Radio equipment

Before broadcasting our news, I wanted to make sure I was aware of the different equipment I was going to use. Therefore I carried out background research about the key resources included in a FM Radio Station. I used this short clip from Youtube to give me a brief note about some of the equipment:

Furthermore, as i knew that we would also conduct outside broadcasts, I also searched more about the ideal recorder to use to record the audio. Through my online research I found that the Zoom H2n Handy Digital Audio Recorder was the ideal one, and therefore made sure it was available for us to use:

RAJAR

PRELIMINARY TASK

BBC London Radio analysis

The radio newscast I listened to was by the radio presenter Jo Good with the Music specialist (also known as the Music "nerd") Ruth Barnes.

The main discussion was about where people in general go to listen to music. 

Ruth Barnes explained that she loved going to music festivals and concerts and shared her experiences.
Jo Good also shared her views about music festivals. 

Jo Good then introduces the audience to a local music festival on sunday and describes the atmosphere from her experience.

She also mentions a singer who will be there and illustrates the types of music he plays.

Jo finally introduces one of his songs and the song is played.

I think overall the newscast was very smooth and sophisticated as one conversation led to another. 

The speakers were very casual but their speech was still easy to understand.

The information they were talking about was easily relatable to the audience so it was engaging. The presenter also encouraged the audience to visit a local festival in London so they targetted a local audience.

Research Plan

 Research Plan:

To ensure I update my blog regularly, I have organised a research plan with a few of the ideas I want to add to my blog:

• ·      Local News
• ·      A Journalist’s News Values
• ·      How to conduct an interview
• ·      Different Radios
• ·      Ofcom/Rajar
• ·      Defamation Case
• ·      Most listened radio station in UK? Why?     
• ·      How to interview someone
• ·      Stages of media production
• ·      Outside broadcasting
• ·      Journalist tips

Outside Broadcast Audio

More about our outside broadcast...

For our outside broadcast, I was in charge of broadcasting it from the Doctor Who Anniversary. Therefore I did a little practicing in my spare time before the crucial moment, by listening to different outside broadcasts from different radio stations. However this is the current news cast i produced:

Listen to this episode

Overall this is our script of what me (the interviewer) and Stephanie Reece (the interviewee) recorded:

How does sound affect a Radio Cast?

Radio Technology

Before broadcasting our news, I wanted to make sure I was aware of the different equipment I was going to use. Therefore I carried out background research about the key resources included in a FM Radio Station. I used this short clip from Youtube to give me a brief note about some of the equipment:

Furthermore, as i knew that we would also conduct outside broadcasts, I also searched more about the ideal recorder to use to record the audio. Through my online research I found that the Zoom H2n Handy Digital Audio Recorder was the ideal one, and therefore made sure it was available for us to use:

Outside Broadcast Plan


For one of our preparatory Radio News Cast, me and my partner have planned to conduct an Outside Radio Broadcast at the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Celebration on the 24th November. We will be asking around 5 random visitors of this event and ask them the following questions:

1.What are you expecting from todays event?

2.Are you excited to meet the Cast and the Crew of Doctor Who?

3.What do you think the atmosphere will be like at the celebration?


We will also try to ask the visitors returning from the celebration to give their opinion about the event.


How will we conduct the Outside Radio Broadcast?


As we don't have the best technology and equipment to carry out our outside broadcast, we have decided to make sure our broadcast runs smoothly without any problems or issues. We will...

• Ensure there is no loud background noise.

• The area where we will record our outside broadcast is safe.

• We will get the permission of the speaker first before recording their voice.

• Most of all, make certain that the recording comes out clear and understandable.

Ofcom

Our Risk Assessment

Before our broadcasts, our group had to make sure to note down the risks that we should consider before recording the audio. For this we have designed a Risk Assessment:

• Protect identity of children and teenagers
• Don't ask personal questions
• Ensure there are no foul or aggressive words used in the audio
• Record the audio in a quiet and safe location.
• Make certain that the equipment you are using is working 
• Check the weather conditions
• Prevent background noise when recording

LBC 97.3 Radio Station

LBC 97.3 Radio Station:

When I'm in the car on the way to school, or during the weekends, I normally listen to LBC radio. In the morning the radio mostly talk about what's going on around London, and weather and traffic reports for people who are out and about like me. In the evening LBC have more relaxed conversations about London's progress points and improvements, and even Gardening!

As you may have noticed, LBC isn't really ideal for a teenager like myself it's more for mature adults, but i suppose a few mature conversations here and there wont do any harm!

Local Radio News Stations in London

Local Radio News Stations in London:

Please click for Local Radio News
Choice fm was the station known as the best championed music of black origin. Now it is known as Capital Xtra and is now owned by Global Radio.
Kiss is a radio station broadcasting on FM and DAB. It specialises in R&B, Hip Hop, Electronic Dance Music and Urban. 
BBC Radio also known as BBC Audio and Music is an operational business division. There are 5 divisions of BBC radio:

NME Radio was a radio station under the NME magazine. It first began broadcasting in the year 2008 but sadly ceased this year in March. R.I.P NME radio!   

Capital fm Radio Station review

Capital fm Radio Station Review:

Please click for Capital fm introduction

Radio Review

BBC London 94.9 Review:

Before we structured our news cast, I wanted to know more about how famous local news stations present their news. Therefore I listened to the BBC London, a local radio station to find out more about how they organise their news stories and the way the presenters speak to the audience.

The news cast I listened to was by Daniel-Sydney Bachet holding an interview with William Boyd about his novel "Solo", discussing what the book was about and where the story originated from. Before that the presenter introduced himself and the author and the topic they were discussing. The discussion was very casual as the presenter laughed and shared his own opinion from what the author was saying. After the interview Daniel Bachet thanked the author and formally presented the music that was going to be played called Rumble, which was a formal traditional song. 

I think the news cast targeted the adult audience well as the presenter looked at a book that a lot of adults living in London were aware of. The conversation was also informal so it was entertaining for the audience. The presentation of the interview was very organised and there wasn't any pauses so the news cast was simple and smooth.

Lead Story and Lead Sentence

What is the Lead Story and Lead Sentence:

News Values and Codes of Ethics

 

Journalism codes of ethics consists of principles of good practice and certain challenges that journalists face. Therefore I must be aware of these codes before I plan what and how to broadcasts our news:

1. Report and interpret honestly, striving for accuracy, fairness and disclosure of all essential facts.

 
2. Do not place unnecessary emphasis on personal characteristics, including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, family relationships, religious belief, or physical or intellectual disability.
 
3. Aim to attribute information to its source, do not agree without first considering the source's motives and any alternative attributable source. 
 
4. Do not allow personal interest, or any belief, commitment, payment, gift or benefit, to undermine your accuracy, fairness or independence.
 

5. Disclose conflicts of interest that affect, or could be seen to affect, the accuracy, fairness or independence of your journalism.

 
6. Do not allow advertising or other commercial considerations to undermine accuracy, fairness or independence.
 
7. Do your utmost to ensure disclosure of any direct or indirect payment made for interviews, pictures, information or stories.
 
8. Use fair, responsible and honest means to obtain material. Identify yourself and your employer before obtaining any interview for publication or broadcast. Never exploit a person's vulnerability or ignorance of media practice.
 
9. Present sound which are true and accurate. Any manipulation likely to mislead should be disclosed.
 
10. Do not plagiarise.
 
11. Respect private grief and personal privacy. Journalists have the right to resist compulsion to intrude.

Analog Radio VS Digital Radio

Analog Radio VS. Digital Radio.


So what is Analog Radio and Digital Radio?

Analog radio broadcasting works by converting the sounds into electrical signals. The signals are then transmitted by a carrier wave to the analog radio reciever which then converts the signals back into audio.

On the other hand, Digital radio broadcasting converts the sounds into digital numbers which are then transmitted by a carrier wave to the digital radio reciever.


What is the difference between the two Radios?

To find the differences between Analog and Digital radio I have searched on the web and found a role play demonstrating the distinctions between both radios:

In many circumstances, Digital radio broadcasting is better than Analog, this is one reason why:

Digital radio offers many benefits when compared to Analogue radio. In comparison to Analog, Digital radio has:

1.  Astounding Speech Quality- no static, fading or noise.

2.  Greater Security- can't be eavesdropped with traditional scanners.

3.  More Features- GPS tracking etc.

4.  Direct Calling- you can call the radio directly.

5.  Longer Battery Life- generally 2-6 hours extra usage.

6.  Stronger Range- stronger signals at the extremities and gives a much further usable range.