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Radio Production - Jeff Link

Radio Production

By: Jeff Link, Robert McLeish

Hardcover | 18 September 2018 | Edition Number 6

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Radio Production 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.

The sixth edition includes:

  • 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.
  • Comprehensive advice on interviewing, phone-ins, news, radio drama, music, and scheduling.

This edition is further enhanced by a companion website, featuring examples, exercises, and resources: www.focalpress.com/cw/mcleish.

Industry Reviews

"Radio Production: 6th Edition belongs on the shelves of every radio station in the UK and beyond, regardless of size. There is something to be learnt from this book by everyone involved in broadcasting at any level. It is an essential tool for any student of radio and is also highly informative read for anyone with a serious interest in radio."

David Harris, Radio User Magazine


"There are other practical textbooks on the market, but none which combines instruction in the how and why of local broadcasting quite as effectively."

Broadcast Magazine

"An exceptionally well presented, thorough, and useful book."

Bill Dorris, Lecturer, School of Communications, Dublin City University, Ireland

"Radio Production: 6th Edition belongs on the shelves of every radio station in the UK and beyond, regardless of size. There is something to be learnt from this book by everyone involved in broadcasting at any level." -Radio User Magazine

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