Radio Production from Focal Press is for professionals and students interested in understanding the radio industry in today's ever-changing world. This book features up-to-date coverage of the purpose and use of radio with detailed coverage of current production techniques in the studio and on location. In addition, there is exploration of technological advances, including handheld digital recording devices, the use of digital, analogue, and virtual mixing desks and current methods of music storage and playback.

Within a global context, the sixth edition also explores American radio by providing an overview of the rules, regulations, and purpose of the Federal Communications Commission. This edition is further enhanced by a companion website, featuring examples, exercises, and resources

Authors: Robert McLeish, Jeff Link    Softcover, 434 Pages    10 B&W Illustrations    Publisher: Routledge Taylor & Francis

• Updated material on new digital recording methods, and the development of outside broadcast techniques, including Smartphone use
• The use of social media as news sources, and an expansion of the station’s presence
• Global government regulation and journalistic codes of practice
• Gives comprehensive advice on interviewing, phone-ins, news, radio drama, music, and scheduling

Preface

1. Characteristics of the medium
2. The radio studio
3. Using the Internet and Social Media
4. Ethics
5. Writing for the ear
6. News – policy and practice
7. Interviewing
8. Vox pop
9. Cues and links
10. Newsreading and presentation
11. The discussion
12. Phone-ins
13. Listener participation
14. Music programming
15. Sequences and magazines
16. Making commercials
17. Outside broadcasts (remotes)
18. Commentary
19. Music recording
20. Drama – principles
21. Documentary and feature programmes
22. The work of the producer
23. The executive producer
24. Programme evaluation
25. Training
26. Back-announcement

Glossary

Further reading – a selection

Index

After 33 years with BBC Radio, Robert McLeish was a consultant in the United States, Australia, Russia, India, and more. He has written and lectured in academia and served on the boards of international broadcasting organizations.

Jeff Link's work in broadcasting spans radio, television, and multimedia. His expertise lies in sound mixing, reporting, presenting, and productions, and he serves as an independent media consultant.

Related Questions and Answers

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Q: 2. Does this work with the A7RIII?

A: Yes this will work with the A7RIII.

Q: 3. does this work on a-mount cameras ? i.e. a99, a900

A: This answer has been updated: No this will not work with the A77. The FA-WRC1M is only compatible with the A7 II, A7R II, A7S II using the most current firmware.

Q: 4. Could I use the Sony HVL-F28RM (at $228) to trigger a couple of off-camera flashes, instead of this Commander (at $348)? What would the Commander give me that the Sony HVL-F28RM could not?

A: Depends, we suggest contact our live chat team for more support but if all units are using same protocol system a end-user should be able to.

Q: 5. Will this unit work with the Profoto B1, or B2 strobes ?

A: Hi Neil! Sony can't guarantee the 100% compatibility/functionality of a 3rd party flash. -Anthony

Q: 6. Do I need this for the Sony HVL-F60M External Flash?

A: Hi Jarrod, it depends on the shooting situation/requirement. The HVLF60M flash can be mounted directly on a compatible Sony camera without the FA-WRR1. -Anthony

Q: 7. Can I use this to trigger a Nikon Speedlight?

A: This receiver cannot be used to trigger a Nikon speedlight.

Q: 8. Does this fire with the electronic shutter vs mechanical? Wanting to remote fire a second camera while using electronic shutter. Been having to use the multi-control port with a rigged cable.

A: The FA-WRC1M Wireless Radio Commander is only capable of firing an RM type Sony flash with the camera set to use its mechanical shutter.

Q: 9. Does it work in Rear flash Mode? With HSS?

A: That is a very new system from Sony and from the information we currently have it does not support rear curtain sync in general.

Q: 10. What are the best Sony flashes? Which receiver works with this transmitter?

A: A great Sony flash to use with this radio commander is the Sony HVL-F60M, B&H # SOHVLF60M as it has a high guide number. Please note that you would also need the Sony FA-WRR1 Wireless Radio Receiver B&H # SOFAWRR1 which fits on the bottom of the flash to receive the signal. Please see the images for reference.