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The CALM Act: The Next Step
The CALM Act: The Next Step Posted on May 30, 2011 by Harry Cole FCC NPRM seeks input on implementation of legislation targeting “loud commercials” As we noted back in December, when the President signed the CALM Act into law, … Continue reading
									
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					Tagged Advanced Television Systems Committee, Anna Eshoo, ATSC, ATSC A/85 RP, Broadcast, Cable, CALM Act, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, Dolby AC-3, H.R. 1084, ITU-R Recommended BS.1770, Loud commercials, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Recommended Practice A/85:2009, S. 2847, Safe harbor, Section 73.682, Techniques for Establishing and Maintaining Audio Loudness for Digital Television				
				
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		Loudness Monitoring
Loudness monitoring Feb 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Richard Cabot and Ian Dennis The BS.1770 loudness measurement standard is changing. Here’s what you need to know. Figure 1. BS.1770 block diagram Loudness has been a hot topic lately. Loudness issues … Continue reading
									
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