Unit 14 M1 - Explain the processes and technologies involved in producing a radio broadcast

1. The equipment I can see is microphones, a mixing desk, speakers etc. All of these are needed including a computer where you can select and edit things. A studio normally has a big setup including a big mixer and mic. Also a chair for the for the DJ or the mixing engineer. When talking on the radio, they will need headphones and a mic to talk into to be clear to the listeners so they can hear everything right.

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 A digital cartwall is a 'pre-loaded software system,, which contains all audio assets required from a playlist'. DJs ride out a song until a timer, making the transition from song to speech to song again as smooth as possible. They have to stick to the running order, usually a live radio script detailing the order of things and a brief description of that thing done the day before. A cart wall is another computer that gathers sound effects and bedding music. It also helps to monitor the volume of everything like when the presenter/DJ lowers the music to speak. When a sound is being recorded live there will be a red light in a visible area outside the room to signal others should not come in and disturb them.

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The playlist is the guide to what songs a radio station will play at a specific time. A playlist is also to allow a variety of different styles of music to be played, which can bring different audiences. When making a playlist the DJ usually puts the most popular mainstream songs at that time. They do this because the more popular songs will get listened to and the artists give them permission to let the radio station use it.

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A playout system is the heart of a modern radio station. It is usually a computer system that is used to record, store and play all the audio content that will be used on the radio station. When being used by the radio station there is content that goes "on-air", live or recorded shows/programmes, ad breaks, auto-promo clips etc. It is one way presenters can interact with the audience. The presenters are able to set up a sequence of play manually, this means it can then play without in the studio.