P3: Describe the multi platform distribution methods
The difference between FM, AM, MW and DAB:
FM: Frequency modulation
AM: amplitude modulation
MW: medium wave
DAB: Digital audio broadcasting
Pros and cons of DAB radio and how this might impact on FM, AM and MW
Pros -
Cons -
AM and MW are the cheapest versions of DAB and FM radio but not as good quality. Most radio stations are FM radio it is still good quality but not as good as DAB.
What I would rather listen to and why?
I would rather listen to DAB because it is more of clear sound. As well as it being able to tune automatically to all available stations
FM: Frequency modulation
AM: amplitude modulation
MW: medium wave
DAB: Digital audio broadcasting
Pros and cons of DAB radio and how this might impact on FM, AM and MW
Pros -
- Clearer sound.
- DAB radios can automatically tune to all available stations and as they use the same frequency
Cons -
- Expensive for both parties, expense equipment.
- Not good coverage some parts of the country may not be able to receive anything from this format
AM and MW are the cheapest versions of DAB and FM radio but not as good quality. Most radio stations are FM radio it is still good quality but not as good as DAB.
What I would rather listen to and why?
I would rather listen to DAB because it is more of clear sound. As well as it being able to tune automatically to all available stations
Here is a video in detail of what DAB is:
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Audience research
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Describing the multi platform distribution methods - Vox pops
From these surveys and Vox pops I have found that younger listeners, that being 17 to 25-year-olds tend to listen to music stations that being: Heart, Kiss, Capital FM and BBC 1xtra. This is because although there is a variety of music the presenters tend to talk about topics that relate to the target audience(17-25-year-olds) which is entertaining to the audience. An older target audience like to listen to more talk show based stations, that being: BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4 etc. This is because older people tend to like to listen to topics that are aimed towards them which both these stations do. I also found when doing my research people often listen to the radio in the car or online.
M2: Explain the processes and technologies involved in producing a radio broadcast.
Below you can see out trip to Heart Fm based in Cambridge, we saw them perform live on air as well as taking a call on air aswell:
During this trip, I found more about the different types of equipment that is needed to make a radio show, as well as the different things a radio presenter needs to think about when broadcasting a show.
Below I am talking about the different pieces of equipment that is needed and why they're needed to create the show:
The equipment seen in these photos:
Headphones: The headphones are important as these allow the presenter to hear exactly what is being broadcasted, as they have the headphones on they are able to hear if there is anything wrong with any audio
Speakers: The speakers are placed on the walls so the presenters can hear the music being played
Mixing desk: The mixing desk allows the presenter to change and audio or music that might be played as well as play any music they want or play jingles/jabs or indents
Work station: The work station is the most important part of the room, as it allows the presenters to actually make the show sound professional. For example on the work station there are microphones, mixing desk, telephones and computers
Computers: Computers are placed around the office for research for the radio presenters
Software: Software is used in booth the recording studio as well as outside the studio and in the offices, for example the editor and station manager will sit and edit a piece of audio ready for the next day to be aired. They would be using the software in the office this is normally Logic Pro X.
Monitors: Monitors are placed for each presenter so they can research when on air or make notes of anything they need to do. As well as editing a piece of audio they've just recorded, for example a phone call
Microphones: The microphones used by the presenters are designed to be moved around, they are place on a crane device which means the presenters can pull it around wherever they move, the is so they don't have to say sitting. The microphone is also covered with a foam shielder as this stops any popping sounds made by the presenter, the reason why this shield is on is because the presenter needs to be close to the mic but the foam shielder stops any popping or unwanted sounds.
Headphones: The headphones are important as these allow the presenter to hear exactly what is being broadcasted, as they have the headphones on they are able to hear if there is anything wrong with any audio
Speakers: The speakers are placed on the walls so the presenters can hear the music being played
Mixing desk: The mixing desk allows the presenter to change and audio or music that might be played as well as play any music they want or play jingles/jabs or indents
Work station: The work station is the most important part of the room, as it allows the presenters to actually make the show sound professional. For example on the work station there are microphones, mixing desk, telephones and computers
Computers: Computers are placed around the office for research for the radio presenters
Software: Software is used in booth the recording studio as well as outside the studio and in the offices, for example the editor and station manager will sit and edit a piece of audio ready for the next day to be aired. They would be using the software in the office this is normally Logic Pro X.
Monitors: Monitors are placed for each presenter so they can research when on air or make notes of anything they need to do. As well as editing a piece of audio they've just recorded, for example a phone call
Microphones: The microphones used by the presenters are designed to be moved around, they are place on a crane device which means the presenters can pull it around wherever they move, the is so they don't have to say sitting. The microphone is also covered with a foam shielder as this stops any popping sounds made by the presenter, the reason why this shield is on is because the presenter needs to be close to the mic but the foam shielder stops any popping or unwanted sounds.
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How does a radio station use this technology to create their broadcasted programmes?
In the video above you can see Kev and Roz doing a short outro before playing the chosen track and handing over to the next presenter. At the start of this video you can see Kev talking about Christmas as this is something he needs to do to fix up the gap before he plays the next track, but whilst this is going on Kev is fading the music up and then goes to edit the piece of audio they just created. You can also see Kev looking at his computer screen to see what playing next and who's the next presenter
In the video above you can see Kev and Roz doing a short outro before playing the chosen track and handing over to the next presenter. At the start of this video you can see Kev talking about Christmas as this is something he needs to do to fix up the gap before he plays the next track, but whilst this is going on Kev is fading the music up and then goes to edit the piece of audio they just created. You can also see Kev looking at his computer screen to see what playing next and who's the next presenter