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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.
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How do you set one up?
Press Image to
playaudio
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:
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
• 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
www.internetradio.com
www.webradios.com
eradioportal.com
radiorage.com
(Category sites that hosts a number internet radio stations)
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