How a Radio Station Works
Radio broadcasts require the combination of entertainment skills and technical knowledge. Learn about the equipment needed to run a radio station as well as basic dj techniques in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
Series Summary
Of course you've got a favorite radio show announcer. Even though you have never seen their face, you recognize the voice instantly, the rich intonation, the clear enunciation, the authoritative tone that separates a radio personality from the mere mortals listening. Whether they are bringing you news about your local sports teams, a bake sale or a storm headed your way, their voice is somehow always reassuring. But have you ever thought about become a radio announcer yourself? In this free radio station overview, an experienced radio technician discusses the behind-the-scenes operations of a radio station. Learn about the technical experience required to be a radio announcer or a disc jockey, such as running a mixing board, playing records and compact discs and setting up the microphones for an on-air interview. Running a radio station requires knowledge of the operation of several pieces of equipment as well as a knack for combining music and announcing skills into an interesting radio show.-
Radio DJ Responsibilities: Taking Live Phone Calls
Radio disc jockeys should always let callers know when they will be on the air. Learn to take on-air phone calls in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Radio DJ Interview Techniques
Radio station disk jockeys run interview voices through a separate channel. Learn radio interview techniques in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Functions of Radio Station On-Air Mixing Board
The radio station mixing board allows disk jockeys to monitor sound levels. Learn about the functions of a on-air mixing board in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Radio Station Broadcast Basics
A radio station mixing board allow the disc jockey to cue songs on the cd player. Learn how to play music over the airwaves in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Radio Station Operation: Recording & Archiving Live Broadcasts
Radio disk jockeys can use a USB cable to connect a mixing board to a computer. Learn to record and archive live broadcasts in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Radio DJ Microphone Placement
Radio station microphones are run through a voice processor. Learn about microphone placement for a radio station interview in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Radio Station Equipment: Secondary Mixer
At radio stations, the secondary mixer allows disc jockeys to equalize broadcasts. Learn to use a secondary mixer in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Radio Station Equipment: iPods & Cassette Decks
Radio disc jockeys can broadcast songs from an iPod. Learn how to use iPods and cassette decks for a radio broadcast in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Radio DJ Turntable Technique
Radio disc jockeys use the turntable cue function to pause an album at the beginning of a song. Learn how to use a radio station turntable in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Radio Station Equipment: CD Player Features
Radio station cd players can be programmed to play one track or the entire album. Learn about the features of a radio cd player in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Radio Stations: Setting Up Microphones for Interview
Radio station microphones are placed to avoid squeaks and feedback. Learn how to set up microphones for a radio interview in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Radio Station Equipment
The mixing board is the main component of any radio broadcast. Learn about the equipment needed to run a radio station in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Radio Station Operation: Emergency Alert System
Radio disk jockeys should remember to turn off the on-air microphone when they are finished talking. Learn how to air an emergency broadcast signal in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Radio Station Equipment: On-Air Mixing Board
The radio mixing board channels all of the broadcast signals. Learn how to use an on-air mixing board in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
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Radio Station Equipment: CD Player Functions
Radio cd players allow djs to cue songs for broadcast. Learn how to use a radio station cd player in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.
