Unit 14 Radio Production

  Microphone  A Microphone is used to record the voices so that when it comes to editing our voices will need less editing as the voices will be crisp and in good quality.   As well as this the microphone is easy to operate which means we can quickly set it up and then being records straight away. Also a Mic stand will also be used to keep the microphone out of the way when we are recording as well as a pop filter will be used to block out our breathing so that only our voices will be heard from the microphone. Headphones These are essential so that we can hear how we sound when we're recording what we're saying. This will allow us to determine whether we need to re-record the same section or whether the quality is sufficient to continue on to the next section of our recording. While editing, we'll also need the headphones. The purpose for this is so that we can first hear what we're saying, but also so that when we need to add sound effects, we'll know what they so...

How are the radio shows distributed to the target audience? BBC Radio Ones primary method of reaching out to their audience is through an internet website that houses all of their material. This is arguably one of the simplest ways to listen to the radio show because all you have to do is type BBC Radio into the Google search bar and it should pop up. Another way it targets its target demographic is through a mobile app of BBC Iplayer which homes all of the BBC channels.In addition to this, they reach out to their audience via radio, with the audience being able to access it on the frequencies ranging from 97-99 FM. These radio stations can be accessed through the BBC Iplayer app on your phone, a real radio, or by searching for the channel on television. They categorise listeners into groups depending on several characteristics such as demographic data in order to deliver their radio programmes to the intended audience. This means that age, gender, language, geography, tastes, hobbies,...