Web Radio - Radio Production for Internet Streaming

Together with its associated website, the book also acts as a starting point for locating a range of sources for further advice and lines of research. Learn how to:—go live with your own low cost web radio station (either managing the server yourself or using a host service)—assess the right server set-up to handle the number of simultaneous listeners expected—get the best sound quality to your listeners- take account of the range of devices available for receiving web radio- plan your station, programming and associated website—identify and reach your audience—build audience feedback and data into your station's strategy- tackle the additional legal and ethical dimensions of radio on the web—source more detailed information.

Contents

What is Web Radio?
And what web radio isn't
Stream receivers and how the listener listens
Streaming radio output
Established radio broadcasters on the web
Internet-only stations and other adventures in web radio
One voice in a very large crowd: getting heard
Copyright on web radio
Free speech on web radio
Redefining radio content
Scheduling for redefined audiences
So how is web radio different? A checklist
Glossary
Useful websites
Bibliography