{"id":35396,"date":"2025-04-22T08:56:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T06:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/?p=35396"},"modified":"2025-04-22T08:56:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T06:56:41","slug":"take-live-calls-online-radio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/take-live-calls-online-radio\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Live Calls on Your Online Radio Station"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Taking live calls on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-good-radio-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">radio show<\/a> is a great way to connect with your audience, create interactive content, and make your show feel more alive. But how do you technically make it happen, especially when you&rsquo;re broadcasting online? In this article, we&rsquo;ll show you <strong>three ways<\/strong> to take live calls on air, each explained step-by-step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#1\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffa502\" class=\"has-inline-color\">1\/ With a <strong>Mixing Desk<\/strong> (hardware setup)<\/mark><\/a><br><a href=\"#2\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffa502\" class=\"has-inline-color\">2\/ With <strong>Audio Hijack<\/strong> (Mac software setup)<\/mark><\/a><br><a href=\"#3\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffa502\" class=\"has-inline-color\">3\/ With <strong>Voicemeeter<\/strong> (Windows software setup)<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ffa502;\"><strong>Method 1: Taking Live Calls via a Mixing Desk<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you have a physical <strong>audio mixer<\/strong>, this method offers the most control and professional sound quality. Plus, it doesn&rsquo;t require you to download any additional software, apart from your chosen live broadcasting solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>mixing desk<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>smartphone<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>TRRS to dual 1\/4&Prime; cable<\/strong>, or <strong>RCA cable<\/strong> (depending on your mixer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An optional <strong>phone interface<\/strong> (like iRig 2, or smartphone adapters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headphones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broadcasting software (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/online-radio-streaming-butt-broadcasting-using-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BUTT<\/a>, Mixxx, or any encoder)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Connect Your Phone to the Mixer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use a <strong>3.5mm TRRS to dual 1\/4\u201d cable<\/strong> to connect your phone&rsquo;s headphone jack to an input channel on your mixer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your phone doesn\u2019t have a headphone jack (hello, modern smartphones), use a <strong>dongle adapter<\/strong> (e.g., Lightning to 3.5mm for iPhone or USB-C to 3.5mm for Android).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plug the ends into a <strong>stereo line-in<\/strong> channel on your mixer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Set Up a Mix-Minus<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This prevents the caller from hearing an echo of their own voice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Route your microphone and other audio to the caller (so they hear you).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do NOT send their own voice back to them<\/strong>!<br>To do this: Use <strong>AUX Send<\/strong> or <strong>Bus Send<\/strong> on your mixer to create a mix that includes your mic but excludes the channel used for the phone call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send this mix back to the phone using the <strong>return path<\/strong> or via an audio interface or direct box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Connect the Mixer to Your Computer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Plug the <strong>main output<\/strong> of your mixer into your computer using an <strong>audio interface<\/strong> (like Focusrite Scarlett 2i2).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set your broadcasting software to use the audio interface as the <strong>input source<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Monitor Everything with Headphones<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Always use headphones to prevent feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check levels: Make sure both your voice and the caller&rsquo;s voice are balanced and audible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Go Live<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;re now ready to broadcast your call live on air: Call comes in \u2192 answer the call \u2192 fade up the phone channel on your mixer \u2192 speak into your mic \u2192 both voices go live on air.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZkPp8rApbOA?si=mE4J8voOXRGPRXEJ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #ffa502;\"><strong>Method 2: Taking Live Calls via <strong>Audio Hijack (MacOS)<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re on a Mac and prefer a software solution, <strong>Audio Hijack<\/strong> lets you route audio from apps like Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, or WhatsApp Desktop straight into your stream.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1472\" height=\"794\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25.png\" alt=\"take live calls with audio hijack\" class=\"wp-image-35401 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25.png 1472w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-640x345.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-1240x669.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-860x464.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-680x367.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-500x270.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-400x216.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-200x108.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-50x27.png 50w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1472px) 100vw, 1472px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1472px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1472\/794;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1472\" height=\"794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25.png\" alt=\"take live calls with audio hijack\" class=\"wp-image-35401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25.png 1472w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-640x345.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-1240x669.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-860x464.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-680x367.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-500x270.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-400x216.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-200x108.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.47.25-50x27.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1472px) 100vw, 1472px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Mac computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audio Hijack<\/strong> (by Rogue Amoeba)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Loopback<\/strong> (optional, for easier routing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A calling app (Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broadcasting software (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/online-radio-streaming-butt-broadcasting-using-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BUTT<\/a>, Mixxx, or any encoder)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Create a New Session in Audio Hijack<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open <a href=\"https:\/\/rogueamoeba.com\/audiohijack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audio Hijack<\/a> and click <strong>New Session<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Blank Session<\/strong> so you can customize it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Add Audio Sources<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Add a <strong>\u201cApplication\u201d block<\/strong> and select the calling app (e.g., FaceTime or Skype).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a <strong>\u201cInput Device\u201d block<\/strong> for your microphone (e.g., Blue Yeti, Shure MV7, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Combine the Audio<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If needed, add a <strong>\u201cMixer\u201d block<\/strong> to combine both the caller\u2019s voice and your mic into one audio stream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Add an Output Device<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Add an <strong>\u201cOutput Device\u201d block<\/strong> and set it to <strong>Loopback Audio<\/strong>, <strong>Soundflower<\/strong>, or any virtual audio driver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is the combined audio you\u2019ll send to your broadcasting software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Set Your Broadcasting Software to Use That Output<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In your radio software (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/online-radio-streaming-butt-broadcasting-using-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BUTT<\/a>), set the input device to <strong>Loopback Audio<\/strong> or your virtual driver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>Make a Test Call<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Call a friend or colleague, check levels, and make sure both of you can hear each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>headphones<\/strong> to avoid echoes or double audio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>Go Live<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you confirm it all works, take a real call and broadcast it live!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/live-callers-online-radio-audio-hijack-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View full Audio Hijack tutorial<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #ffa502;\"><strong>Method 3: Taking Live Calls via <strong>Voicemeeter (Windows)<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Voicemeeter<\/strong> is a virtual mixer for Windows. It allows you to route multiple audio sources into one virtual output, making it perfect for live calls.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1468\" height=\"888\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59.png\" alt=\"take live calls with voicemeeter\" class=\"wp-image-35402 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59.png 1468w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-640x387.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-1240x750.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-860x520.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-680x411.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-500x302.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-400x242.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-200x121.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-50x30.png 50w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1468px) 100vw, 1468px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1468px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1468\/888;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1468\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59.png\" alt=\"take live calls with voicemeeter\" class=\"wp-image-35402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59.png 1468w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-640x387.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-1240x750.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-860x520.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-680x411.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-500x302.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-400x242.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-200x121.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-09.48.59-50x30.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1468px) 100vw, 1468px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Windows PC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Voicemeeter<\/strong> (or Voicemeeter Banana for more features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VB-Audio Cable<\/strong> (virtual audio cable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A calling app (e.g., WhatsApp Desktop, Skype, Zoom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broadcasting software (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/online-radio-streaming-butt-broadcasting-using-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BUTT<\/a>, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headphones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Install Voicemeeter + VB-Cable<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Download <a href=\"http:\/\/vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr\/Voicemeeter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Voicemeeter<\/a> and VB-Audio Cable from the <a href=\"https:\/\/vb-audio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VB-Audio website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your computer after installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Configure Your Inputs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open Voicemeeter and set:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hardware Input 1<\/strong> = your microphone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your calling app\u2019s <strong>output device<\/strong> = <strong>VB-Audio Cable Input<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means the caller\u2019s voice gets routed into Voicemeeter via the virtual cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Configure Your Outputs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In Voicemeeter:\n<ul>\n<li>Set <strong>A1 Output<\/strong> to your headphones (so you can hear everything)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set <strong>B1 or B2 Output<\/strong> to <strong>Voicemeeter Output<\/strong>, which your broadcasting software will use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Route Audio to Broadcast Software<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open your broadcasting software and select <strong>Voicemeeter Output<\/strong> as the audio input.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This sends the mix of your voice and the caller\u2019s voice to your radio stream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Fine-Tune Your Mix<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Adjust volume sliders inside Voicemeeter for your mic and the caller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use mute buttons, EQs, and gates to clean up the sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>Make a Test Call<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Call someone and make sure both voices are audible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask the caller if they can hear you clearly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>Go Live<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything working? Take your call live and enjoy real-time listener interaction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/how-to-put-your-listeners-on-air-using-voicemeeter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View full Voicemeeter tutorial<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4\"><span style=\"color: #FFA502;\"><strong>Final Tips for All Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use headphones<\/strong> to avoid echoes and feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do a full test run<\/strong> before your first live show.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communicate with your callers<\/strong>, let them know they\u2019re live.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Balance audio levels<\/strong> to avoid the caller being too loud or too quiet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Have a backup plan<\/strong> in case your setup fails mid-show.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking live listener calls is a great way to level up your radio show and build a stronger bond with your audience. Whether you&rsquo;re using a <strong>professional mixer<\/strong>, <strong>Mac software<\/strong>, or a <strong>free Windows setup<\/strong>, you now have the tools and knowledge to bring those voices live on air.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/create-radio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1965\" height=\"585\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27858 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN.png 1965w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-640x191.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-768x229.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-1536x457.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-1920x572.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-1680x500.png 1680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-1240x369.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-860x256.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-680x202.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-500x149.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-400x119.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-200x60.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-50x15.png 50w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1965px) 100vw, 1965px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1965px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1965\/585;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1965\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN.png 1965w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-640x191.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-768x229.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-1536x457.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-1920x572.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-1680x500.png 1680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-1240x369.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-860x256.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-680x202.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-500x149.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-400x119.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-200x60.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cta-red-EN-50x15.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1965px) 100vw, 1965px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking live calls on your radio show is a great way to connect with your audience, create interactive content, and make your show feel more alive. But how do you technically make it happen, especially when you&rsquo;re broadcasting online? In this article, we&rsquo;ll show you three ways to take live calls on air, each explained step-by-step. 1\/ With a Mixing Desk (hardware setup)2\/ With Audio Hijack (Mac software setup)3\/ With Voicemeeter (Windows software setup) Method 1: Taking Live Calls via a Mixing Desk If you have a physical audio mixer, this method offers the most control and professional sound quality. 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