International. Currently, Agencia EFE has carried out a major technological upgrade in its production studios, relying on AEQ's technology to reinforce the quality of its audio operations.
The installation of two Atrium consoles represents a qualitative leap in terms of control, processing capacity and connectivity, placing it at the level of international references in professional audio technology.
Each of the new Atrium consoles features 18-fader control surfaces, combined with advanced operating modules and ATX Screen touchscreens, offering an intuitive, configurable interface to streamline technician workflows.
Thanks to this combination of hardware and software, operators have greater visibility and control over signals, with the ability to customize views, dynamically manage buses, and adapt the console to different production scenarios.
In the process of renovation, the capacity of inputs and outputs has been increased, incorporating eight microphone inputs with high-quality preamps, along with specific outputs for headphones that improve the monitoring of the announcers.
Similarly, four new line inputs were added, extending the analogue connectivity of the studios, and 64 channels of audio over IP via Dante were enabled, providing scalability and allowing immediate integration with other devices and network systems. In addition, AEQ HB-02 panels have been incorporated into the call centers, which facilitate the direct connection of microphones and headphones with volume adjustment, improving ergonomics and reducing time in the preparation of operations.
ATRIUM is the 3rd generation of AEQ digital consoles from ON AIR and for audio production, large format, for broadcast environments with higher technical requirements and more intensive workflows. The unit incorporates IP audio systems that allow inputs and outputs, process and control, distributed in different devices, sometimes being very physically distant, with a maximum possible of 96 motorized faders and up to 6 control surfaces connected to the same AEQ XCORE central chassis.
The Atrium consoles have been interconnected with the main matrix via Dante, while maintaining MADI support, ensuring seamless integration with the existing infrastructure while ensuring the redundancy and reliability needed in a highly demanding environment such as that of an international news agency.
With this modernization, Agencia EFE not only updates its audio equipment, but also strengthens its production capacity in broadcasting and distribution of content, providing its professionals with a more versatile, robust work environment prepared for the technological challenges of the future.
The collaboration with AEQ, a leading manufacturer in the development of advanced solutions for radio and television, has been key to carrying out an effective integration, respecting existing operations and guaranteeing continuity of service during the technological migration process.
With the installation of the AEQ Atrium consoles, the EFE Agency reaffirms its commitment to innovation and technical excellence, placing its studios at the forefront of the broadcast sector.
The entire project has been led by the technical services of Agencia EFE with the technical head Mr. Carlos Madrid in collaboration with the engineering and facilities department of AEQ coordinated by Mr. Bernardo Saiz as commercial manager.
Agencia EFE, or simply EFE, is an international news agency based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1939. EFE is the main multimedia news agency in Spanish with a volume of three million news items a year to more than two thousand media outlets, through a network with more than three thousand journalists of 60 nationalities. It operates 24 hours a day from 180 cities in 110 countries and with four editing desks in Madrid, Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro and Bangkok.
