TWiRT Ep. 793 - Deciding on New or Used Equipment

About this episode

This episode discusses the decision-making process for purchasing new versus used broadcast equipment.

We’re tackling a question every broadcast engineer faces: should you buy new equipment, or can used gear deliver the performance and value you need? We’re on location inside the MaxxKonnect used equipment warehouse in Birmingham, Alabama, where Josh Bohn gives us a firsthand tour of aisles packed with everything from mic preamps to full transmitters. We also hear from Adam Robinson on the financial tradeoffs, and Mike Hutchens on real-world engineering use cases where used equipment makes solid technical and operational sense. Whether you’re planning a new build, a backup system, or a budget-conscious upgrade, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately. Join us for a candid, informative look at how smart engineers balance cost, performance, and reliability.

People in this episode

Guests: Josh Bohn, Adam Robinson, Mike Hutchens

Topics covered

• broadcast engineering
• equipment purchasing
• used equipment
• financial tradeoffs
• technical performance
• operational reliability

Keywords

• broadcast engineering
• used equipment
• new equipment
• financial tradeoffs
• technical performance
• operational sense

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MaxxKonnect

Places: Birmingham, Alabama

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