Unit 14 Radio Production

 

Capital XTRA broadcasts their content live but like many radio stations, it uses a pre made line up of each song that will be played. This helps the host navigate the script better, so that they know when to start talking. Capital XTRA can be accessed via FM radio. However, it is mainly accessed on DAB and technology's like smart T Vs. Streaming their content via the CapitalFM website is the most accessible way to stream their content, as it  does not require expensive transmission equipment or broadcast licenses. Even with this, You will still need to obtain suitable music licensing for your web radio station.  Streamed web radio also has the potential to be the most accessible for your listeners as they can listen using computers, mobile devices, smart speakers etc.  You’ll need a licence from Ofcom for permission to broadcast on one of the 60 local multiplexes that are available in the UK. Multiplexes are local and only have a limited reach, so it may be...

How does your planned connect reflect the codes and conventions of a real programme? After analysing Capital XTRA, and their programmes. I understand that they use specific codes and conventions to produce a good radio programme. One example of this, would be the introduction, and jingles that play at the beginning of a radio show, or when introducing a new host. I utilised this specific convention in my radio programme and included a jingle and intro into our radio programme. The jingle we used was in the style of Hip-Hop, as our programme focused on interviewing a Rapper called 1Mawb. We have done this as too make the audience know that they are listening to a Hip-Hop radio station. As for the presentation style, it is very informal and targeted towards a younger demographic of teens and young adults. This is because our product is centered around young Hip Hop artists that are building and growing a fanbase, meaning we market mostly towards a younger target audience that would enjoy...

Lo4 Rushes of original audio: These two audio files are off our first attempt at recording our radio programme. They were both recorded on a phone and in these, we try to understand how to act and talk between each other in a natural way.  This was good practice for when we recorded our programme on actual recording devices which were the H6 Handy recorder. This tool was very easy to use and allowed us to make varied versions of our product and easily send them to ourselves. Lo4 Editing process: These screenshots show how we used Adobe audition to edit together our project. We mixed each audio clip individually to create a very balanced and clean project. Plus, to get rid of any unwanted sounds in the audio clip,  we used adobe auditions audio editor, this allowed us to highlight unwanted audio clips and lower the decibels of it. Which made certain sounds such as any background audio more quiet and made our speech more clear throughout. We also used audio transition effects an...