I like this method of editing sound better than splicing tape and "slicing" and "dicing" with the razor blade and tape. The microcomputer makes it all fun and joy. Plus, the files can be saved and managed as easy as can be.
oh damn i'm researching up on broadcasting for a podcast i'm producing, and I came across this guy. I live like 20 minutes east of Hammond, in Mandeville. Right on, man.
This is my dream job but it will probably never happen. I haven’t found my radio voice yet and I’m too established in my career in a totally different industry.
He sounds like a radio announcer. I was also told by my Cousin and an actual announcer in 1989 that radio is something you don't want to get into, unless your willing to travel. It's not a secure job. I tend to agree with all the format changes it goes thru and ownership changes and also including low pay.
Great advice. I would love to do a show playing music that was popular twice, like another Saturday night, by Sam Cook, and Cat Steven. also take calls, and ask the listeners witch one they prefer. I would do this show from midnight to 6am. God Bless
Very nice tutorial, I'm to try to learn about radio station. What kind of software I need to start a radio station.I don"t any experience . we want to start a spanich radio station. I don't know about equipment ect. see how much you can help me Thanks, Luis from Atamta
+Luis Polanco Luis, believe it or not but there is some great free automation software called RADIO DJ, I found here on RU-vid recently. You can use it to automate your programming. As far as equipment, BSW (Broadcast Supply Warehouse) has some great broadcasting equipment. Microphones for example (found in this video) are ELECTROVOICE and are relatively around $500. In the meantime I hope I was able to help. Good Luck.
On my weekly internet show, my format is such that I play a lot of French artists. It's become a running-gag on the show that I'm completely incapable of pronouncing anything non-English.
These are great tutorials. Thank you very much for taking the time and consideration to produce these tutorials. I have a question if I may ask...do radio stations help new board ops when they are new hires? I attended the Recording Radio Connection which teaches radio production. but it didnt. so, i completed my apprenticeship program but they didnt teach anything about board op nor any of the duties a board op does. i have a general idea and i get the concept, but if i were to be put on a board i would be lost. do radio stations give chances? do they show you how to use their boards since many radio stations use different types of boards. I hope you understand my question. any response or tips would be very much appreciated.
+thrashtilwedie Yes, radio stations will train you on their specific equipment/procedures/operations/etc. You'll usually want to sit in and look over someone's shoulder at first to see how things operate. But, you'll need to have a general understanding of how everything works to quickly become proficient.
Everyone’s budget is different depending on studio requirements, license, transmitter power, tower, etc. Studios can be cheap. Get a computer, buy a microphone and a decent audio input for your computer and you’re essentially ready to go for well under $500 (using Audacity editing software and Windows Media Player to playback audio files). Some web-only stations have started up for less than $100 by using existing and secondhand equipment. The air chain is usually the most expensive part of broadcasting (i.e. exciter, audio processor, mod monitor, EAS, transmitter, STL, tower, antenna, etc.). I’d guestimate about $20,000 for a cheap air chain comprised of used equipment. Generally, you’d budget at least $100,000 for the air chain equip. Here’s a link to a very inexpensive setup: www.radiobrandy.com/BuildingARadioStation.html I hope this helps!
