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Internet radio is an audio service transmitted via the Internet. It involves streaming media presenting listeners with a continuous stream of audio. Internet radio is distinct from podcasting which involves downloading rather than streaming.

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Internetradio

Internet radio is an audio service transmitted via the Internet. It involves streaming media presenting listeners with a continuous stream of audio. Internet radio is distinct from podcasting which involves downloading rather than streaming.

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Internet radio?

Internet radio (also web radio, net radio, streaming radio, e-radio webcasting) is

an audio service transmitted via the Internet. Internet radio involves streaming media presenting listeners with a continuous stream of audio that cannot be paused or replayed, much like traditional broadcast media; in this respect, it is distinct from on-demand file serving.

How it is different from podcasting?


Internet radio is also distinct from podcasting which

involves downloading rather than streaming. Many Internet radio services are associated with a corresponding traditional (terrestrial) radio station. Internet radio services are usually accessible from anywhere in the worldfor example, one could listen to an Australian station from Europe. Some major networks restrict listening to in country because of music licensing and advertising concerns

Advantages
Traditional radio station broadcasts are limited by two

factors: 1. the power of the stations transmitter (typically 100 miles) 2. the available broadcast spectrum (you might get a couple of dozen radio stations locally)

Advantages
Internet radio has no geographic limitations, The

potential for Internet radio is as vast as cyberspace itself. Internet radio is not limited to audio. An Internet radio broadcast can be accompanied by photos or graphics, text and links, as well as interactivity, such as message boards and chat rooms. This advancement allows a listener to do more than listen.

Advantages
The cost of getting on the air is less for an

Internet broadcaster. Internet radio can appeal to micro-communities of listeners focused on special music or interests.

Disadvantage
Since all of these radio stations are visited by listeners

looking for free music or entertainment, they do not necessarily contribute to the revenues of the station. Barring a few successful Internet radio stations, no one has had considerable success with advertising generated revenues Internet Crashes

How it works????
There are two ways to deliver audio over the Internet:

downloads or streaming media. In downloads, an audio file is stored on the users computer. Compressed formats like MP3 are the most popular form of audio downloads, but any type of audio file can be delivered through a Web or FTP site. Streaming audio is not stored, but only played.

How it works?????
The audio enters the Internet broadcasters encoding

computer through a sound card. The encoder system translates the audio from the sound card into streaming format. The encoder samples the incoming audio and compresses the information so it can be sent over the Internet. The compressed audio is sent to the server, which has a high bandwidth connection to the Internet. The server sends the audio data stream over the Internet to the player software or plug-in on the listeners computer. The plug-in translates the audio data stream from the server and translates it into the sound heard by the listener.

Creating an Internet Radio Station


CD player Ripper software (copies audio tracks from a CD onto a

computers hard drive) Assorted recording and editing software Microphones Audio mixer Outboard audio gear (equalizer, compressor, etc.) Digital audio card Dedicated computer with encoder software Streaming media server

Scenario in India
Internationally, many of the offline radio players have

understood the power of this medium and have live or recorded Internet streaming available. In India, with its numerous music copyright regulations and issues, this phenomenon has not been duplicated. Some radio stations, though, have put up the clippings of their programmes on the Internet for free download.

Internet radio in Kerala


Radiojoyalukkas.com is the world's first 24 hour global

radio in Malayalam.It symbolises a pioneering new chapter in Malayalam entertainment. And now, it represents the foot-tapping music throughout the day

Internet radio in Kerala


www.radiograpes.com - The 24 hour Online

Malayalam Internet Radio celebrates the "Malayalee Music". radiograpes.com, within a short span of time, has achieved international popularity especially among malayalees living and working abroad.

Internet radio in Kerala


live365.com is a NON-Profit radio station, plays

Malayalam Christian Radio program

Radio in Mobile
Tata Indicom now offers a unique combination of

Internet and radio on mobile devices. The company will offer this service through Brew, an application that connects to a bouquet of 41 international and local radio stations. It will also enable users to download music and ring tones from the Internet.

Example
Sify Technologies Ltd has tied up with Radio City 91.1

FM by integrating PlanetRadiocitys web radio to launch Radio on Sify. This tie-up enable visitors to Sify.com to enjoy Bollywood, Indi-Pop and other genres of music 24x7.

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