Bleep censor
A bleep censor is used to filter out "inappropriate" audio content during a live broadcast and replacing it with a bleep signal.
The bleep censor is normally enabled by a software module which puts something like a five-second broadcast delay on the live content enabling the broadcaster to censor the audio (and video).
In the United States the Federal Communications Commission has the constitutional right to regulate indecent broadcasts. However, the FCC does not actively monitor television broadcasts for indecency violations – nor does it keep a record of television broadcasts. It relies exclusively on documented indecency complaints from television viewers. The FCC is allowed to enforce indecency laws between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Audio censoring has received increased attention in the later years. February 4, 2004, CBS announced that, for the first time in the 46-year history of the Grammys, the network will be able to delete inappropriate video as well as audio. February 5, 2004 ABC announced they will impose a video and audio delay on the annual Oscar telecast Feb. 29, 2004 to safeguard viewers from any obscenities. February 13, 2004 CBC decided to put a broadcast delay on commentator Don Cherry after baring his breast in a publicity stunt taking place on “Coach’s Corner”.
External links:[edit | edit source]
- CNN.com: CBS to use 'enhanced' tape-delay for Grammys
- CNN.com: ABC to impose delay on Oscar telecast
- Parents Television Council: How the Federal Communications Commission Has Failed the Public
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