ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF A BROADCAST ENGINEER

by socadmin - June 9, 20250

Broadcast engineering is the field of electrical and computer engineering, and information technology, which deals with radio and television broadcasting. Broadcast engineers are the people responsible for the strength, clarity, and overall quality of sounds and images broadcast on radio and television. They are in charge of maintaining broadcast automation systems for the studio and they install, operate and maintain the equipment used to to make and broadcast radio and television programmes. They make sure that programmes are broadcast to the highest quality and on time. In this post we'll be covering 10 top skills you'll need as a Broadcast Engineer. Digital Skills (Audio and Video) This covers knowledge of digital radio and digital television, digital signal processing, digital media libraries and mixing consoles. Broadcast Systems A

HOW TO CREATE A LIVE VIDEO STREAMING WEBSITE

by socadmin - June 6, 20250

The world of communication has recently seen a great surge in live video streaming. Several live video streaming programmes such as webinars, conferences, exercises classes, live meetings, university lessons, cooking classes, exhibitions, and so on have become a part of our daily lives. Individuals and brands alike have taken to live streaming to promote their online presence and connect in real time with their audience, fans and customers. Owning a video streaming website is now such a lucrative idea because of the millions of people that have taken to live streaming. But creating a successful live streaming website that gets users from different parts of the world and reels in profit to the owner, requires one to take note of the following tips. Choose

8 SIMPLE STEPS TO SET UP ROCKET BROADCASTER WITH SOCASTIN KONTRO RADIO SERVER

by socadmin - June 5, 20250

When starting a radio station (whether online or terrestrial), there are several things to put in place. There is the need to get your studio space ready, and also get the necessary equipment. But that isn't all. One important thing you'll be needing is the right broadcasting software to help you live stream to your listeners. And as a stater, you'll find the Rocket Broadcaster software very helpful. Rocket Broadcaster is just one of many applications that can be used to broadcast live through your Socastin Kontro Server, and it has both a free version and a paid version. It has a simple interface that helps you stream from your computer. It also comes with a lot of features, and it is very simple

10 THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T DO DURING A LIVE STREAM

by socadmin - June 1, 20250

Live streaming presents a lot of potential to connect with your audience and share your content. It is an excellent way to promote your brand, products, services, ideas or yourself. But the liberty live streaming presents shouldn't be abused in any way. There are things one shouldn't do or say during a live streaming. And this post will mention some of them. Don't cuss at people or swear at your fans. Sometimes, comments comes in from fans during a live stream, and some of these comments can contain abusive words and offensive remarks. When this happens, there is the temptation to retaliate and lash out in anger. What most people don't realize is that some fans or viewers intentionally mean to provoke by their comments,

OVERCOMING COMMON LIVE STREAMING CHALLENGES

by socadmin - May 31, 20250

As much as live streaming is fun, it can become an headache if one doesn't find a way to overcome the challenges that comes with it. Creating a video in a live environment comes with it's own hiccups that needs to be taken care of For your live stream to meet up to expectations and be excellent, the following challenges must be carefully addressed. Challenge: Equipment acting funny. Sometimes, equipment that were previously working perfectly can decide to act funny. And while you're not trying to be negative, you can't afford to take chances and not prepare ahead of time for when this happens. Solution: Have backup equipment. All equipment used for your live stream should have a backup to avoid disappointing your viewers

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR ROAD SHOWS

by socadmin - May 30, 20250

Sometimes, a broadcasting station takes the initiative and go to people to engage them on a one on one basis. They may talk or ask questions for fun sake, or on serious issues. And when this happens, it is referred to as a Road Show. Road shows happens when there is a need to collect reactions or answers from people in the streets. It serves as an avenue to collect people's views about a particular matter of interest. It is a travelling show organized by a radio or TV station, magazine, or company. A road show can be a tour, campaign, open air broadcast or publicity campaign. To get the most of of your road shows, the following have to be put in

UNDERSTANDING PODCASTS AND HOW THEY WORK

by socadmin - May 28, 20250

Podcasts have become popular since the last decade because it presented a way for individuals to get their message out to the public. Podcasting has also afforded many the opportunity to build a community of people with similar interests. But first, what is a Podcast? The Cambridge Dictionary defines it as a radio programme that is stored in a digital form that you can download from the internet and play on a computer or on an MP3 player. It is a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device, typically available as a series, new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically. A podcast is different from a radio or TV broadcast in the

SCRIPT WRITING TIPS FOR THE EXPERT BROADCASTER

by socadmin - May 26, 20250

Are you beginning a career in audio or visual scrip writing? Or do you run an online radio station from the comfort of your home and desire some help to write your own script? Here are some tips to help you with that. Talk shows/Discussion Script Write down the opening remarks about the topic about to be discussed. The opening remarks is a short but captivating introduction about the subject of discussion. And the way you write it will determine if listeners will hang around to the end or tune into another station. It is also important to write a brief introduction about all the participants on the discussion programme, and also put down the questions you're going to asked ahead of time.

10 HELPFUL TIPS FOR AN EXCELLENT LIVE STREAM EXPERIENCE

by socadmin - May 25, 20250

Live streaming is a great way for your brand to establish a formidable online presence. It connects you to new audiences and it connects you with your viewers in a way that a radio broadcast cannot. Live streaming helps you create a personal relationship with your target audience and it is something to be taken seriously. In this article, we'll be looking at ten helpful tips for an excellent live stream experience. Make a good first impression Imagine you have just fifteen seconds to capture a viewer's attention and make a good first impression. You wouldn't want to waste that, would you? You can start with a short story or a captivating punch line, before going ahead to introduce yourself to your viewers. Don't

10 TIPS TO POLISH YOUR ONLINE RADIO PRESENTING SKILLS

by socadmin - May 18, 20250

No matter how good you are at presenting on your online radio station, there's always room to make it better. There is need to polish your presenting skills from time to time so as to become excellent in your passion. Admirable presenting skills doesn't just fall on anyone like ripe cherries, it has to be consciously cultivated on a daily basis, and in every presentation on your online radio station. To be better at presenting, do the following. Learn how to have a conversation. As simple as this sounds, it's importance cannot be overemphasized. When presenting, you should speak in a conversational style, like a person talking to a friend. Addressing your audience as 'you' instead of 'listeners' is the way to go, as this

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