Product Comparison « Hindenburg Systems

Feature	Details	NGO	Journalist	Journalist Pro	Field Recorder

Auto Level	Generic		X
	EU			X
	UK			X
	US			X
	Hindenburg Journalist analyses audio as it is imported, detects whether it is music or speech and adjusts levels relative to each other for a professional and balanced mix. With the Station Profiler it is possible to switch Auto Level settings. The settings are adjusted to Public Broadcast standards for talk radio production. EU Mode (-9 QPPM) UK Mode ( 5 BBC PPM) US Mode (-7 QPPM)

Loudness	Loudness Meter			X
	Hindenburg Journalist Pro is the first DAW to have a built in Loudness meter. EBU R128, based on the ITU-R 1770 Loudness algorithm, is the new audio broadcast standard for TV in the EU. In North America a similar standard is coming. The Loudness Meter interface is currently under redesign.

Voice Profiler	Generic		X	X
Voice Profiler	Personal			X
	Analyses a sample of the producer’s voice and creates a unique voice profile for each producer. With a single click, EQ and compression are dynamically applied to subsequent voice recordings, creating the optimal sounding voice – every time.

Call Recorder	Record from Skype™			X
	Hindenburg Journalist Pro is the first DAW to have a built in Call Recorder. No need to purchase external tools and do a lot of manual tasks. The Call Recorder connects to your Skype™ client and lets you record outgoing and incoming audio individually.

Publish	Podcast		X	X
	Enhanced Podcast		X	X
	FTP			X
	SoundCloud		X	X	X
	PRX			X
	Create podcast shows and upload episodes with ease Upload to any server using FTP Upload directly to your PRX (Public Radio Exchange) account Maintain your podcast show and append new episodes. Hindenburg Journalist will automatically update your RSS feed. Upload your radio piece to multiple destinations with one click. Add as many accounts as you need – even for different file types. Example: Send a radio piece to the radiostation FTP server, upload to PRX and publish as MP3 + AAC Enhanced podcast. All with one click.

Effects	Compressor		X	X	X
Effects	Equalizer		X	X
	The included effect plug-ins are tailored for radio production and are sufficient for most uses. In addition Hindenburg Journalist supports the usage of third party VST (Windows) or AU (OS X) plug-ins.

Vari-Speed	Variable speed		X	X
	Listen to your audio either faster or slower as realtime. Very usable when scanning for the segment of audio that you know is in there … somewhere

Import	WAV	X	X	X	(X)
	MP3	X	X	X
	AAC	X	X	X
	BWF			X
	Import any audio file your OS can play. The unique way Hindenburg Journalist handles files allows you to import any audio file you otherwise can play on your computer. This even includes video files. Drag & Drop audio files from anywhere – including iTunes

Export	WAV	X	X	X	X
	MP3	X	X	X
	AAC		X	X	X
	BWF			X
	MP2			X
	Hindenburg Journalist can export audio in a selected range of formats. Detailed export options can be set and saved individually for each format. For instance: AAC includes the option to export as either AAC-LC or AAC-HE. For broadcasting purposes Hindenburg Journalist Pro can export MP2 and BWF files.

Price			$95	$495	$29.95