ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF A BROADCAST ENGINEER All Broadcasting Podcast Radio Streaming Studio television TV by socadmin - April 16, 20240 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 All Broadcasting Podcast Radio Recording Streaming Studio television Tips TV by socadmin - April 6, 20240 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 All Broadcasting Podcast Radio Streaming Studio Tips by socadmin - April 5, 20240 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 TIPS TO HELP YOU BUILD YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL MUSIC STUDIO All Gadgets Music Studio by socadmin - April 2, 20240 Owning your own music studio is great especially if you're just starting out your music career. You get the liberty to record at any time you wish, and then you eliminates the hourly cost of using a paid studio. When you own your own recording studio, you don't have to rush through your recording sessions. And you can spend as much time as you want to create the music in your heart. When your studio is set up professionally, you can as well monetize it by charging other musicians to record, thereby bringing in extra income to you. And in this post, we'll be covering ten simple tips to help you build your own professional music studio. 1.Location The choice of where to locate your
10 THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T DO DURING A LIVE STREAM All Broadcasting Podcast Radio Social Media Streaming Studio television Tips TV by socadmin - April 1, 20240 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 All Broadcasting Podcast Radio Streaming Studio television Tips TV by socadmin - March 31, 20240 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
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER STARTING AN ONLINE RADIO STATION FOR YOUR CHURCH All Broadcasting Radio Streaming Studio by socadmin - March 27, 20240 We live in a world that has been permanently altered with the discovery of technology. Technology has changed and immensely improved the way we communicate, and the church sphere is not an exception. Here are ten reasons why you should consider having and running an online radio station for your church.. Wider reach You desire to reach more people with the gospel message and you're wondering how to get it done, internet radio is the answer you've been looking for. Having an online radio station for your church means that people who previously aren't aware of you can now find you and get to connect with your messages, services and programs. And what could be better than that? It is inexpensive. Online radio broadcasting presents
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR STUDIO MICROPHONES TO MAKE THEM LAST LONGER All Broadcasting Gadgets Podcast Radio Recording Streaming Studio television Tips TV by socadmin - February 27, 20240 Microphones are important assets that a recording studio cannot do without. Good microphones help make your records come out great. But amassing various types of microphones in your studio isn't enough. You need to take care of them so they can serve you well and live out their life span. Microphones defer in durability, and some are more prone to damage than other. However, this doesn't mean the more durable ones should be handled roughly because of their make up. In this post, we'll be covering eight top tips to help you take proper care of your mics, irrespective of the type of mics you have in your recording studio. Prevent frequent falls Frequent dropping of microphones can lead to permanent damage. For dynamic
WHAT IS A CONDENSER MICROPHONE? AND WHEN DO YOU NEED ONE? All Broadcasting Gadgets Studio by socadmin - February 25, 20240 Are you wondering about which type of microphone to get for your studio? And whether you need a Condenser microphone in your recording studio or not? Then keep reading. But first, what is a Condenser microphone? A Condenser microphone is a microphone that is capable of capturing much quieter sounds with a high degree of accuracy. THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CONDENSER MICROPHONES Condenser microphones cannot be used on very loud sources because they often have lower maximum sound pressure levels. Condenser microphones are best used to capture vocals and high frequencies. Condensers need Phantom Power to work. This means that to get your condenser mic working, you need power supply which is easily accessible via an audio interface. Condenser microphones are more fragile than
7 HOME STUDIO RECORDING MISTAKES YOU SHOULD AVOID All Broadcasting Music Podcast Radio Recording Studio television Tips TV by socadmin - February 24, 20240 Home studios have become increasingly popular because of the many benefits it offers to both aspiring and established musicians. The liberty to record at any time you wish and for as long as you desire without thinking about the hourly cost of using a paid studio, is very exciting. And many have gone down this path to have their own studio built into their homes for the sake of convenience. But for your home studio to translate into actual benefits to your music career, you have to ensure that both the set up of your studio and your music recording is done right. The output of most home recording studios turn out to be below par because of the numerous mistakes