Call In Studio Cloud-based system providing a dedicated phone number for callers along with full caller management.FeenPhone A fully duplex (and free) option meaning when one person speaks they do not drown out the other.
One of the better solutions is AudioTX which converts a standard landline into a higher quality ISDN line or search for a JK Audio Inline Patch on eBay etc (product discontinued). You’ll need a gadget to sit between the phone and the line to connect to your mixer. You can use a standard phone line, but typically the audio quality won’t match the digital options above.A pro solution for handling multiple callers. The Ecamm Call Recorder can output the interview as 2 files one being your side of the conversation and the other being the interviewee – ideal for processing one side of the conversation and not the other. If using Skype, use the Ecamm Call Recorder app to automatically record all calls.Again, you can get a unique phone number or have people contact you via your Skype user account. Get a dedicated phone number for use on a smartphone or desktop website. The caller hears the presenter via the phone’s microphone, but their response goes through the mixer. This involves using the headphone output of the phone to an input on your mixer.
How does one put a caller to air? Here are a few budget options… It is ideal for recording shows, voice overs, jingles and commercials. Again, it runs on all platforms, is stable and free. Available for all major operating systems.Īudacity – There’s no need to stump up cash for apps such as Adobe Audition when Audacity is available for free. OcenAudio – This is a cross-platform, easy-to-use, fast and functional audio editor.
Gotta love those Macs.īroadcast Radio – Myriad 5 Playout is a radio playout and automation system. There’s a fully-functional free trial version with no expiry date. RadioLogik from MacInMind is as close to professional broadcast software as one can get. RadioLogik – If you broadcast using an Apple Mac then this must be a contender for you. Ideal for live DJs and station automation.
Manual and automated radio station playout system (Windows only). PlayIt Live – Free when premium modules/plugins are purchased. Station Playlist – Budget but fully-featured radio automation app.
Drag & Drop your tracks where you need them. Sam Radio DJ – SAM DJ features a built-in advanced audio processor which will make your station sound incredible. With a microphone, line-in or sound card, you can encode real-time audio and broadcast it live.
Try for free – SAM Cast lets you stream live audio content. Sam Broadcaster – This is a popular app for use in broadcast studios (PC only). The main purpose of Butt is to stream live audio data from your computer’s Mic or Line input.
It supports Shoutcast and Icecast and runs on Linux, Mac OS X and Windows. ConnectionīUTT – Broadcast Using This Tool is a free app that some people may need to connect their broadcast app to their streaming account. MIXXX – This app works on any platform and has ‘sample’ buttons that can be used to play your jingles and commercials. Virtual DJ – Designed for mobile and club DJs, this free app offers a lot and is ideal for broadcasters who don’t have any hardware – such as turntables, CDs or a mixer. Add your streaming URL, select a skin, copy the embed code and paste the audio player anywhere. We love the free streaming audio player from Muses.