So, we got any telecoms genii (geniuses?) reading here?
We’d like to get an ISDN line set up so that we don’t have to keep going to radio studios to do five minute spots.
As I understand it, there’s more to it than just getting an ISDN line. We also need some piece of gadgetry to be compatible with BBC systems.
Anyone know about this?
13 responses so far ↓
1 MarkS // Oct 18, 2008 at 5:19 pm
You need one of these
http://www.glensound.co.uk/
Not cheap but then neither is an ISDN line.
2 MarkS // Oct 18, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Look under ISDN for the GSGC5
Might be able to get one second hand if you’re lucky.
3 MarkS // Oct 18, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Here’s another
http://www.isdnaudio.com/glensound/gsgc5.html
4 Kay Tie // Oct 18, 2008 at 7:39 pm
ISDN. Blast from the past.
Isn’t it time we moved over to using IP-based protocols for this?
5 MarkS // Oct 18, 2008 at 9:19 pm
In theory the use of IP would be much better. However, there’s no guarantee that the data packets would arrive on time as you get with a dedicated line like ISDN. It would be great if more radio stations used Skype or a better codec but the BBC is still wedded to ISDN.
6 Kay Tie // Oct 18, 2008 at 9:57 pm
“However, there’s no guarantee that the data packets would arrive on time as you get with a dedicated line like ISDN.”
There would if BT pulled their finger out and started rolling out real-time protocols on 21CN to the end customer.
But yes, there’s no end of surprise to how resistant old technology is to being replaced. I had to send a fax the other day. An honest-to-God old fashioned fax.
7 MarkS // Oct 19, 2008 at 7:01 am
If only they would. I broadcast for a living sometimes and it’s crazy that I should have to trot along to broom cupboard studio to use a puny 128k line when I have 8megabits at home. Grr!
8 Devil's Kitchen // Oct 19, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Phone BT and ask. They are now using ISDN lines for digital telephony (we are getting a system installed at work — and they are installing it for “free”).
The line rental for one ISDN2 is about £130 per quarter (and that includes £60 worth of calls).
DK
9 nathan // Nov 20, 2008 at 8:46 pm
picked up a glensound gsgc5 at a boot sale recently its a bit scruffy but all lights up when powerd up. i havnt a clue what its for so if u want to make me an offer feel free
10 Anthony // Dec 2, 2008 at 1:43 am
Hey Nathan, not sure how to get in touch to ask about that Glensound unit. Drop me a line if you see this. Anthony
11 Wizzy // Dec 4, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Hi Nathan
Interested in GSGC5
please email some details and photo
ta Wizzy
12 Wizzy // Dec 4, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Hi Nathan
have corrected my email!
still interested
13 Wizzy // Dec 10, 2008 at 3:39 pm
is it still available Nathan?
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