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Case Study

Discover how other schools use radio and how it enhances the learning environment

 

Perins School open their brand new radio studio with a LIVE broadcast on local radio station Play Radio - now they broadcast 24 hours a day! More....

Presenters of tomorrow

Using industry standard equipment ensures transferable skills.

 

We are dedicated to development and ensure our products meet the very latest in technical advancements so your students are best placed to be  More....

Panther Studio

Our Mid-Range solution with top of the range equipment

 

Including ENCO DAD, the worlds industry standard playout system, scheduling, mixer, condenser microphones and furniture.

Getting started
 Getting started with broadcasting
    is quick easy and FREE.

Where do I start?

Getting started with radio doesn’t have to cost you a penny. We are open about this obvious fact because above all, we are passionate about radio and any opportunity to get people of all ages interested in our wonderful industry is one that we welcome with open arms.

 

You can start podcasting right away, without purchasing any equipment at all. All you need is an idea for a short feature, a microphone, a laptop and some free editing software. Click here for a copy.

 

Once you have created your piece of audio, you can upload it to a brilliant online resource called Audioboo. Click here for their home page. Your “boos” can then be embedded into your school website for anyone to listen to.

 

The Next Step

 

If you find that you would like to move forward from simple podcasting, the next step is your own radio studio. We design solutions from the ground up to meet your goals, our engineers will design the system with you, to ensure you are getting exactly what you want and need.

 

School Broadcast Radio Studios are designed with education in mind, using commercial and BBC techniques to achieve smooth operations. Here is how most radio stations work:

 

Step 1
Content

Decide on your format, what type of music you will play, where features will be heard in each hour.

Create your content, this could be features, songs, news items, recordings of school productions or live shows.
Step 1
Content

Decide on your format, what type of music you will play, where features will be heard in each hour.

Create your content, this could be features, songs, news items, recordings of school productions or live shows.
Step 2
Add & Schedule

Add the content to your ENCO Playout system.

Schedule the content using professional broadcast scheduling software

Remember, your station can operate 24/7 with a mixture of live and recorded shows.
Step 2
Add & Schedule

Add the content to your ENCO Playout system.

Schedule the content using professional broadcast scheduling software

Remember, your station can operate 24/7 with a mixture of live and recorded shows.
Step 3
Playout

The playlist created by your scheduling software appears in the ENCO playout system automatically. 

The ENCO Playout system will build the list of songs, features and live content for you

Tune in and listen.
Step 3
Playout

The playlist created by your scheduling software appears in the ENCO playout system automatically.

The ENCO Playout system will build the list of songs, features and live content for you

Tune in and listen.

Talk to us

 

When you are ready to move forward, talk to us first. We will advise you on every product, from every provider and ensure that you get the best solution possible. Our advice is free, we are independent, so we can provide you with advice on equipment from any supplier with honest, open information.

 

Working with you

 

You don’t work with Special Media Projects LLP. WE work with YOU. Whatever your needs, whatever your ideas and whatever your budget, we will help you find the right solution.

 

If you would like to know more, contact us today. Use our expertise and inside radio knowledge. Bounce your ideas or clarify your thoughts with our team. Talk is cheap, but discussions and shared ideas are priceless.

 

You can email us through the contact page (we don’t display our email addresses as some nasty people like to spam) or use the number at the top of this page to call. Its a local rate number, no matter where you are.... We can always call you back too.



 

FREE Taster Day

Book a FREE taster day and try radio for yourself.

 

Taster days are a great way for you to experience radio for yourself, integrate with a normal lesson, or as a learning experience.

 

Taster sessions normally last about 2 hours and anyone is welcome to attend.

 

Contact us today to find out more.