Antonio de Nebrija University, in its commitment to technological innovation in education, has once again placed its trust in Spanish company AEQ to equip the radio studios at its newSan Francisco de Sales Campus, home to the Faculty of Communication. This project hasbeen developed as a turnkey solution, fully adapted to the university's current and futureneeds. AEQ, based in Leganés and with more than 40 years of experience in developingtechnological solutions for broadcasting, has been responsible for supplying, installing, configuring, and commissioning the equipment for two completely new radio studios: Studio1, for primary use, and Studio 2, for secondary use. The goal: to offer an immersive trainingexperience, aligned with the highest technological standards in the sector. Both entities, the University and AEQ, have collaborated closely in all phases of the project, consolidating cutting-edge technological integration in the new spaces. AEQ has undertakenthe manufacture of its own equipment, the complete installation, as well as the training ofuniversity staff, with AEQ's involvement being recognized and valued by the university in allareas. Cutting-edge equipmentStudio 1 is equipped with a 16-faderFORUM IP digital console in a rack-mountformat. All communications are carried outusing AolP (Audio over IP) technology, andit includes analog, digital, USB, hybridtelephone, and microphone/line inputs andoutputs, among other features. Studio 2 has a 12-fader CAPITOL IP console, also in a rack-mountable format and withthe same AolP connectivity system, allowing for perfect interoperabilitybetween both studios. Thanks to this AolP-based infrastructure, itis possible to efficiently share audio andresources between the two studios andtheir respective broadcast booths, optimizing both production and practicallearning for students. Automation and controlBoth studios feature the AudioPlusautomation system, which facilitates technicalmanagement, production, and hands-ontraining. This solution enables the bulk importand export of audio content between studios, improving workflows and operationalefficiency. Each studio has its own control room andbooth, managed by AEQ Netbox 4MHconverters for microphone management inthe booths, allowing the connection of up tofour microphones per unit via AolP, ensuringhigh audio quality and easy integration. AEQ HB-02 units have also been installed asindividual desktop headphone controllers, allowing each broadcaster to adjust theirlistening volume, which is essential in bothtraining environments and real-lifebroadcasting situations.Comprehensive and customized projectThe project has been designed and executed according to the real needs and growthforecasts of Antonio de Nebrija University. Borja del Real Rosa has actively participated in itsimplementation, together with the management team of the Faculty of Communication, andon behalf of AEQ, it has been led by Guadalupe López Toledo, technical-commercialmanager, who has been involved in all aspects of the project. With these two new radio studios, the University is positioning itself at the forefront ofcommunication and broadcasting education, providing its students with professional toolsthat will enable them to integrate seamlessly into the workplace. This project reaffirms AEQ's commitment to higher education and technological innovation, providing new generations of audiovisual professionals with state-of-the-art solutions.
17 September 2025
