ITU receives Emmy Award for new audio broadcast standard
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on January 12, 2012 received the prestigious Emmy Award from the US National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show for the introduction of the ‘Standardization of Loudness Metering for Use in Broadcast Audio’.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is dedicated to the advancement of television broadcasting and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry.
ITU Secretary-General Hamadoun Touré in a statement expressed satisfaction that the UN agency has been internationally recognized for its work in setting new standards in broadcast television.
“The Emmy Award exemplifies the close relationship that ITU enjoys with its membership and partners in industry. By working together under the aegis of an intergovernmental platform we are able to develop standards that enhance the quality of ICTs and their accessibility to a worldwide audience,” Dr Touré said.
The ITU-R Recommendation BS.1770 on Loudness Metering in Audio Broadcasting, according to the statement will improve the experience of watching television for viewers worldwide as “they will no longer have to adjust the volume on their sets while switching channels or watching commercials.”
By Ekow Quandzie
ITU Broadcasting expert Mr David Wood on the Emmy Award