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Promo Only (Dance, Pop, and most current genres)
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Helpful Software Tools (mostly freeware!)
A great way to label your audio files for broadcast (freeware)
Convert audio files from CD (freeware)
Edit multiple ID3 tags in MP3 files (freeware)
Universal tag editor and more (freeware)
Rename a batch of files quickly and easily (freeware)
Audio recorder and sound editor (freeware)
Copy files over LAN or FTP when scheduled
Communicate between studios via chat (freeware)
FTP solutions for downloading or hosting (freeware)
Synchronize your PC's clock automatically (freeware)
Remote control of studio desktop applications (freeware)
Open source customizable web browser (freeware)
Timer and Stopwatch (freeware)
Creates a virtual encrypted disk (freeware)
Small business financial accounting software (freeware)
VoIP software virtual phone system (freeware)
Create professional radio show clocks (shareware)
Remote Ideas
Encoder to send audio over IP... great for remotes!
Decoder to receive audio over IP (freeware)
SixMix USB Broadcast Console... just plug into computer
Internet broadcasting for web server (freeware)
Build your own mini-transmitter
Surveillance and On-Air Archiving
'Air Checks' have never been more efficient! Utilize closed-circuit video cameras simultaneously with your on-air feed while recording everything to a computer. Monitor anywhere on your local area network (or send to your web site as a live vidcast!). This may also act as a security system. Note: A video monitor in your lobby with a security camera image is a great deterrent.
Security and Surveillance Video
Security Cameras Direct
B&H Video
Remote Reality Radio
As a mobile correspondent or producing a DRN Remote Reality Radio segment, technology gives our on the road talent tools to get the job done right. This USB to XLR microphone cable works great in the field. Just attach your preferred microphone (we like the Shure SM57 for remotes) to the SoundTech LightSnake cable, which then plugs into your laptop USB port. Record then edit audio directly within your laptop's sound editor (Adobe's SoundBooth CS5 is a nice program). Finally, upload the sound files to your station's FTP site for broadcast.
Note: DRN correspondents use the DELL INSPIRON 1545 laptops in an over-the-shoulder case [PHOTO].
Build a Studio in Your Closet
Tips for an inexpensive voice track studio are found HERE.