WHAT IS DRM

DRM is the universal, openly standardised digital broadcasting system for all broadcasting frequencies, including the AM bands (LW, MW, SW), as well as VHF Bands I, II – (FM band) and III.

DRM ensures the efficient and complete digitisation of those countries committing to the digital radio roll-out. The great flexibility of DRM supports all types of coverage needs – from local, regional, nation-wide to international. DRM allows a seamless transition to digital radio with the upgrade of existing transmitter infrastructure as well as with analogue-digital simulcast configurations. DRM digital radio can save broadcasters up to 80% in energy and maintenance costs.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS

DRM is greener, clearer, wider, bigger, better quality & audio content and cost efficient
The Benefits of DRM can be enjoyed by:

• LISTENERS
• Excellent quality sound in stereo DRM30, CD quality in DRM+
• Data such as text, pictures and Journaline
• Easy tuning on station name
• MANUFACTURER
• Replace receivers with new digital receivers
• Increase the market potential
• Increase possibilities for new areas of interest and content
• BROADCASTERS
• Multilingual programmes are possible plus extra information
• Reduced power consumption of up to 40-50%
• Increased opportunity for revenue generation streams
• REGULATORS
• Uses less spectrum and releases spectrum for other use
• An international standard
• Low power cost-green broadcasting
• Emergency warning alert