Radio STA is an Australian regional radio station founded in 2009 and based in the town ofInverell. It broadcasts on 91.9 FM throughout the area and, through its websitehttps://stafm.com.au, offers online programming for the rest of the country and the world. As a regional station, its programming is strongly focused on local content, with a lineup thatfeatures Australian music and public service information. Many of its most popular segmentsare directed and produced by volunteers or local public institutions. One of the key guidelines followed by Radio STA's technical management during its mostrecent technological upgrade was the search for robust, easy-to-operate equipment thatwould simply offer high audio quality for the end listener. The entire upgrade project was ledby Broadcast Components, AEQ's Australian partner. As a central part of the project, two AEQ FORUM LITE 12-fader digital audio consoles wereincorporated into the two main programming studios, along with an AEQ SYSTEL IP multiconference system. AoIP over Dante protocol was chosen as the base interconnectiontechnology due to the simplicity of the cabling. In addition, a compact AEQ NETBOX32 MXdigital matrix was installed in the MCR. For outside broadcasts or STL links to the plant, AEQPhoenix audio encoders were used, in their ALIO, MERCURY, and TALENT models. AEQ SYSTEL IP is a telephone system for broadcasts and multi-conferences that drasticallyreduces communication costs, significantly improves audio quality, and increases flexibilityand integration with each broadcaster or company's own telephone system. It represents alow investment with a quick return on investment. As business telephone systems rapidlymigrate to VoIP technology, with IP, distributed, or virtual switchboards, access to newalternative telecommunications service providers is expanding. Until now, broadcastingtelephony had remained an isolated system, with high operating costs and obsoletetechnology. SYSTEL IP allows broadcasting telephony to be connected to current IP-basedcorporate switchboards, eliminating the need to maintain conventional lines exclusively forthis purpose. On the other hand, the AEQ ALIO is a portable dual-channel stereo IP audio encoder, designed specifically for sports broadcasts, although optimized for easy use in a wide varietyof scenarios, including music events. Its compact and rugged design—capable ofwithstanding pressure, shocks, and even liquids—is intended for outdoor use, whereconditions do not always allow for careful handling. AEQ ALIO can connect to baseequipment from most manufacturers using the SIP communication protocol, complying withthe EBU's ACIP Tech 3326 standard. However, when connected to an AEQ codec, it allows theuse of a unique set of tools to facilitate communication and control of the equipment. Inaddition, the AEQ ControlPhoenix audio codec management software provides a centralizedcontrol system for the units. For more information about Radio STA, visit https://stafm.com.auFor more information about AEQ or the equipment and systems it manufactures and itsprojects, visit www.aeq.eu, send an email to aeqsales@aeq.es, or call +34 91 686 1300.
15 October 2025
