The DRM South Africa group made a significant impact at the 5th edition of the Radio and Digital Sound Broadcasting Summit held on June 18th and 19th, 2024. The event took place at The Venue in Sandton, Johannesburg and gathered industry experts from across the African continent to deliberate this year’s theme “Radio and Digital Sound: Using technology to deliver content listeners want”.
As a proud sponsor of the event the group emphasized the importance of the benefits of DRM as a digital transmission technology in their presentation titled; DRM – Connecting the Disconnected. “DRM is the only digital sound broadcasting technology that works in all frequency bands”; Mr Dreyer, the chairperson of the DRM SA group emphasized.
The highlight of the session was the showcase of a prototype DRM receiver that the group is building locally, using the DE9180 DRM 1000 chip developed by CML Micro and Cambridge Consultants. The unit will be housed in a 3D-printed casing that was also on display.
Conclusion
The DRM South Africa group’s presentation at the Radio and Digital Sound Broadcasting Summit 2024 effectively communicated the transformative potential of DRM technology. By addressing key benefits such as cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, improved coverage, and enhanced user experience, the group made a compelling case for the widespread adoption of DRM in South Africa and beyond. The session not only educated attendees about the advantages of DRM but also inspired future initiatives to leverage this technology for better and more accessible broadcasting.
This presentation was a crucial part of the summit’s agenda, reflecting the ongoing efforts to modernize and improve the broadcasting industry through innovative technologies like DRM.
By A D Dreyer, 19 June 2024
