Founded in 1981 Modulation Sciences made its debut into the manufacturing business with signal processing equipment for radio broadcasting. Quickly MSI helped revolutionize techniques for measuring modulation at FM Stations.
Then turning its attention to television, MSI was instrumental in defining the standards for BTSC sound broadcasting. MSI then focused on Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS) products. As a result of their standards involvement and strong industry and engineering background, Modulation Sciences TV MTS products have set the mark of excellence in their field.
For almost thirty years Modulation Sciences has earned the industry’s recognition as a leader in BTSC sound, television monitoring, FM signal processing and FM subcarrier products. MSI now combines its reputation for engineering excellence, full-featured products and superior service dependability to bring its customers products for the digital era.
Eric Small, Founder and Chief Technical Officer, entered the broadcasting industry in 1964 in New York City at the classic music station WNCN. In 1969 Eric became a member of the technical department at A&R Recording under Phil Ramone, one of the most prolific producers/engineers in the music industry. He went on to become Chief Engineer at WOR-FM New York.
In 1974 Mr. Small co-invented the original Orban Optimod® FM audio processor. Turning to consulting, Eric worked with most of the major broadcasters in North America. In a career shift, he was an aerospace hardware and software designer for the visual portion of the F/A-18 combat flight simulator. His heart though was in broadcasting and he returned to it in 1981 when he founded Modulation Sciences.
During his long career Eric dedicated himself to the TV and radio broadcasting industry serving on numerous committees, panels, and as and as an inexhaustible writer, authoring white papers, opinion letters and editorials. In fact, when Multichannel Television Sound emerged, he was a voting member of the BTSC, the group that wrote the standard for multi-channel TV sound.
It is this passion that continues to drive him. He is always looking to solve broadcasting’s technical challenges in its complex and ever changing environment.
