{"id":23342,"date":"2020-06-05T10:58:10","date_gmt":"2020-06-05T08:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/?p=23342"},"modified":"2022-03-01T11:31:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T10:31:19","slug":"6-ways-improve-audio-quality-radio-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/6-ways-improve-audio-quality-radio-station\/","title":{"rendered":"6 ways to improve the audio quality of your radio station"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you recently embarked on the radio adventure? You probably want to make sure that\u00a0the content you offer has<strong> the best possible audio quality.<\/strong>\u00a0<!--more-->This week we&rsquo;re sharing <strong>6 ways to improve the audio quality<\/strong> of your online radio station.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #efbc12;\"><strong>1. Make sure that your Radio Subscription offers the best quality<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>When you&rsquo;re new to the radio world, you don&rsquo;t necessarily have a loyal audience yet. It may be a good idea to start with the most <strong>basic radio package<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>However, once you&rsquo;ve found the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/p\/finding-right-idea-internet-radio-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concept for your radio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/on\/knowledgebase\/4356\/Getting-started-guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learned all the basics<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/make-great-playlists-for-radio-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">created playlists<\/a> that will appeal to your listeners, it&rsquo;s time to <strong>take it to the next level <\/strong>and<strong> broadcast in HD<\/strong>. With our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/pricing-radio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pro or Business Radio offers<\/a>, broadcast in <strong>192<\/strong> <strong>kbps<\/strong> or <strong>320<\/strong> <strong>kbps<\/strong> for the greatest pleasure of your listeners! Our offers also allow you to take advantage of a <strong>low speed AAC+ stream<\/strong> (your choice between 32\/64 Kbps) for better broadcasting on <strong>mobile phones.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/create-radio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23709 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-300x107.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"263\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-768x273.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-640x228.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-1240x441.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-860x306.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-680x242.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-500x178.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-400x142.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-200x71.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-50x18.png 50w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7.png 1242w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 740px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 740\/263;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-300x107.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-768x273.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-640x228.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-1240x441.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-860x306.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-680x242.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-500x178.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-400x142.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-200x71.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7-50x18.png 50w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BLOG7.png 1242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #efbc12;\"><strong>2. Normalize your MP3 files<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Normalization plays an important role when it comes to the audio quality of your radio station. Whether we are talking about <strong>peak <\/strong>or<strong> volume normalization<\/strong>, it&rsquo;s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/normalize-music-radio-mp3-gain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">process your files<\/a> so that they are the most enjoyable to listen to.<\/p>\n<p>It would be unfortunate if your listeners had to <strong>increase or decrease the sound of their device<\/strong> as soon as the music changes, or if there are blanks between tracks.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #efbc12;\"><strong>3. Import your files in HD or HD+<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Have you chosen a Radio offer that allows you to broadcast in HD\/HD+? Don&rsquo;t forget that the <strong>imported files have to match<\/strong>\u00a0this broadcasting quality. If your files are not imported in the best quality and your stream is configured in <strong>320 kbps<\/strong>, it will <strong>not improve<\/strong> their quality.\u00a0Our Radio Manager is very handy, but it&rsquo;s not magic yet!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23305 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cinderella-blog.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"357\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/357;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cinderella-blog.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"357\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #74b201;\"><strong>Top Tip<\/strong><\/span>: We invite you to download your files in 320 kbps on one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/an-in-depth-look-where-can-you-download-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recommended platforms<\/a>! That way, even if you have a Pro Radio Offer, your music will <strong>already be in 320 kbps<\/strong> if you decide to upgrade!<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #efbc12;\">4. Edit the mix points of your tracks<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Editing mix points is super handy when it comes to making sure that your transitions apply perfectly and your broadcast is not interrupted.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23345 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2020-06-04-14.23.12.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1227\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1227;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2020-06-04-14.23.12.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1227\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Here at RadioKing, we know that editing individual mix points is easy, but can quickly become tedious. That&rsquo;s why our Radio Manager gives you the possibility to <strong>automatically calculate the mix points<\/strong> <strong>of your tracks<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/order-radio_demo' class='eckosc eckosc_button font_alt eckosc_button_size_large eckosc_button_position_inline eckosc_button_rounded' style='background-color:#74b201;' target='_blank'' data-color='#74b201'>Test the Radio Manager for free!<\/a>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #efbc12;\">5. Take care of your scheduling<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/on\/knowledgebase\/355\/Scheduling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scheduling of your radio station<\/a> needs to be\u00a0<strong>coherent<\/strong> to make your listeners want to listen regularly. If they listen to your radio, it&rsquo;s because they <strong>like your style<\/strong> and find it professional.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s therefore important to make sure that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/on\/knowledgebase\/12\/Breaks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breaks<\/a> <strong>do not interrupt your songs<\/strong> or radio shows, and that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/p\/key-successful-internet-radio-station-content-programming\/#content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">programs<\/a> have a <strong>good rotation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #efbc12;\">6. Choose a good microphone for your live broadcasts and recordings<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you broadcast live or record your own broadcasts, it&rsquo;s imperative that you have a <strong>good-quality microphone<\/strong>\u00a0to give your listeners the best possible listening experience.<\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re just starting your radio adventure, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/the-best-usb-microphones-for-radio-broadcasters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">good USB microphone<\/a> will do the trick. Simply <strong>plug it into your computer<\/strong> and you&rsquo;re good to go!<\/p>\n<p>If you want to invest in more professional equipment, our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/popular-microphones-radio-podcasting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best XLR microphones<\/a> should be of interest to you.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23315 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mic-blog.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"272\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/272;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mic-blog.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"272\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>What are your top tips to make your radio more professional? Want to start your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/p\/how-start-internet-radio-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">own radio station?<\/a> Click on the button below!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='' class='eckosc eckosc_button font_alt eckosc_button_size_large eckosc_button_position_inline eckosc_button_rounded' style='background-color:#efbc12;' target='_blank'' data-color='#efbc12'>Create your radio station!<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you recently embarked on the radio adventure? 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