Jim Hauptstueck

Jim Hauptstueck, Director Domestic Radio Sales, ERI

Jim Hauptstueck of ERI Inc.

Jim Hauptstueck is currently the Director of Domestic Radio Sales with Sales Operations and Channel Management responsibilities for Electronics Research Incorporated.

Ever since getting his electronics degree, Jim has been devoted to innovation.  He has over twenty-seven years experience developing and implementing state-of-the-art technologies in real-world applications with nineteen of those dedicated to the broadcast industry.

Prior to his current position, Mr. Hauptstueck held several positions of increasing responsibility in digital product line management at Harris Corporation.  During his tenure, the company created products and platforms that have become standard in the radio/audio broadcasting and telco industries.  These included many of the most creative and efficient studio installations in the world.  While working alongside numerous visionaries, Jim has been involved in and spearheaded numerous projects such as developing and displaying functional audio over IP studios in 2000…before they became standardized.

Jim has worked with various companies to develop multiple sound surround technologies— one of his greatest passions. Being part of the world’s first over-the-air, around the world, 5.1 surround, live broadcast over digital radio was one of the highlights.  This was done collaboratively with NPR and DTS-Neural Audio. Surround sound demonstrations— many times done from a cassette tape and over-ear bud-type devices— was an exciting advance heard well before its time.

Jim is regularly invited to speak on digital technology worldwide.  He has spoken on every continent for many prestigious organizations including the National Association of Broadcasters, Society of Broadcast Engineers, International Broadcast Conference, and Broadcast Asia