Welcome and thank you for taking the time to start this experience.
During this segment, you will be introduced, refreshed or reminded of the
basic functions of a radio console or soundboard. This video is designed
to give overview and instructions on how to operate the audio arts air one
radio console at K HEA radio 99.5 in Lamar Texas. Let's get back to the
music. Let's isolate the different functions of the console to understand
how they work together. There are eight different channels on the console.
Each channel is equipped with its own on button which enables the channel
to record or go live on the air. When the button is lit, the channel is on
enabling the on button automatically mutes the monitors in the studio. The
fader is the sliding mechanism that controls the output or volume for the
individual channel. When the slider is pushed down, there will not be
output for this channel. When the slider is all the way pushed up, the
output will be strongest to whichever program output. It is assigned to
the cue button is available on channels three through eight channels. One
and two are mic channels only and do not need the QE button feature. Q
gives the ability to preview what is currently playing on the desired
channel without going on the air. Simply pressing this button causes the
studio monitors and headphones to simultaneously hear multiple channels
without interruption. Each channel has a program one and two assignment
button for K hea radio program one causes that channel's output to go live
on the air. Enabling channel two sends a signal to another computer that
is set up to record both signals can be enabled. At the same time. This
gives us the ability to record what is broadcasted over the air radio
console has a master section that controls monitoring and volume meter and
monitor labels are what you will find at the top of the master section.
Both of these have a program 12 and ext button. Selecting either of the
program buttons for the meters will allow the left and right meters on the
top of the board to work with the selected program. Selecting the program
one or two for the monitors will cause the program's output to come
through the studio monitors.
The ext buttons stand for an external source. In the future, these could
be set up with any external audio source that may need to have its audio
monitored or read on the console's meters. There are two faders in the
master section. The mon fader controls the monitor volume, the fader
labeled HDPN controls the headphone volume. When the faders are pulled
down, there will be no volume, the volume will be the loudest when the
faders are pushed all the way up. There is a cue volume button that
controls the volume for any channel that has selected the cue button. When
the cue button for a channel is enabled, the volume will turn the preview
audio up. If it is turned to the right and down, if it is turned to the
left, after you have familiarized yourself with the console, it's now time
to go live on the air. Channel three, broadcast music and previously
recorded messages. This channel should always have the on button and
program one selected channels one and two are both in studio microphones.
If there are going to be two DJ S, make sure that both channel one and
two's on buttons are selected. The faders for these channels should be
positioned at the five marker for the best results. When you are ready to
speak. Program, one should be selected for both channels. As a DJ and
sound board operator, you can introduce songs or broadcast messages to a
large audience. Making sure you are familiar with. The equipment is one of
the most important things you can do. This video has been designed as a
reference point as you learn and continue to cultivate your skills in the
field of radio broadcasting.