{"id":26601,"date":"2021-09-14T14:06:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T12:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/?p=26601"},"modified":"2024-11-18T10:06:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T09:06:05","slug":"online-radio-8-misconceptions-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/online-radio-8-misconceptions-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Online radio: 8 misconceptions explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We’ve noticed that there’s often a lot of miscomprehension around starting an online radio station<\/span><\/a><\/em>.<\/strong> People tend to over-complicate the idea of it, so today we’re going to give it to you straight! Here are the most common misconceptions<\/strong> we hear, and the actual explanation behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/ It\u2019s going to cost me a fortune<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to starting an online radio station is that it costs a fortune. You’ll be happy to hear that this isn’t necessarily true! You could spend thousands of dollars on the latest equipment, but you can also launch a radio on a budget<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESSENTIALS:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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  • Computer\/laptop:<\/mark><\/strong> you’ll need a computer that you can use on a daily basis and that can handle running up-to-date software<\/a>.<\/mark><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Good Internet connection:<\/strong> <\/mark>your Internet connection will allow you to upload tracks or broadcast live in high quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Radio host:<\/mark><\/strong> in order to create your online station, you’ll need a radio host like RadioKing<\/mark><\/em><\/a>. Our prices range from $19\/ month<\/mark><\/em><\/a> (or $190\/year) to $119\/ month<\/mark><\/em><\/a> (or $1190\/year). Plus, we offer a free 14-day demo<\/mark><\/em><\/a>!<\/mark><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    OPTIONAL:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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    • Microphone<\/strong>:<\/mark> you can use the built-in microphone on your laptop, however, if you’d like a more professional sound quality there are two options:
      \ud83d\udc49 XLR Microphone:<\/strong> plugs into a mixing desk or audio interface to connect to your computer.
      \ud83d\udc49 USB Microphone:<\/strong> plugs directly into your computer.
      View our selection of       best budget microphones here<\/mark><\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Mixer<\/strong>:<\/mark> if you use an XLR microphone, you will need a mixer in order to connect it to your computer.
      Check out our selection of       best budget mixers here<\/mark><\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Headphones<\/strong>:<\/mark> if you have a headset or an old pair of earphones\/headphones lying around, they’ll do the job. However, if you want a better sound quality we invite you to check out our article on best budget headphones.<\/mark><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      2\/ I need lots of technical knowledge<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      This may come as a surprise to you, but you don’t need specific technical knowledge to start an online radio! A lot of people imagine a room full of complicated equipment and servers, but nowadays you can launch a radio from the comfort of your own home<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Here at RadioKing we’ve designed a user-friendly platform<\/strong> that simplifies everything for you. Upload your content<\/strong>, then drag-and-drop it<\/strong> onto your planning tool in order to manage your broadcast. Plus, we’ve got all the articles<\/span><\/em><\/a>, tutorials<\/span><\/em><\/a> and videos<\/span><\/em><\/a> you need in order to get the hang of it.<\/p>\n\n\n