Now that we’re well into the second decade of widespread IP networking adoption in broadcast plants, the engineer’s question “how do I build an AoIP network?” has changed into “how do I harden my AoIP network against unexpected interruptions?” In fact, many broadcasters are now embarking on their second round of AoIP infrastructure, and the state-of-the-art has evolved significantly, with many IT technologies available that are aimed specifically at helping to ensure operational reliability and redundancy.

In his presentation, Al Reynolds will discuss the benefits of building Layer 3 networks, implementing SMPTE 2022-7, and using network automation tools. He’ll provide attendees with practical, understandable tips for designing broadcast networks that are not only resilient and reliable but maintainable as well.

Al Reynolds is a part of Lawo’s U.S. team, where he assists clients daily in his role as Broadcast Technology Specialist. He is an experienced broadcast engineer with over a decade’s immersion in IT, RF and studio operations, and has college radio to thank for his broadcast engineering career. After his experience at WIKD-FM in Daytona Beach, FL, Al’s engineering background earned him a job with Entercom’s Atlanta cluster as an RF Engineer, before joining Washington, D.C. NPR station WAMU-FM in a broadcast IT capacity.

Al Reynolds is a part of Lawo’s U.S. team, where he assists clients daily in his role as Broadcast Technology Specialist. He is an experienced broadcast engineer with over a decade’s immersion in IT, RF and studio operations, and has college radio to thank for his broadcast engineering career. After his experience at WIKD-FM in Daytona Beach, FL, Al’s engineering background earned him a job with Entercom’s Atlanta cluster as an RF Engineer, before joining Washington, D.C. NPR station WAMU-FM in a broadcast IT capacity.