[SBE] SAP Audio

[Jonathan Solomon]

Larry, Jim thanks for the fast replies!

Well, I just can't imagine it's as simple as this:

Secondary Audio Source > ISDN > XLR from ISDN RX to Channel 4 of Satellite
Encoder > Satellite > IRD > XLR from IRD to affiliate provided equipment.

Is it really that simple from our end?

I would assume the affils would have the means to insert the additional
audio channel in our RF channel.  Generally speaking, is that something the
broadcaster provides the cable systems or they provide on their own? (or
does it not matter for broadcasters?)

I suppose what I'm asking is, is there anything (hardware), as a content
provider, we would need to provide our affiliates to get them to carry the
SAP?

Thanks again
Jonathan


On 1/26/08 8:34 AM, "Jim Bernier" <jim.bernier at sbe.org> wrote:


> Good day, Jonathan,

> 

> I'm not sure what specifics your looking for.  You've pretty much identified

> the technical requirements.

> 

> You need a Secondary Audio source.

> 

> You'll need an audio channel/subcarrier for it, just as you have separate

> left and right audio channels.

> 

> And you'll need to notify your affiliates where to find that secondary audio

> channel/subcarrier.

> 

> The affiliates will need to modify their end to distribute the secondary

> audio to the consumer.  That methodology may vary depending on their system.

> 

> What other questions do you have?

> 

> Jim Bernier, CPBE, CBNT