Remote Broadcasting Tips During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Radio stations have received the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Most radio shows required the physical presence of the entire broadcasting team in the studio. But this was not possible due to the communicability of Coronavirus — people were restricted to their homes, as countries were under a total or partial lockdown.

The pandemic taught us the significance of online radio stations. Due to the travel limitations, many shifted to modern-day remote broadcasting and hosted shows from within the four walls of their bedrooms. If you still have not adapted to this change or are planning to broadcast only when the pre-Covid world returns, you must shift your viewpoint.  

Waiting for the conditions to get back to normal is not the right course of action because the next Covid wave can strike anytime!

Why is now the best time to set up an online radio station?

The most obvious reason to start broadcasting online during the pandemic is that it does not require you to head out of your house. You can sit inside your home and still speak to people all over the globe. Likewise, your listeners can listen to you while staying inside. This ensures the safety of both the listeners and the speakers. 

Secondly, you do not even have to step outside to buy any special hardware to set up your internet radio station. Most people may already own the equipment needed to start — all you need is a headphone with an in-built microphone, an audio mixer, and premium online broadcasting services.

Finally, online radio broadcasting is a highly productive way to spend time; it is a great leisure activity to engage in. You can share your feelings with people worldwide and speak your heart out — what’s not to like?

Tips for smarter remote broadcasting

Once you have set up your radio station, you need some professional advice to make yourself heard loud and clear and drive listeners in droves. Allow us to enlighten you.

Firstly, ensure your home studio is in the quietest room of your house. Avoid setting up your system in a large room with huge windows and hard floors. For clear audio and minimal background noise, your room should absorb the sound rather than produce an echo. A room with soft furniture and carpeted floors are best-suited for remote broadcasting.

If you do not find a suitable room for streaming audio, you can take the do-it-yourself route and resort to make-shift acoustic improvements. Hang blankets, towels, and duvets to obstruct the surrounding noise from causing a disturbance and reduce reverberations. 

Lastly, sit close to your internet router for unobstructed internet availability and a strong Wi-Fi signal — since you are starting an ‘internet’ radio, you need a stable internet connection. Additionally, sit at a place where you can easily set up a wired connection.

Are you now ready to embrace remote broadcasting? If yes, RadioBash is here to provide you with the best internet stream broadcast services. RadioBash is a one-stop-shop for all your online broadcasting needs. If you are ready to get started, fill out our online form with your contact information, and we will get back to you.