Focusrite Red powers modern dubbing workflows at OBS Gyeongin Broadcasting

Korea based terrestrial broadcaster upgrades critical dubbing facilities with Focusrite Red, Dante® audio networking, and ADAM Audio monitoring. 

OBS Gyeongin Broadcasting, a regional terrestrial television broadcaster serving Seoul, Gyeonggi do, and Incheon, has modernised its dubbing and mixing facilities with a new Focusrite Red based audio infrastructure. Designed and installed by long established Korean system integrator Goyl Co., Ltd., the upgrade delivers improved reliability, and audio quality for one of the broadcaster’s most demanding production settings.

Centred around a Focusrite Red 8Pre audio interface, RedNet R1 monitor controller, and RedNet AM2 cue monitoring, the system integrates seamlessly with Avid Pro Tools Ultimate and ADAM Audio A8H monitors. Together, the solution supports high pressure dubbing workflows while providing the flexibility required to adapt as broadcast production continues to evolve.

Supporting accessibility focused broadcast production

The upgraded facility is OBS Gyeongin’s dedicated dubbing studio, where voice actors record dialogue for broadcast programming. Much of this content is produced for children and visually impaired viewers, who may find subtitles difficult to follow. As a result, the studio places a lot of emphasis on high quality sound and reliable audio systems.

In this context, audio quality extends beyond just accuracy. Stability, low latency monitoring, and confidence in every take are equally important. With many different performers, cue mixes, and tight broadcast schedules, OBS required a system that could scale easily without being too complicated.

A regional broadcaster with national standards

Founded in 2006, OBS Gyeongin TV is a key regional broadcaster within South Korea’s terrestrial television network. Although the station is regional, its production standards match those of national broadcasters, requiring professional infrastructure throughout.

The dubbing studio upgrade formed part of a wider initiative to replace ageing systems that had reached the end of their operational life, while laying the groundwork for future IP-based workflows.

Moving on from a legacy system

Before the upgrade, the dubbing and mixing room relied on a Blackmagic Design Fairlight audio editing platform that had been in continuous use for approximately fifteen years. Although the system had served OBS well, hardware related failures were becoming more frequent, and discontinued components made ongoing maintenance increasingly difficult.

At that stage, a complete system replacement became unavoidable. The opportunity also allowed OBS to rethink its technical approach, moving from traditional point to point audio connections to a modern networked setup.

System design and integration by Goyl Co., Ltd.

System design and installation were delivered by Goyl Co., Ltd., one of Korea’s most experienced AV solution providers. With more than forty years in business, Goyl has designed and installed systems for major national broadcasters including KBS, SBS, and MBC, as well as regional stations, cinema chains, and cultural venues such as the Seoul Arts Center and the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.

Drawing on decades of broadcast expertise, Goyl specified a Dante-enabled audio network built around Focusrite Red and RedNet components, ensuring both immediate workflow improvements and long-term scalability.

A modern broadcast workstation

At the centre of the new system is a custom-configured Apple Mac Studio M2 Ultra. Apple Silicon brings major performance improvements for audio production, delivering high processing power in a compact, efficient design.

Given the demands of a broadcast environment, OBS chose a higher specification configuration rather than a base model, to ensure consistent performance under sustained workloads and peak session conditions.

The system runs Avid Pro Tools® Ultimate, chosen for its long-standing role in professional recording and postproduction. Alongside established mono and stereo dubbing workflows, it also supports immersive formats such as Dolby Atmos®, allowing the studio to work across both current and future standards.

Focusrite Red 8Pre at the centre of the system

The Focusrite Red 8Pre supports both Dante and Thunderbolt 2 connectivity. The unit includes eight Red Evolution microphone preamps, with optional tonal character available via Focusrite’s “AIR transformer emulation” inspired by the classic ISA 110 design.

Dual Thunderbolt ports allow additional devices to be connected easily, an important consideration in control rooms often short of space. At the same time, Dante connectivity provides up to 64x64 channels of networked audio, enabling long distance multi-channel signal transmission over standard Cat6 Ethernet cabling.

Large numbers of analogue and digital cables are replaced which results in simpler system configuration, excellent scalability, and high reliability. The system can operate with either DHCP or static IP addressing, offering both ease of use and stability.

Despite its high-end performance, the Red 8Pre offers excellent value for money. Compared to competing products, it delivers strong pricing while offering intuitive multi-channel routing via RedNet Control. In complex studio environments where multiple devices must be connected, this scalability is a major advantage. Additional RedNet interfaces and monitor controllers such as the R1 and AM2 can be easily integrated over Dante.

Monitoring designed for broadcast accuracy

Monitoring control is handled by the Focusrite RedNet R1. Designed for flexible management of complex monitoring systems, the R1 supports formats from mono through to immersive surround sound and allows fully custom speaker configurations with up to twelve outputs.

Engineers can manage multiple sources simultaneously, including DAW outputs, analogue inputs, digital formats, and Dante streams. Fold down presets, reference levels, solo modes, and A/B switching allow for fast and confident monitoring decisions during dubbing and mixing sessions.

The R1 also incorporates Dante based talkback functionality, an internal microphone preamp, and a high output headphone amplifier, reducing the need for additional equipment and streamlining the control room layout.

Flexible cue monitoring with RedNet AM2

Cue monitoring for performers is provided by Focusrite RedNet AM2 units. Compact and powered via Power over Ethernet, the AM2 combines balanced line outputs with a high-quality headphone amplifier. It can drive high-impedance headphones up to 600 ohms and supports high-level XLR line outputs at +18 or +24 dBu (0 dBFS reference).

Audio and power are delivered over a single Ethernet cable, allowing flexible placement throughout the studio. OBS Gyeongin currently operates four AM2 units, with the option to expand easily as session requirements increase, whether for dubbing, sound effects recording, or larger ensemble voice sessions.

ADAM Audio monitoring completes the chain

Loudspeaker monitoring is provided by ADAM Audio A8H three-way monitors. As the flagship model in ADAM Audio’s A Series, the A8H combines an eight-inch woofer, dedicated 3.5 inch midrange driver, and the company’s handcrafted X ART tweeter, delivering accurate sound, wide frequency response, and excellent resolution.

DSP based processing supports 24-bit and 96 kHz operation, room adaptation EQ, and Sonarworks automatic room correction for optimised monitoring in any environment.

Two voicing modes are available; Pure which is precise and flat, and UNR which is natural and musical. This allows engineers to switch easily between analytical accuracy and a more musical presentation depending on the task, making A8H a high-end monitoring solution ideal for medium to large studios requiring uncompromising sound quality.

Why OBS Gyeongin chose Focusrite Red

For OBS Gyeongin, the decision to adopt Focusrite Red and RedNet was driven by a combination of performance, scalability, and long-term value.

By using Dante networking over Cat6 infrastructure, the broadcaster reduced cabling requirements while improving reliability and system clarity. Static IP configuration via Dante Controller ensures stable communication between devices, even as the system expands and becomes more complex.

Ease of use was another key advantage. Despite the power of Dante based systems, OBS engineers found RedNet Control approachable and efficient, allowing them to easily manage DAWs, analogue I/O, digital formats, with minimal training.

Finally, the true appeal of the Focusrite Red system lies in its exceptional value for money. Whether for broadcast studios or recording environments, the Focusrite Red series represents one of the most practical and efficient choices for Dante-based systems—particularly for users seeking professional Dante integration within limited budgets.

A future ready dubbing environment

With the new Focusrite Red based system in place, OBS Gyeongin’s dubbing studio is now equipped to meet today’s broadcast demands while remaining adaptable for the future. Improved reliability, flexible routing, and accurate monitoring allow engineers and voice artists to focus fully on performance and storytelling, confident that the technology will support rather than constrain the creative process.

As broadcast production continues to move towards IP based workflows, OBS Gyeongin’s investment ensures the studio can scale smoothly, integrate new formats, and maintain consistent audio quality for audiences across the region.