Did you know that 93% of people in the world listen to AM/FM radio over the airwaves each month? Imagine what this would mean for you if you had so much as an online low power radio broadcasting studio? If you have mastery of your game, you can cross the poverty line forever.
Contrary to common belief, starting a radio station is not a reserve for those with a high IQ and fat accounts; anyone can do it. You can do it. Granted, it is challenging but isn’t anything in life?
Want to start your own radio broadcasting studio and register success with it? It all begins with getting the right radio broadcasting equipment. To help set the ball rolling, here are some of the basic equipment you will need before going live.
1. The mixing console
Also known as an audio mixer or a mixing board, a mixing console is an electronic device used to harmonize all sound sources from live guests and the live callers. To run a professional studio, you need a mixing console with 8 configurable channels 4 of which should be mic inputs.
2. A microphone
Mics are central to any radio station. They amplify the volume of a speaker’s voice so that listeners can hear what is being said. A good mic combines excellent amplification with good maintenance of the tone and quality of the speaker. You want to go for mics that don’t strain the ears of listeners and the vocal cords of speakers.
3. A shock mount
Ever laid eyes on studio microphones especially the enclosing mesh around it? This is referred to as a shock mount. Its sole purpose is to prevent vibrations going up the mic stand from reaching the mic’s diaphragm.
4. A microphone processor
Having a mic and a shock mount isn’t enough; you need a good microphone processor that can clean up the audio signal. It should be able to remove background noises and sibilants (harsh sounds like words that have an S in them).
5. Boom Arm
Apart from supporting shock mounts, boom arms add on to the professionality of your radio broadcasting studio. Choose a swiveling boom arm that allows you to grab the mic and speak over it whichever you please.
6. Headphones
Broadcasters wear headphones primarily for their ability to help decipher sound signals better. It helps concentrate sound coming through the mic in their ears.
These are some of the basic radio broadcasting equipment for a beginner. As you go along, you will probably add monitors, keyboards, digit recorders, telephone hybrids, and several others.
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