Audio/FM Radio - Revision history

ErnieHorning: Updated minor wording and grammar, refreshed references to audio editing resources and the 2020 Christmas Summit presentation, and preserved the original structure and guidance for creating high-quality synchronized audio.

2026-07-21T12:24:28Z

Updated minor wording and grammar, refreshed references to audio editing resources and the 2020 Christmas Summit presentation, and preserved the original structure and guidance for creating high-quality synchronized audio.

Dirknerkle at 15:26, 24 July 2020

2020-07-24T15:26:49Z

Dirknerkle at 14:39, 24 July 2020

2020-07-24T14:39:20Z

Dirknerkle at 14:35, 24 July 2020

2020-07-24T14:35:34Z

Dirknerkle at 14:33, 24 July 2020

2020-07-24T14:33:03Z

Dirknerkle at 14:31, 24 July 2020

2020-07-24T14:31:42Z

Dirknerkle at 14:29, 24 July 2020

2020-07-24T14:29:20Z

Dirknerkle at 12:58, 24 July 2020

2020-07-24T12:58:23Z

Dirknerkle at 12:56, 24 July 2020

2020-07-24T12:56:31Z

Dirknerkle at 12:56, 24 July 2020

2020-07-24T12:56:04Z

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 :To the visitor, a silent animated light show doesn't make much sense by itself -- it just appears to be random blinking and flashing lights. But when you link the lighting effects to an audio track, ''that's'' when the show really takes off! The audio track pulls it all together and gives purpose to the lighting effects.
-:But it's not just ''any'' audio that turns your show loose -- playing a local radio station's Christmas carols while your show is running most likely won't work that well and achieve the impact you hope. It's audio that's been carefully selected so that together, the audio/music and lighting effects compliment one another to create the most enjoyable viewing experience. What's more, the audio track needs to have good audio fidelity, too, and the topics below can help you create an excellent audio track.
+:But it's not just ''any'' audio that turns your show loose. A carefully selected soundtrack that's synchronized to your lighting effects will create a much more engaging experience than random background music or a local radio station. It's audio that's been carefully selected so that together, the audio/music and lighting effects compliment one another to create the most enjoyable viewing experience. What's more, the audio track needs to have good audio fidelity, too, and the topics below can help you create an excellent audio track.
 :*  '''[[Selecting Music]]''' How to select music that matches the overall theme of your show
-:*  '''[[Editing Audio Files]]''' Information about inexpensive tools and methods for enhancing your audio track
+:* '''[[Editing Audio Files]]''' Information about free and inexpensive tools for editing, enhancing, and preparing audio tracks for your show.
-:*  '''[[Voiceovers/Announcements]]''' How to make your own announcements -- or where to you have them recorded for you
+:* '''[[Voiceovers/Announcements]]''' How to make your own announcements—or where to have them professionally recorded.
 :*  '''[[FM Radio Transmitters]]''' Information about selecting and using low-power FM transmitters
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 :* '''[[Sequencing for Impact]]''' Tips/tricks for making your show pop
-:* '''[[Products/Sources]]''' Where to find hardware, software, or more help
+:* '''[[Products/Sources]]''' Recommended sources for hardware, software, and additional information.

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:26, 24 July 2020
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	:* '''[[FM Transmitting Antennas]]''' Information about antennas; how to build your own inexpensive, high-performance dipole antenna		:* '''[[FM Transmitting Antennas]]''' Information about antennas; how to build your own inexpensive, high-performance dipole antenna
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		+	:* '''[[Sequencing for Impact]]''' Tips/tricks for making your show pop

	:* '''[[Products/Sources]]''' Where to find hardware, software, or more help		:* '''[[Products/Sources]]''' Where to find hardware, software, or more help

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 :To the visitor, a silent animated light show doesn't make much sense by itself -- it just appears to be random blinking and flashing lights. But when you link the lighting effects to an audio track, ''that's'' when the show really takes off! The audio track pulls it all together and gives purpose to the lighting effects.
-:But it's not just ''any'' audio that turns your show loose -- playing a local radio station's Christmas carols while your show is running most likely won't work that well and achieve the impact you hope. It's audio that's been carefully selected so that together, the audio/music and lighting effects compliment one another to create the most enjoyable viewing experience. What's more, the audio track needs to have good audio fidelity, too.
+:But it's not just ''any'' audio that turns your show loose -- playing a local radio station's Christmas carols while your show is running most likely won't work that well and achieve the impact you hope. It's audio that's been carefully selected so that together, the audio/music and lighting effects compliment one another to create the most enjoyable viewing experience. What's more, the audio track needs to have good audio fidelity, too, and the topics below can help you create an excellent audio track.
 :'''Jason Rasmussen''' (jtrpop) provided a wonderfully informative presentation at the 2020 Virtual Christmas Summit that addresses many of the topics below -- highly recommended viewing!: '''[http://bit.ly/xe-audio2 WatchVideo]'''

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:35, 24 July 2020
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	:But it's not just ''any'' audio that turns your show loose -- playing a local radio station's Christmas carols while your show is running most likely won't work that well and achieve the impact you hope. It's audio that's been carefully selected so that together, the audio/music and lighting effects compliment one another to create the most enjoyable viewing experience. What's more, the audio track needs to have good audio fidelity, too.		:But it's not just ''any'' audio that turns your show loose -- playing a local radio station's Christmas carols while your show is running most likely won't work that well and achieve the impact you hope. It's audio that's been carefully selected so that together, the audio/music and lighting effects compliment one another to create the most enjoyable viewing experience. What's more, the audio track needs to have good audio fidelity, too.

−	:'''Jason Rasmussen''' (jtrpop) provided a wonderfully informative presentation at the 2020 Virtual Christmas Summit ~~on Transmitting Your Audio over FM~~: '''[http://bit.ly/xe-audio2 WatchVideo]'''	+	:'''Jason Rasmussen''' (jtrpop) provided a wonderfully informative presentation at the 2020 Virtual Christmas Summit that addresses many of the topics below -- highly recommended viewing!: '''[http://bit.ly/xe-audio2 WatchVideo]'''

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:33, 24 July 2020
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	:But it's not just ''any'' audio that turns your show loose -- playing a local radio station's Christmas carols while your show is running most likely won't work that well and achieve the impact you hope. It's audio that's been carefully selected so that together, the audio/music and lighting effects compliment one another to create the most enjoyable viewing experience. What's more, the audio track needs to have good audio fidelity, too.		:But it's not just ''any'' audio that turns your show loose -- playing a local radio station's Christmas carols while your show is running most likely won't work that well and achieve the impact you hope. It's audio that's been carefully selected so that together, the audio/music and lighting effects compliment one another to create the most enjoyable viewing experience. What's more, the audio track needs to have good audio fidelity, too.

−	:Jason Rasmussen (jtrpop) provided a wonderfully informative presentation at the 2020 Virtual Christmas Summit on Transmitting Your Audio over FM: '''[http://bit.ly/xe-audio2 ~~Video~~]'''	+	:'''Jason Rasmussen''' (jtrpop) provided a wonderfully informative presentation at the 2020 Virtual Christmas Summit on Transmitting Your Audio over FM: '''[http://bit.ly/xe-audio2 WatchVideo]'''

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:29, 24 July 2020
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	::But it's not just ''any'' audio that turns your show loose -- playing a local radio station's Christmas carols while your show is running most likely won't work that well and achieve the impact you hope. It's audio that's been carefully selected so that together, the audio/music and lighting effects compliment one another to create the most enjoyable viewing experience. What's more, the audio track needs to have good audio fidelity, too.		::But it's not just ''any'' audio that turns your show loose -- playing a local radio station's Christmas carols while your show is running most likely won't work that well and achieve the impact you hope. It's audio that's been carefully selected so that together, the audio/music and lighting effects compliment one another to create the most enjoyable viewing experience. What's more, the audio track needs to have good audio fidelity, too.

		+	Jason Rasmussen recorded a very informative presentation at the 2020 Virtual Christmas Summit: [http://bit.ly/xe-audio2 Video]

	:* '''[[Selecting Music]]''' How to select music that matches the overall theme of your show		:* '''[[Selecting Music]]''' How to select music that matches the overall theme of your show

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:58, 24 July 2020
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	:* '''[[FM Transmitting Antennas]]''' Information about antennas; how to build your own inexpensive, high-performance dipole antenna		:* '''[[FM Transmitting Antennas]]''' Information about antennas; how to build your own inexpensive, high-performance dipole antenna
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		+	:* '''[[Products/Sources]]''' Where to find hardware, software, or more help

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-::*  '''[[Selecting Music]]''' How to select music that matches the overall theme of your show
+:*  '''[[Selecting Music]]''' How to select music that matches the overall theme of your show
-::*  '''[[Editing Audio Files]]''' Information about inexpensive tools and methods for enhancing your audio track
+:*  '''[[Editing Audio Files]]''' Information about inexpensive tools and methods for enhancing your audio track
-::*  '''[[Voiceovers/Announcements]]''' How to make your own announcements -- or where to you have them recorded for you
+:*  '''[[Voiceovers/Announcements]]''' How to make your own announcements -- or where to you have them recorded for you
-::*  '''[[FM Radio Transmitters]]''' Information about selecting and using low-power FM transmitters
+:*  '''[[FM Radio Transmitters]]''' Information about selecting and using low-power FM transmitters
-::* '''[[FM Transmitting Antennas]]''' Information about antennas; how to build your own inexpensive, high-performance dipole antenna
+:* '''[[FM Transmitting Antennas]]''' Information about antennas; how to build your own inexpensive, high-performance dipole antenna