Using audio editing software: Recommended tutorials

Audio editing software enables broadcasters to edit audio files and recordings and combine them to generate new audio files and recordings. There are several different kinds of audio editing software that can be downloaded or purchased.

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Adapting Farm Radio International resources for radio broadcast

There is a huge amount of information and an enormous number of stories available in print, on the internet, in television, in film, and in other media. Some of this information and these stories can be adapted to create effective, entertaining, and informative radio broadcasts.

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How to deal with sensitive issues on air

It is important to remember that what may seem like a normal, everyday issue for some may be a highly sensitive issue for others. As broadcasters, we need to take into account the sensitivities of our listeners and develop programs that address their needs in a way that makes them feel comfortable and allows them to participate freely in programs.

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How to produce a tape talk

A tape talk is part live interview and part recorded voice and sound. The host interviews a reporter and, as part of his or her answers to the host’s questions, the reporter uses audio clips to help tell the story.

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How to effectively use wild sound in your radio program

Wild sound is any natural or human sound that is recorded in a particular location and incorporated into a program. It can refer be recorded in the background of a main recording or to sounds that are recorded separately and later mixed into a program.

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Audio editing

What is audio editing? Audio editing is the process of electronically shortening, deleting, rearranging, or cutting audio into segments. How can it help me serve my listeners better? My listeners will hear only what is important and necessary to the story. My listeners won’t get bored by statements or explanations that go on too long.…

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