WDVE-FM, WXDX-FM
Clear Channel Communications (formerly Secret Communications)
FM Broadcast Facilities Planning and Design
Pittsburgh PA

When FCC Regulations significantly altered the playing field for radio broadcast companies, the owner of powerhouse market leader WDVE-FM looked to bring alternative rock station WXDX-FM into its portfolio. The second step included the addition of two other high-profile FM operations.

To maximize economies, the new owner elected to consolidate all broadcast properties at one site. Significant demands were placed on facilities to accommodate additional production and on-air studios, expanded sales and programming personnel required to staff operations without disrupting 24-hour operations.

To dramatically expand the existing facility into a consolidated multi-station, multi-format production and on-air facility that supports integrated operations and accommodates different on-air personalities and formats, a phased implementation and construction approach was needed to minimize interference with on-going broadcast operations current programming.

The project included:
• An analysis of workflow and process to ensure maximum productivity while best utilizing limited floor space.
• An acoustical design of the new on-air performance and control studios.
• A new state-of-the-art digital production control room