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BROADCAST REMOTES. Forms of Radio Remotes . NEWS EVENTS PAID REMOTES AT CLIENT LOCATION SPORTING EVENTS . WHY?. Radio stations rely on remotes to bring information or entertainment to their listeners Remotes are also conducted to make $$$$$!
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Forms of Radio Remotes • NEWS EVENTS • PAID REMOTES AT CLIENT LOCATION • SPORTING EVENTS
WHY? Radio stations rely on remotes to bring information or entertainment to their listeners Remotes are also conducted to make $$$$$! Remotes are also conducted to increase the visibility of the radio station.
PLANNING Must have Contractual Agreement or a verbal handshake
ON-SITE INSPECTION • GOOD LOCATION FROM A VISUAL STANDPOINT • GOOD LOCATION FROM A SAFETY STANDPOINT • ACCESS TO POWER (ELECTRICITY) • ACCESS TO INTRANET, INTERNET, AND/OR PHONE LINE • DETERMINE BEST FORM OF TRANSMITTING
ON-SITE INSPECTION(continued) • SAFE PLACE TO STORE UN-USED EQUIPMENT • TABLES • CHAIRS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT • MATRIX UNIT • PROPER SET UP FOR MATRIX (right written rules to engage in broadcast) • CELL PHONE CARD/LONG DISTANCE PHONE CARD • HEADSETS • PROPER CORDS INCLUDING POWER, TELEPHONE, CODEC, ETC. (power cord must be three-prong) • PROPER JACKS AND PLUGS • ADDITIONAL MICROPHONES (crowd mic, interview mic)
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (continued) • DIGITAL PORTABLE RECORDER • PORTABLE COMPUTERS • WIRELESS FM TRANSMITTER AND RECIEVER
ACCESSORIES • PENS AND PENCILS • NOTEBOOKS • CELLPHONE • STOP WATCH • PORTABLE RADIO • ASSORTED JACK ADAPTERS • ASSORTED JACK CORDS • WATER, SNACKS?
Broadcast Details • Formatted event (how are we covering this event. How many reports, how long for each report) This is known as a RUNDOWN SHEET • Proper out cues • Broadcasters well-versed in topic during remote with adequate support material
OTHER NOTES • Air talent should be properly dressed • Air talent should act in a professional manner • Trouble-Numbers • Credentials