Introduction, vii
SECTION I: HOW DOES IT ALL WORK? 1
The Broadcast System
SECTION II: THE STUDIOS AND TRANSMISSION, 3
The Studios -- The Studio Environment -- Studio Furniture -- The Broadcast or On-Air studio -- Broadcast Studio Equipment -- The Production Studio -- Production Studio Equipment -- Voice Booth -- Equipment for the Voice Booth -- Editing Station -- Field Recorders -- Transmission
SECTION III: MAKING A RADIO STATION WITH STUDIOS, 31
Connecting Your Studios -- Models from the Real World
SECTION IV: CONNECTING TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD, 37
Telephone Connections -- The Internet -- Satellite Broadcasting
SECTION V: BASIC MAINTENANCE, 49
Basic Studio Rules -- Manuals, Wiring Diagrams and Other Documents -- Maintenance -- Faults and Repairs -- Inventory and Markings -- Tips for General Maintenance
A-Z, 65
In this section we explain how many key pieces of studio equipment work, and some important audio terms and concepts. The A-Z will be especially useful for technicians, but it may also be useful for others wanting more detailed information
APPENDICES, 239
Abbreviations -- Prefixes -- Broadcast Equipment Suppliers -- Useful Websites -- References