The BR2 Portable School Radio Package
The BR2 offers a truly portable radio studio without compromising on equipment making it ideal for schools or colleges operating on multiple sites.
All equipment packs into the included flightcase or equipment storage box and connecting it all together is easy thanks to our clear and simple connections panels.
The BR2 includes a full suite of professional software, rack mount playout PC with 22" touchscreen monitor.
The package also includes professional 9 x channel broadcast mixer, microphones, headphones and Myriad Playout system.
You also get a years streaming and web player plus 12 months support.
What's Included
- 1 x 2u Rack Playout PC (i5, 16GB Ram, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, USB 4 Channel Sound, 24 Inch Touchscreen, Wireless Keyboard & Mouse)
- 1 x 10u Sloped Mixer Case For BR2
- 1 x 5u Rack Cab For BR2
- 1 x SRMv2 Broadcast Mixer
- 1 x K500 Myriad 5/6 Playout Control Keyboard
- 2 x Rode Podmic
- 2 x Premium Rode Mic Arms
- 2 x Budget Studio Headphones
- 1 x Small Studio Speakers
- 1 x SignalLED 20cm
- 1 x Recess Rack Bracket
- 1 x Myriad 6 Playout - Studio Edition
- 1 x Small Studio Build & Testing
- 1 x Studio Package Custom Cabling & Connectors
- 1 x BR2 Connection Panel (Mixer Side)
- 1 x BR2 Connection Panel (Rack Side)
- 1 x 12 x Month UK Office Hours Broadcast Radio Software Support Contract
- 1 x Annual Broadcast.Radio Standard Streaming (1000 streams @128kbps + Web Player)
Myriad Playout Included - Why Compromise
Myriad Playout is the UK's No.1 radio playout and automation system and can be found in more radio stations than any other system. Myriad is also used across the spectrum of radio broadcasters with our customer base including commercial, community, hospital, internet, student and school radio. So the system included in your studio package is the same technology we supply to the rest of the radio industry.
Your studio package also includes Myriad AutoPlayer which is a simple, self-contained system for playing pre-recorded shows or lists of content at specific scheduled times. This is ideal if you don't need to broadcast 24/7 but do want your content to be played at key times.
Package Dimensions
The BR2 studio is a fully portable package with the mixer and audio equipment housed in flight cases. Other equipment (aside from the monitor) can be easily transported in the provided box. The BR2 is designed to be placed on an existing desk or work-surface with a recommended dimension of 180cm by 80cm.
Includes 1st Years Streaming & Web Player
All School Radio packages includes a years free streaming and a customisable Web Player that you can easily embed on your existing school website, or you can use the one page 'micro site' included with your package.
You can also publish content directly to MixCloud which will also be listed in your embedded web player.
Upgrade Options
You can upgrade your School Radio package to enhance the ways that listeners can access your content.
Options include:
- Full Website - Build a dedicated website for your School Radio station.
- Mobile Apps - Have dedicated apps on Android & iOS for your School Radio.
- Alexa Skills - Make your School Radio accessible by Alexa enabled devices.
For more details on your streaming and publishing options, talk to a member of our team.
Includes Printed Guide Book & Free Resources
Making School Radio programs can be very educational and fun, but if you are new to radio in general, where do you start?
In order to help our School Radio customers get started on their first content and support them with ideas for future School Radio shows, we have written a handy guide book that will walk you through the technical and creative aspects of planning, writing and recording your first School Radio show.
The book also includes some sample of resources to give you ideas for future content.
Every School Radio Studio Package includes a free printed copy of this book.
In addition, we also include free access to over 40 downloadable resources covering a range of topics and all linked to the National Curriculum.
Examples include:
- School Radio Lesson Ideas
- Roles In Radio
- Bounty Island Books - Book Review Show
- Conducting Radio Interviews
- HistoryLive - Creative History Show Concept
- Planning Shows
- School Trip
- Station Branding
- Plus many more....
Free Example Resource - Mystery On Spooky Hill
This short radio play example package includes an introduction to writing drama for radio as well as production note and tips. It also includes a short scene from a radio play complete with script, sound FX and production notes.
The full resource pack includes:
- Introduction & Key Skills
- Relevance To New National Curriculum
- Tips On Writing Your Own Radio Play
- Cast List & Production Notes
- Script - Scene 1 - Mystery On Spooky Hill
- Sound Effect & Narration Audio Files
- Technical Tips
Mystery On Spooky Hill was written specifically for School Radio and is not a complete play. Why not ask your students to write additional scenes to complete the story.