Almost all radio stations nowadays also make their broadcasts available on the Internet. Due to the low cost of broadband and the high download speeds of modern ADSL connections, you can listen to your favorite radio station in live streaming at any time; there are many radio stations that broadcast exclusively online. An added value of online broadcasting is that you can always record your favorite show to listen to later. Follow this guide to learn how to register your favorite radio station.
Steps
Step 1. Make sure your favorite radio stations also broadcast over the Internet
Most large radio stations allow listening on their website and many of the smaller stations now.
Step 2. See if the content you are interested in is available in the form of podcasts
A podcast is nothing more than a collection of pre-recorded radio shows that you just have to download using the appropriate software (Apple's iTunes has a built-in feature for downloading podcasts).
Step 3. Download the suitable software
There are many programs that can be used for this purpose. Compare various software in terms of functionality and value for money to determine the best one for you.
- An important thing to consider is whether the program supports automatic separation, that is, it has the ability to record each song in a different file. If this feature is not included, you will end up with a large audio file that contains the entire recording.
- An easy way to record any online stream is to use VLC. Just have a link of the stream for it to be effective.
- Some popular software includes RipCast, Freecorder, Replay A / V, and StationRipper. Some of these programs are available as a free trial version with limited functionality.
Step 4. Open the program and start capturing the broadcast
This operation is different for each software. Some applications have a browser that allows you to mark your favorite shows for later recording, such as a TV set DVR. Other programs simply have a "Register" button.
Step 5. Save the recorded file
Using the software menu, save the file to the hard drive. At this point, you will have to choose the format (mp3 is one of the most supported formats ).
Step 6. Listen to the recording
Once the file is saved, listen to it whenever you want by double clicking on the file. You can also burn audio files to CD using suitable software.
