{"id":18321,"date":"2026-10-22T08:57:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T06:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2wcom.com\/?p=18321"},"modified":"2026-10-22T08:57:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T06:57:29","slug":"new-tuner-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.2wcom.com\/de\/new-tuner-options\/","title":{"rendered":"New Tuner Options for Broadcast Monitoring and Distribution"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In modern broadcast environments, flexibility and reliable signal access<\/strong> are essential. Whether for monitoring, backup or distribution, broadcasters need different ways to receive and integrate signals into their existing workflows.<\/p>\n

To support these requirements, 2wcom is introducing two new tuner options: a Multiband FM \/ HD Radio \/ DAB+ Tuner<\/strong> and a dedicated FM-MPX Tuner<\/strong>. Both expand the possibilities for integrating RF signals directly into broadcast systems, reducing the need for additional external equipment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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One Platform, Multiple Broadcast Standards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Different broadcast applications require different signal sources. With the new Multiband FM \/ HD Radio \/ DAB+ Tuner<\/strong>, broadcasters gain additional flexibility when working with multiple transmission standards.<\/p>\n

One important application is off-air monitoring<\/strong>, where the received broadcast signal is used to check what is actually being transmitted.<\/p>\n

The tuner also supports use cases such as FM, HD Radio and DAB+ confidence monitoring<\/strong>, helping broadcasters verify their broadcast signals and maintain an overview of their transmission workflows.<\/p>\n

By bringing different RF reception options into existing hardware, broadcasters can integrate off-air signals without necessarily relying on separate receivers for each broadcast standard.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Direct Access to the FM-MPX Signal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Alongside the multiband option, 2wcom is introducing a dedicated FM-MPX Tuner<\/strong>, designed to provide direct access to the transmitted FM multiplex signal.<\/p>\n

This opens up possibilities for applications where the actual off-air MPX signal<\/strong> is relevant, including monitoring, FM rebroadcasting and backup workflows.<\/p>\n

Another use case is the comparison between the original studio or Studio-to-Transmitter Link (STL) signal and the signal actually transmitted over the air<\/strong>. This provides broadcasters with an additional perspective on their transmission chain, allowing them to compare the source signal with what is ultimately broadcast.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Supporting Monitoring, Backup and Distribution<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The new tuner options offer additional possibilities across different broadcast applications, particularly in MPX, IP and monitoring workflows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For monitoring applications, receiving the actual broadcast signal provides a reference for checking transmission output rather than relying solely on the original source.<\/p>\n

In automatic backup workflows<\/strong>, an off-air signal can be used as an alternative source when the primary signal becomes unavailable.<\/p>\n

For FM rebroadcasting<\/strong>, access to the transmitted signal can also be integrated into existing distribution workflows.<\/p>\n

These use cases demonstrate how additional RF input options can help broadcasters adapt their systems to different operational requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Less Equipment, More Flexibility<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Integrating RF reception into existing broadcast hardware offers a practical advantage: fewer external devices and less additional cabling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Instead of adding separate receivers to an existing setup, broadcasters can bring the required signal directly into their workflow through an integrated tuner option.<\/p>\n

This can simplify system integration, reduce hardware requirements and provide greater flexibility for future applications.<\/p>\n

With the new tuner options, 2wcom is expanding the possibilities for broadcast monitoring and distribution, making it easier to work with the signals that matter most.<\/p>\n

One hardware platform, more ways to get the real broadcast signal into your workflow.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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