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Learning how to operate the Live Studio

Not everyone is able to work live due to time or skills, but if you want a lively, engaging show, Live Radio is fun and flexible and easily achieved, once you know how. There are a handful of key functions for you to learn and practice.

How do I interview someone?

Conducting a good interview is a valuable skill for relaying stories, gaining information and enriching your show and your audience.  Learn how to get the best from your guests.

Laws I must maintain

There are laws applying to the use of all media in Aotearoa/NZ.  If you are in the hot seat you need to know what it is legal to say and play. Planet FM stands for freedom of speech but with it comes responsibility. Getting it wrong can be expensive. Learn about the rules here.

How to record someone away from the studio

Community events, guests on a tight schedule, canvassing community opinion – there are often times when you need to take the mic to the people.  Here’s how to use the remote recorders we provide.

Making a programme for the Internet Only

You can join the global conversation with studio sound and a podcast environment that’s global, local and diverse.

Using RSS to Subscribe to a Show

Clicking on this RSS icon allows you to subscribe to your favourite programmes for free. Each new edition of a programme can appear on your computer ready for download and listening each time a new show is broadcast.  Discover how and follow links to some services.

Download a Planet FM logo

For posters, flyers, events, links for your show, email signatures – you can download a Planet logo.

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Learning how to operate the Live Studio

At Planet FM you will receive personalised training but you’ll need notes to prompt and remind you of the functions.  Check out this selection of illustrated instructions.

  • Live Studio Operations - Download the PDF and learn.
  • Getting familiar with the desk (sometimes called the panel) and the Channels on the desk is like learning the dashboard of your car. See Arrakis Ops PDF and Channels PDF
  • Planet FM is appointment listening and every hour or two or even every half hour there is a change of presentation teams in the Live studio. The management of the programme changes is done with the Live Button.  Read about it in Live Studio processes and here:   The Live Button PDF
  • Playing prepared material from your devices. We show you how to use a laptop, phone, USB stick to get prepared material on-air.  Download and print – The Patch Box PDF

                           

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