School Radio – Radio in the curriculum – where do I start – getting on air
What equipment do I need?
The very basic equipment you need to start broadcasting, is a microphone and a computer… But if you are serious about radio, we can help with a more sophisticated, but simple to use solution. Here are some examples:
Basic
The most basic equipment you will need to start making podcasts is:
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A Laptop or PC - we can advise on minimum spec. Contact us for details
A microphone - Perhaps a “Blue Snowflake” USB microphone
Editing software - FREE, contact us for details
Intermediate
Moving up from basic podcasting, you might want to look at a streaming studio solution. You will need some more equipment:
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A professional audio playout system - ENCO Presenter
Microphones - Perhaps the “Rhode NT1 Condenser” or “Shure SM58”
An audio mixer - similar to the broadcast desk, “Sonifex S1”
Portable recording devices - our “zoom” handheld recorders are ideal
Editing software - FREE, contact us for details
Monitor Speakers - “ Tannoy Reveal 5a”
Headphones - something like the “Beyerdynamic DT100”
Stands, support equipment and basic studio furniture.
Advanced
The intermediate package is great as a part time taster solution. If you want to run a 24/7 service with the ability to stream online, over air or from remote locations (outside broadcast) you might need to take the next step:
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A professional audio playout system - ENCO Presenter
Microphones - Perhaps the “Rhode NT1 Condenser” or “Shure SM58”
An audio mixer - similar to the broadcast desk, “Sonifex S2, S1” or “D&R-Airmate”
Portable recording devices - our “zoom” handheld recorders are ideal
Telephone Balance Unit - for taking telephone calls “on air”
Editing software - FREE, contact us for details
Monitor Speakers - “ Tannoy Reveal 5a”
Headphones - something like the “Beyerdynamic DT100”
Audio Processing and signal control
Radio Mic - broadcast to the studio without cables
Stands, support equipment and basic studio furniture
On Air Warning lights
Portable
Any of the examples are available in a portable unit. Portable solutions are ideal if space is scarce. Simply roll the studio into a classroom and connect to the “broadcast hub” via wireless.