LESEDI FM STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY CONNECTION WITH AEQ TECHNOLOGY

With over six decades on air, Lesedi FM remains one of South Africa’s most influential radiostations. Part of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), this public radio stationfirst aired in 1960 and now reaches seven provinces directly via FM frequencies ranging from87.7 to 106.6, with extended coverage in the remaining two. Broadcasting primarily to Sesotho-speaking and understanding communities, Lesedi FMholds the distinction of being the largest Sesotho-language station in the country, and thefourth largest overall, reaching an impressive audience of 3.46 million listeners. Staying true to its public service mandate, Lesedi FM has taken a bold step to get even closerto its listeners by launching a mobile radio unit. This innovative move aims to bring thestudio directly to the community, especially its urban and metropolitan audience, whosecore demographic falls between the ages of 25 and 49. At the heart of this mobile broadcasting setup is the AEQ CAPITOL IP digital audio console, anessential piece of equipment designed to meet the demands of modern, on-the-go radioproduction. The AEQ CAPITOL IP is a fixed-configuration digital audio mixing console available in 8- or 12- fader versions. Its IP connectivity is built into the core through a 16-input/16-output module, offering a broad range of connectivity options: 4 mic/line inputs, 12 analog inputs, 4 AES/EBUdigital stereo inputs, 2 USB stereo digital inputs, optional dual phone lines, and support formultichannel digital audio links, either 16 AoIP channels over dual Ethernet or up to 64 MADIchannels via fiber optic input. Widely adopted by broadcasters around the world, the CAPITOL IP is praised for combiningcutting-edge digital and IP-based functionality with exceptional ease of use and ruggedreliability. For Lesedi FM, its deployment marks a strategic investment in making radio moremobile, interactive, and community-focused, while staying at the forefront of publicbroadcasting technology. For more information about Lesedi FM, visit www.lesedifm.co.zaFor more information about AEQ, its equipment, systems, and projects, visit www.aeq.eu, send an email to aeqsales@aeq.es, or call +34 91 686 1300