Radio Year 1 - Week 1

Who were the guests on Fantastic Noise - 'The Complete Package'? (choose two answers)

• Tim Johns

• Luke Gregory

• Dr Sam Coley

• Joe Flemons

Tim Johns works for which Radio Station?

• BBC Radio 1

• BBC Radio 2

• BBC Radio 3

• BBC Radio 4

How does Tim Johns describe a package?

• A live studio recording

• An on location recording

• Weaved together pieces of audio

• A box with something in it

What is Tim John's first 'top-tip' about making packages?

• Use a good microphone

• Obsess over cue material

• Include a chart show reference

• Stop for a minute and think on how to improve it

Tim Johns made which of these points about making packages?

• You should use as little tape as possible

• Interviews should always be with famous guests

• Brilliant audio should be at the heart of your story

• Make the packages as long as you can

Dr Sam Coley made a documentary for XFM about which band? (clue - we play a clip from it)

• New Order

• The Beatles

• One Direction

• The Smiths

Dr Sam Coley's most commonly given feedback to students is...

• This audio is too adventurous

• Make your package longer

• Cut out your voice from the package

• Get closer with the microphone

When Dr Sam Coley talks about a linear approach, what does he mean?

• Audio recorded in one take

• Interviews mixed one after another

• Making a package in chronological order

• Making a package about maths

What does Sam say about recording equipment?

• Fixing things in post production always works

• Phones are the best option to record audio

• Spend a lot of money on good recording equipment

• Using zoom recorders properly is best for good quality audio

Dr Sam Coley describes making an audio documentary as...

• The easiest thing in the world

• A job for professionals only

• A waste of time

• A marathon