The future of audio Broadcast through new processing technologies

F2 Radio Lab is also hosting the seminar "Innovation and Emotion: the Future of Audio Broadcast through New Processing Technologies," curated by Funky Junk Broadcast.

A traveling seminar, to be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 10 a.m., at the F2 Cultura Theater Room at 8 Mezzocannone Street, dedicated to Broadcast and Multimedia audio.

An event dedicated to industry professionals, students and audio enthusiasts.

The seminar is an important opportunity for networking and exchange of ideas between industry professionals and future experts. Participants will have the opportunity to discover modern audio processing techniques, with a focus on innovations that have emerged from leading companies such as Omnia and Timeo and secrets in choosing sound timbres. Highly relevant topics, such as algorithms and psychoacoustics, will be discussed in detail, as well as the artistic choices that help define the distinctive sound of broadcasters and their influence on listeners' ability to engage.

The seminar will be introduced by Fiore Confuorto, head of Broadcast at Funky Junk Italy, who has an extensive background in audio and broadcasting, offers his expertise in consulting and providing innovative solutions, organizes events and seminars, and promotes the training of new professionals in the field.

The first speaker is Max Pandini, official Audio Designer for Telos Alliance, in charge of optimizing the sound of radio and TV broadcasters worldwide. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Pandini played a key role at RTL 102.5, where he helped create the world's first visual radio station. His career is marked by his ability to integrate technology and creativity: after his time at RTL, he oversaw projects for National Geographic Music, and provided editorial and strategic advice to Radio Kiss Kiss and other broadcasters from 2014 to 2023. Currently, in addition to his role at Telos Alliance, Pandini manages publishing, programming, and strategy for m2o, Class Editori, Radio Classica, Radio Bruno, Radio Nostalgia Toscana, and other regional stations, helping to shape radio listening in Italy and Europe.

The second speaker is Hans van Zutphen, CEO and founder of Thimeo Audio Technology. With a career dedicated to innovation in audio processing, van Zutphen developed Stereo Tool, a product that has revolutionized the industry since its launch in 2004, leading to the company's founding in 2011. With an annual release proposal of innovative audio products, Thimeo is globally recognized for technologies such as MicroMPX, Perfect Declipper, and other solutions that improve audio quality and loudness without compromise. With a strong background in computer science and previous experience in companies such as ASML and Philips Healthcare, Hans combines practical skills with a passion for challenges, which is also reflected in his love of adrenaline-pumping activities.

The day's program:

10:00 a.m. Institutional greeting by F2 Culture Pro-Chancellor and Coordinator, Professor Angela Zampella

10:30 a.m.: Presentation of the seminar and Current Overview of the World of Broadcast by Fiore Confuorto

11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Sound of Radio and TV: Max Pandini tells us about his experiences around the world How should a radio station sound and who decides the sound timbre? What are the parameters to be taken into account and how much artistic is behind the choices? What are the differences in different countries around the world?

2:30-4 p.m. (in English): What are processors and how is processing software built, simple compressors and equalizers or something else? Hans Van Zutphen talks about the technologies that have been developed over time?