Digital broadcasting – an inevitable trend
(VOV) -Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) Deputy Director Vu Hai has confirmed the local broadcasting industry is gradually replacing its outdated analogue methods, switching to modern digital technologies in line with Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) standards.
Hai highlighted the technology update during his July 26 opening speech to a three-day seminar co-organised by VOV and the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) in Hanoi. The seminar is part of the lead-up to the upcoming Radio Asia Conference.
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| VOV Deputy Director General Vu Hai |
He noted this is the first time the national broadcaster has hosted a seminar demonstrating the advanced DAB+ digital radio transmission technology.
Hai admitted a complete upgrade to digital radio would necessitate overcoming challenges relating to insufficient infrastructure, economic shortages, and an undersupply of technicians, especially in remote areas.
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They cited Vietnam as one of Southeast Asia’s leaders in embracing digital broadcasting advances, acknowledging broadcasters’ successful completion of DRM and HD Radio trials in 2005 and 2009.
With DAB+, listeners will have access to MPEG-4 quality streams and receivers can display text documents and images.
World DMB Asia-Pacific CEO Joan Warner delivered a presentation on the DAB+, helping local broadcasters select the most appropriate digital broadcasting technologies available.
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| DMB Asia-Pacific CEO Joan Warner |
She also detailed how the internet has only widened the influence of radio programmes on the listening public.
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| Vietnam Radio and Electronics Association Deputy Chairman Dao Duy Hua |
Vietnam Radio and Electronics Association Deputy Chairman Dao Duy Hua, who is also former VOV Director General, believed radio deserves more attention, referencing its speed, convenience, and economy.
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(Photos taken by VOV reporter Huy Phuong)