP Codecs (N/ACIP – network/audio contribution over IP links). It will also provide an overview of the EBU 3326 regulation and discuss why this standard is important to broadcasters. We will outline some of the key similarities and differences you will see when working with SIP for VoIP versus using SIP for AoIP. The presentation provides real-world examples of broadcasters using SIP for connectivity. As a bonus, this module will show you a short end-to-end walk-through of easily connecting two different brand codecs together.
Instructor
Jacob Daniluck, Technical Services, Tieline
Jacob Daniluck is a part of the technical sales Staff at Tieline. He has been with Tieline for more than 10 years and has been in the broadcasting industry for more than 15 years. Jacob has worked with stations throughout the world on building network contribution links for small market to global market companies.
SBE Recertification Credit
The completion of a webinar from Webinars by SBE qualifies for 1 credit, identified under Category I of the Recertification Schedule for SBE Certifications.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding this course, contact Cathy Orosz via email or by phone at 317-846-9000.
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