Unit 25: Research for product development

 Regulation of public service radio Ofcom regulates what is suitable for the radio and they set the rules that radio companies must comply with. They make sure what is being used on the radio is appropriate and if anyone is concerned or have a complaint about the content they can get in contact with Ofcom. Broadcast Code: Full (ofcom.org.uk) Regulation - About the BBC The Ofcom Broadcasting code goes over the rules for public broadcasting radio. page 66 Part one: The first section talks about "protecting the under-eighteens" which all broadcasting has to follow to stop inappropriate content for those ages.  Scheduling and content: 1.1- So rule one goes over how any content that could harm the development of children cannot be shown. For example, swearing, bad language, violence or any sexual content. For example public service radio, they can not swear and use inappropriate language until after 9pm. 1.2- The second rule says public service radio and other broadcasters have ...

 Radio Equipment Equipment You'll Find In A Radio Station (mediarealm.com.au) Equipment You Need to Start an Online Radio Station | Radio.co What equipment you would need: A computer with radio software . This will transmit the audio from the microphone to the radio station.   A microphone, an arm to hold it and a shockmount. The arm stops the microphone falling or moving so it doesn't effect the audio quality when you are moving it or speaking into it. The microphone should be of good quality. The shockmount stops any vibrations. Headphones or speakers so you can hear what is going on and you can check how your voice sounds and the audio in general. A mixer or broadcasting desk to control the audio and piece it together so it broadcasts to the radio station smoothly. Audio interface to create good audio and so the computer can read the audio.  A Talent Panel is like a mixer for the radio guests (although not optional) so they can change their own audio settings...

  Content of public service radio Public service radios such as BBC radio stations are radios that are funded by the tv licenses. Radio stations have lots of content. At the top of the BBC radio pages we have the songs that have been played on the radio, the radio schedule link, what presenters are on live radio (and how long they will be on) and what presenter is next on the radio. These are located at the top as it is important information about the radio so viewers can see the information straight away. Below this, there are articles about what has happened with BBC radio 1 and of up and coming BBC live shows and the famous artists that are attending them. The live lounge shows a live stream video of singers and artists who are at BBC radio 1. You can watch these later on BBC iPlayer if you miss them. Towards the bottom you can see highlights and recommended which suggest playlists and songs for you to listen to. Podcasts are also found on the BBC radios pages. BBC radio 1: The ...