Power point Online Radio Presentation by Trinity

By Trinity Mohlamme
Overview:
In this presentation I will explain what internet radio is by giving a brief history
and background, then elaborate on how to get one started (we will listen to a audio
clip relating to how an internet radio can be started), costs involved and the
difference between streaming and podcast.
What advantages and disadvantages are faced when dealing with internet radio, I
will also show an example in a form of an image and lastly provide a few umbrella
addresses which embed a number of online stations.
Internet Radio is mostly known as:
•web radio
•net radio
•streaming radio
•e-radio
•online radio
•web-casting
It was pioneered by Carl Malamud. In 1993.
This form of broadcasting only happens on the Internet.
There is no transmitter. Signal is distributed wirelessly and audio
service is transported via the internet.
Audio is transported through an audio codec or encoder, a device
or computer program capable of coding or decoding a digital data
stream of audio.
How do you set one up?
Mike Smurthwaite: V.O.W Station Manager
Press
Image to
play
audio
How much would it costs to set it up?
The costs vary from product to product depending on the quality and
make. Set up costs include:
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Hardware
Software
Hosting
Licensing (software)
Third party hosting (if any)
Other costs could include:
Staff/personnel
How do listeners access it?
Listeners can access an Internet radio station by just going online
and connecting to the radio station address. Just press a listen live
icon.
Streaming
This form of broadcast presents listeners with a continuous stream
of audio that typically cannot be paused or replayed, much like
traditional broadcast media.
Podcasting
Is downloading recorded content (audio) and this allow stop and
start.
Advantages of Internet Radio
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Easy Access
No License or Frequency application needed
Available everywhere (Internet availability)
Works with all smart gadgets, smart car radio sets and computer
makes
Enormous programme choice ...
(niche market shows can be custom made)
Other online/social media complements Online Radio
Disadvantages of Internet Radio
 Includes poor sound quality, shoddy connections or software
glitches.
 Does not allow dial up Internet users to access certain stations.
 Technical impediments often occur randomly
Consumption Costs
Some Internet radio stations stream a lower quality sound due to
bandwidth limits. More data is necessary to produce high quality
sound. The higher the quality, the more data must be sent. Internet
radio stations are trying to save on bandwidth costs usually send a
lower quality signal.
Some umbrella internet radio sites to visit
(Category sites that hosts a number internet radio stations)
www.internetradio.com
www.webradios.com
eradioportal.com
radiorage.com
Thank You!!