CBC upgrades with new central audio system from Lawo

TORONTO - CBC/Radio-Canada earlier this week reached an agreement to acquire a new central audio router and control system for all CBC/Radio-Canada radio production and distribution in Montreal and other areas from Lawo. The upgrade begins in January 2008, with an intended on-air deployment by May 2008. Subsequently, the system will expand to four regional stations that will be integrated into the system by October 2008, with more stations integrating after this. The yearlong, multistage deployment is targeted for completion in December 2008. The Lawo-designed Dual Self-Healing Star (DSHS) system architecture for CBC/Radio-Canada is built around two Lawo Nova 73 router...