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Stay up to date on the latest Inovonics news, including new product announcements, updates and company achievements.

 

Radio World Magazine, March 1, 2024

March 05, 2024 | Product Evaluation - The Inovonics 677 impresses


Read Radio World´s Product Evaluation on the 677 EAS Triple Tuner, written by Jeremy Preece - CSRE, DRB, director of Engineering at EMF (Educational Media Foundation) - READ ARTICLE

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MARCH NEWS 2024

March 05, 2024 | Broadcast Combo Deal, NAB preview, New Products, OnLine Demos


This issue of Inovonics News features a special Broadcast Combo Deal with our DAVID IV 719N FM/HD Audio Processor, a preview for NAB 2024 with new products we will be showing in Las Vegas, and Live OnLine Demos.

Here´s a rundown of the latest news at Inovonics for March 2023 - HERE


DECEMBER NEWS 2023

December 07, 2023 | It´s a Wrap for 2023, Product News, and more...


With the holiday season upon us, it´s a good time to reflect on the progress Inovonics has made this year to develop new “problem solvers” for radio broadcasters.

For 2023, we are proud to have launched four new products - from design to production!

Here´s a rundown of our new products for 20...


Live On-Line Demos via Web

December 06, 2023 | Virtual Demo Center


Try our VIRTUAL DEMO CENTER - connect to real products in real time.

(Listed numerically by model number, largest to smallest)

JUSTIN 808 FM/HD Radio Time Alignment Processor

732 Advanced Dynamic RDS Encoder

Radio Broadcaster Thom Keller wins the Inovonics 635 FM SiteStreamer at CCRC 2023

November 13, 2023 | Mr Keller will use the 635 to remotely monitor his Truth 93.1 FM stations in Pennsylvania


FELTON, CA — Inovonics was pleased to present Thom Keller with a 635 FM SiteStreamer after winning a drawing at the conclusion of the 2023 Calvary Chapel Radio Conference in Denver, CO. Representing Inovonics at CCRC was President/CEO, Ben Barber who presented the 635 to Mr. Keller at the conclusion of the event. The 635 is a Web-enabled FM r...


Inovonics Retires model 531N FM Modulation Monitor

October 17, 2023 | After 20 years, the popular 531 is being replaced by the new all-digital 541 FM Modulation Monitor


FELTON, CA — Inovonics, Inc has announced the retirement of its popular 531N FM Modulation Monitor after a successful 20-year production run.

The model 531 has been a popular product since its launch in 2003 with over 5,000 units sold worldwide. The final inventory of the 531N has already been shipped and it will no longer be availabl...


Inovonics Announces the EAS 677 Triple Tuner

October 05, 2023 | The 677 will begin shipping in December 2023. Inovonics is accepting pre-orders now.


Felton, 10-05-2023: Inovonics is thrilled to be introducing the new 677 Triple Tuner for AM, FM, and NOAA reception-monitoring.

The 677 Triple Tuner is an EAS Monitor Receiver in a compact half-rack package. It has three built-in discrete frequency agile receivers, each one programable for either AM, FM or NOAA reception.

The ...


Inovonics´ 51st Birthday

April 25, 2023 | Happy Birthday, Inovonics! 51 years old today - born April 25, 1972


Inovonics is 51 years old today. It was founded on April 25, 1972. Check out our history page to explore Inovonics´rich history and contributions to the radio broadcast industry throughout the years. HERE


New Firmware: 551 & 552 HD Radio Modulation Monitors

January 31, 2023 | Now available firmware Rev. 1.3.0.0 for models 551 &552


Inovonics is pleased to provide a new firmware release for the 551 & 552 HD Radio Modulation Monitors.

The new Firmware Rev 1.3.0.0 has added these modifications:

  • SCA tuner for measuring injection level of a SCA.
  • Alarm for “RDS Clock Time Out of Range”.
  • Alarm for “RDS TMC Not Received”.
  • ...


RADIO WORLD - Well Done, Jim and Ben.

August 31, 2022 | Wood hands over ownership of Inovonics


BY PAUL MCLANE - Editor in Chief of Radio World
PUBLISHED: AUGUST 31, 2022

“There’s a new sheriff at Inovonics, though the old one promises he isn’t going away.”

I wrote that sentence in 2012 when I reported that...


Inovonics Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

June 27, 2022 | Born April 25, 1972


Inovonics is celebrating its 50th anniversary!

That´s a pretty big deal in anybody´s book. We have prepared a short slide show to commemorate the occasion.

Take a look: HERE


Inovonics Wins Best of Show Award at NAB 2022

May 02, 2022 | New 552 HD Radio Modulation Monitor awarded Best of Show 2022 by Radio World


LAS VEGAS - The 552 HD Radio Modulation Monitor, manufactured by Inovonics, is the recipient of one of the industry’s most prestigious technology honors Best of Show Award, presented at the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas by Radio World.

The award recognizes those outstanding products and solutions from the technology and ...


Radio World - Exhibitor Preview: Inovonics at NAB Show

March 11, 2022 | New HD Radio mod monitors will highlight its booth


Planning for the 2022 NAB Show is ramping up, and Radio World is asking exhibitors about their plans and expectations.

Gary Luhrman is Sales & Marketing Manager at Inovonics Inc., which will be found in the new West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. He speak...


Radio World - Inovonics Highlights New HD Mod Monitors

February 28, 2022 | CEO - Ben Barber, Discusses New Products and Importance of Remote Access


Supply Side is a RADIO WORLD series of occasional interviews with industry manufacturers and service providers,

Here is an excerpt from the interview with Inovonics´ President/CEO, Ben Barber. He discusses the new 551 & 552 HD Radio Modulation Monitors along with the importa...


Introducing two new products for monitoring HD Radio broadcasts.

January 13, 2022 | The 551 & 552 HD Radio Modulation Monitors are on track to ship in February


Inovonics introduces two new products for monitoring HD Radio broadcasts.

The 551 & 552 HD Radio Modulation Monitors are on track to ship in February.

FELTON, CA — Inovonics, Inc is pleased to introduce the new 551 and 552 HD Radio Modulation Monitors, providing the ultimate choice for advanced FM...


719N DAVID IV FM Broadcast Processor selected for historic FM 90 Radio Unity in India

October 06, 2021 | Station is located near the site of the tallest statue in the world - India´s “Statue of Unity” of Sardar Patel


Inovonics´ 719N DAVID IV FM Broadcast Processor selected for historic FM 90 Radio Unity in India

Station is located near the site of the tallest statue in the world - India´s “Statue of Unity” of Sardar Patel

FELTON, CA — Inovonics is pleased to have been selected for audio processing with the install...


Firmware Update: INOmini FM & HD Radio SiteStreamers

August 25, 2021 | Recommended Firmware Upgrades for Models 635 & 638


PRESS RELEASE

Inovonics announces new firmware update for INOmini FM & HD Radio SiteStreamers

Recommended firmware upgrades for models 635 & 638

FELTON, CA — Inovonics is pleased to announce a new firmware update for its popular remote monitoring recei...


New DAVID IV 719N FM/HD Audio Processor

May 06, 2021 | The 719N adds a Network Interface for easy access & control


Introducing the DAVID IV 719N FM/HD Audio Processor with Network Interface

The new 719N is shipping June 1st and there´s a FREE upgrade program for many 719 users

FELTON, CA — Inovonics is pleased to introduce the new DAVID IV 719N FM/HD Radio Broadcast Processor with Network Interfac...


Inovonics introduces new low-cost RackPack Bundle

March 10, 2021 | Three DAB+ Receivers to independently monitor three channels in a single 1U rack space


Felton, CA - Inovonics has announced a new DAB+ Monitoring package to meet the increased growth of DAB+ broadcasts worldwide. The new 660 DAB+ Rack Bundle allows broadcasters to monitor three independent off-air channels simultaneously in a compact 1U package. The modestly priced package is tailored to the budget conscious broadcaster.

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From Rock Studios to Radio - Jim Wood Explains

June 24, 2020 | Radio Guide Cover Story


In this issue of Radio Guide magazine, Inovonics´ founder Jim Wood tells-all revealing the evolution of Inovonics´audio processors and history of the air-chain audio processor. He takes us from the beginnings of FM in the early 70´s, through the “Loudness Wars” in radio, and brings us to present day digital DSP-based audio processing.


Comparing the Popular AARON ReBroadcast Receivers

June 17, 2020 | New AARON Comparison Chart is Available in PDF


At Inovonics we have been working diligently to identify new ways to support our customers with more information and tools that will make it easier to evaluate our products and identify the ideal solution for you.

We have had lots of requests for a simple comparison chart that explains the differences between our three different AARON...


Firmware Update for SOFIA SiteStreamer+™

April 08, 2020 | Update your firmware on SOFIA models: 565, 567, 567


Felton, CA - Inovonics is pleased to announce a new firmware update for our SOFIA SiteStreamer+™ remote monitor-receiver, models 565, 567, 568. We recommend that you install the updates at your earliest convenience.

We’ve added new features which include a more secure login for ‘casual’ users so that they can log in, listen to the aud...


NOW SHIPPING! New SOFIA 565 FM SiteStreamer+™

February 06, 2020 | The elite SOFIA FM SiteStreamer+™ adds new features to the popular INOmini SiteStreamer series.


FELTON, CA — Inovonics is pleased to be delivering on its January 2020 commitment for shipping the new SOFIA 565 FM SiteStreamer+™. The much anticipated SOFIA 565 is the latest in the elite SOFIA SiteStreamer+™ (plus) series with advanced features for critical monitoring situations.

The SOFIA 565 FM SiteStreamer+™ includes many additi...


Inovonics Wins 2019 Product Innovation Award

December 18, 2019 | SOFIA 568 HD Radio SiteStreamer+ is awarded the Product Innovation Award


Inovonics, Inc. Wins Future Product Innovation Award, Presented by Radio World

WASHINGTON — The SOFIA 568 HD Radio SiteStreamer+, manufactured by Inovonics, Inc., is a recipient of Future’s Product Innovation Award presented by Radio World. Future’s Product Innovation Awards are evaluated by a panel of engineers and i...


Firmware Update for INOmini Receivers

November 21, 2019 | Update your firmware on INOmini models: 661, 673, 674, 676, 679


Felton, CA - Inovonics is pleased to announce a new firmware update for our INOmini Receiver-Monitors, models 661, 673, 674, 676, 679. We recommend that you install the updates at your earliest convenience.

This latest update improves the internal reference clock and lots of little things that have come-up since the products were firs...


Inovonics´ INOmini Celebrates 10th Anniversary

May 07, 2019 | The small profile INOmini family has grown to 20 models in 10 years


FELTON, CA — Inovonics is pleased to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the INOmini. After 10 years the INOmini family of products has grown to 20 distinct models and continues to grow year-after-year with unique problem solving solutions for radio broadcasters.

The economically sized INOmini occupies just 1/3-rack allowing broadc...


Inovonics on Forbes´ List of Most Innovative Media Companies

May 07, 2019 | Forbes names 13 Most Innovative Media companies at NAB 2019


By Forbes contributing author, Michael Schein.

I attended NAB Show this past April and was struck by the wide range of hardware, software, and services on display that will no doubt provide the engine on which the media landscape runs over the next few decades. Below are 13 that stood out (in no particular order).

Inovonics Wins Best of Show Award at NAB 2019

April 17, 2019 | New SOFIA 568 received the prestigiouis award presented by Radio World


LAS VEGAS — The SOFIA 568 FM/HD Radio SiteStreamer+™, manufactured by Inovonics, Inc., is a recipient of the Future Best of Show Award, presented at the 2019 NAB Show by Radio World.

Future’s Best of Show Awards are evaluated by a panel of engineers and industry experts, and are selected base...


Inovonics Receives Best of Show Award at IBC 2018

September 29, 2018 | 660 DAB+ Monitor-Receiver received prestigiouis award presented by Radio World


AMSTERDAM —  The INOmini 660 DAB+ Monitor-Receiver, manufactured by Inovonics, is the recipient of one of the industry’s most prestigious technology honors, Radio World International’s Best of Show Award, presented at the 2018 IBC Show in Amsterdam.

Radio World International´s Best of Show Awards are evaluated by a panel of engine...


Radio Nepal Chooses Inovonics

September 28, 2018 | 719 DAVID IV FM Processor selected by Radio Nepal


Kathmandu-based Radio Nepal has selected the Inovonics 719 David IV FM processor for use at 10 of its radio stations.

Inovonics and its Nepal dealer, SK Trading Suppliers, together managed the extensive tender process to provide the processors to the public-service broadcaster.

“We were impressed with the processing power ...


Inovonics Salutes President/CEO

September 28, 2018 | Ben Barber is celebrating his 30th anniversary working at Inovonics


Inovonics is saluting longtime employee and current President/CEO Ben Barber on the occasion of his 30th anniversary at the company.

According to company founder, Jim Wood, the business really took off when Barber was promoted to chief operating officer in 2007, and later elevated to President/CEO in 2012.

“Our company has ...


Inovonics Makes the Cover of Radio Guide Mag

August 09, 2018 | AARON 655 - Made to Measure


Read the story of how Inovonics and EMF collaborated to develop the AARON 655 - the worlds´ first FM/HD Radio Rebroadcast Receiver. Radio Guide Magazine - July/August 2018


Inside Radio - FM/HD Translators

August 09, 2018 | HD Radio & FM Translators: A Marriage Made In Tech Heaven.


Broadcasters call them HD Radio subchannels and HD Radio-fed FM translators. To listeners, they are known as radio stations. Read more…


"Listener Experience" Added to 638 HD-Radio Monitor

June 15, 2018 | New feature is available with firmware upgrade for enhanced remote monitoring


FELTON, CA —  The INOmini 638 HD SiteStreamer™, manufactured by Inovonics,  is now available with “Listener Experience” to enhance remote monitoring of FM and HD Radio Channels  through the dynamic web interface.

Listener Experience is a new option available on the 638 remote web interface that allows users to remotely view on a singl...


Inovonics Wins Best of Show Award at NAB 2018

April 19, 2018 | New 732 RDS Encoder received prestigiouis award presented by Radio World


LAS VEGAS —  The 732 Advanced Dynamic RDS Encoder, manufactured by Inovonics, is the recipient of one of the industry’s most prestigious technology honors, NewBay Media’s Best of Show Award, presented at the 2018 NAB Show in Las Vegas by Radio World Magazine.

NewBay Media’s Best of Show Awards are evaluated by a panel of engi...


New 732 RDS Encoder Replacing Model 730

March 15, 2018 | After 10 years in production the 730 is being retired and replaced with new 732 model


Felton, CA — Inovonics has announced the End-of-Life for the popular 730 RDS Encoder after a successful 10 year production run. The Model 730 has been a popular product since its launch in 2008 with over 2,000 units sold. Recognizing the continued demand for RDS Encoders and advances in the technology, Inovonics has designed a new replacement...


Inovonics Joins World DAB Organization

January 04, 2018 | Will Increase collaboration with world DAB community and showcase DAB+ products


Felton, CA — Inovonics is pleased to be  a new member of  the World DAB Organization, joining approximately 100 member organisations and bringing together digital radio experts from over 27 countries across the world.

Commited to maintaining a leadership position in providing innovative products for emerging technologies in the Radio ...


Jim Wood Wins the Industry Innovator Award, Presented by Radio World

November 03, 2017 | Inovonic´s Founder - Jim Wood has been honored with NewBay´s Industry Innovator Award, presented by Radio World


ALEXANDRIA, VA —  Jim Wood has been honored with NewBay’s Industry Innovator Award, presented by Radio World.

NewBay’s Industry Innovator Award winners are selected by a panel of experts and evaluated on their professional achievements, technical and business innovations and continuing influence within their industries.

All wi...


Haiti: Inovonics Lends a Hand

April 10, 2017 | Inovonics’ President Ben Barber recently visited hurricane-damaged Radio Lumière to offer technical support, gear


In March, Ben Barber, president and CEO of Inovonics visited Haiti, where he provided technical assistance and equipment to Radio Lumière, an evangelical cultural network based in Port-au-Prince that suffered extensive damage during the passage of Hurricane Matthew on Oct. 4. Radio World spoke to ...


Firmware Upgrades now available for all E-mail Capable Products.

January 10, 2017 | Inovonics announces a major firmware upgrade supporting the latest encryption standard, TLS 1.2


Felton, CA – We are very pleased to announce a major firmware upgrade for all Inovonics´ email capable products supporting the latest encryption standard, TLS 1.2.

Previously, only SSLv3 was supported. With the new firmware upgrade, users can send email alarms & notifications through virtually any free or paid email provider.

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