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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.

Now that you are becoming a programme maker ….

We look at a couple of tools that you will use often.  It’s important to get them right so that listeners and guests can talk with you and your sound is not full of noise and distortion.

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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Now that you are becoming a programme maker ….

We look at a couple of tools that you will use often.  It’s important to get them right so that listeners and guests can talk with you and your sound is not full of noise and distortion.  

How to use the phones in Studio One. Watch this tutorial on Youtube then download the PDF of instructions.

 

PDF  - Studio phone system

Being too close on the mic is a common error.  Get the position right and then check your VU meters.  Check out this Youtube tutorial showing how to get a clear, sharp sound on air               

Download the PDF for clear illustrations of position and correct VU metering
PDF - No distortion please

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