How to Create Your Own Radio Program
There are more choices today for creating and distributing your own Radio program than any time in history! That?s really amazing when you think of it. What used to only be only possible through AM and FM radio stations (aside from amateur radio) can now be done through the Internet via streaming or Podcasting. What's more: for practically nothing, you can reach a global audience!
Anyone with a small budget can create their own Internet Radio station to air his or her own programs.
Or, you can spend practically no money and Podcast. Podcasting has quickly become cost efficient and in some cases, free. Plus: it?s now easier than ever to create your own Podcast and you don't need to learn any coding.
The Main Difference - Delivery
The main difference between streaming audio and Podcasting is the distribution method and the content load. Generally, a streaming station can carry more than one program continuously, should you choose. That means you can webcast you all day and all night. All someone needs to do is have a software player to tune in.
Streaming means you're serving up the audio and wherever it is in your programming schedule is where the listener will start listening when he/she tunes in.
Podcasting is different. Podcasts are usually smaller, self-contained programs which are pre-recorded by you and uploaded to a location (server) where they reside until a listener decides to retrieve the audio program. The listener decides which program to listen to and when.
Your Own Show on Your Own Station
If you air your Radio program on your own Internet radio station, you should keep in mind that the stream will most likely be available 24-hours-a-day. You might want to continuously loop your program and as you add more, just fill in the schedule. Or, you might want to offer space on your station to others who are creating similar programs. And remember: when using a provider like Live365.com (Buy Direct) to host a stream, you can create pre-recorded shows (or programming segments) or do live broadcasts. There?s a lot of flexibility for very little cost.
If the thought of being the ?Program Director? of an Internet radio station as well as a ?talent? creating a program seems a little much, then consider starting out offering your show as a Podcast.
Podcasting Can be a Simpler Solution
Podcasts are very flexible. You can create any length show, as often or as seldom as you like. Then, you can upload it into your blog or Podcast provider and let listeners retrieve it and listen as they like.
Once you create a show it will be available as long as you wish. Using Podcasts, you can quickly build a library of shows to offer listeners.
Podcasts are generally recorded ahead of time, allowing you to fuss and mix everything just right. Although all you need is an inexpensive microphone and your computer to create a simple Podcast, some enthusiasts create elaborate sound studios in their home or office to build very professional shows. This is a personal preference. I advise people to start out slow and small and see how you like it. Then, as you grow so can your tools.
Resources
There are many resources for both creating programs on streaming Internet Radio stations or as Podcasts.
If you already have decided that you want to stream an Internet station from your own server and you're looking for Windows or MAC sofware solutions, see the Server Software for Streaming Audio and Internet Radio Broadcasting section within the Radio.D106 website.
But, for easy and economical Internet Radio streaming options which require no technical knowledge, familiarize yourself with Live365.com (Buy Direct)
For good suggestion on easy ways to create a Podcast, see: Tools to Create Podcasts within the Radio.D106 site.
Next: Tools For Recording
Anyone with a small budget can create their own Internet Radio station to air his or her own programs.
Or, you can spend practically no money and Podcast. Podcasting has quickly become cost efficient and in some cases, free. Plus: it?s now easier than ever to create your own Podcast and you don't need to learn any coding.
The Main Difference - Delivery
The main difference between streaming audio and Podcasting is the distribution method and the content load. Generally, a streaming station can carry more than one program continuously, should you choose. That means you can webcast you all day and all night. All someone needs to do is have a software player to tune in.
Streaming means you're serving up the audio and wherever it is in your programming schedule is where the listener will start listening when he/she tunes in.
Podcasting is different. Podcasts are usually smaller, self-contained programs which are pre-recorded by you and uploaded to a location (server) where they reside until a listener decides to retrieve the audio program. The listener decides which program to listen to and when.
Your Own Show on Your Own Station
If you air your Radio program on your own Internet radio station, you should keep in mind that the stream will most likely be available 24-hours-a-day. You might want to continuously loop your program and as you add more, just fill in the schedule. Or, you might want to offer space on your station to others who are creating similar programs. And remember: when using a provider like Live365.com (Buy Direct) to host a stream, you can create pre-recorded shows (or programming segments) or do live broadcasts. There?s a lot of flexibility for very little cost.
If the thought of being the ?Program Director? of an Internet radio station as well as a ?talent? creating a program seems a little much, then consider starting out offering your show as a Podcast.
Podcasting Can be a Simpler Solution
Podcasts are very flexible. You can create any length show, as often or as seldom as you like. Then, you can upload it into your blog or Podcast provider and let listeners retrieve it and listen as they like.
Once you create a show it will be available as long as you wish. Using Podcasts, you can quickly build a library of shows to offer listeners.
Podcasts are generally recorded ahead of time, allowing you to fuss and mix everything just right. Although all you need is an inexpensive microphone and your computer to create a simple Podcast, some enthusiasts create elaborate sound studios in their home or office to build very professional shows. This is a personal preference. I advise people to start out slow and small and see how you like it. Then, as you grow so can your tools.
Resources
There are many resources for both creating programs on streaming Internet Radio stations or as Podcasts.
If you already have decided that you want to stream an Internet station from your own server and you're looking for Windows or MAC sofware solutions, see the Server Software for Streaming Audio and Internet Radio Broadcasting section within the Radio.D106 website.
But, for easy and economical Internet Radio streaming options which require no technical knowledge, familiarize yourself with Live365.com (Buy Direct)
For good suggestion on easy ways to create a Podcast, see: Tools to Create Podcasts within the Radio.D106 site.
Next: Tools For Recording
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