A list of standard equipment needed for radio broadcasting.

1. Digital Cartwalls
Digital cartwalls are a touchscreen based
cartwalling method that allows presenters
more control over their radio shows. It is a
digital version of classic cartwalls, a device
with multiple cartridge tape drives which
allow for music to be selected and played
immediately. Modern versions instead use
hard drives. They allow for the presenter to
quickly find and play music along with keeping
track of other on air technical issues.
Playlists
Playlists is the list of music that the show will
broadcast during its show. It is almost always
decided on by the producer with presenters
rarely getting much of a say in what gets
played, although this does depend on the
station.
Microphones
These are what a presenter speaks into. It
picks up audio which is then broadcast out
over the show. They are often covered by a
pop filter, which reduces the harshness with
“p” and “s” sounds, and a cage to stop
unwanted background sounds from affecting
the recording.
Headphones
Headphones are used to allow presenters and others
to listen to their own broadcast without the fear of
audio leaking into the recording. They also allow for
communication between people from different rooms
and areas of the studio.
Workstation
This is where the equipment would be placed upon. A
large desk with enough space to encompass all the
monitors, keyboards and other equipment necessary
to the show. For a professional radio station there will
likely be multiple workstations as there is more
equipment that needs placing.
Mixing Desk
A mixing desk allows for quick and simple audio
editing. This is where audio like jingles and other
sound effects are controlled from. Different variables
like duration and volume are controlled using this.
Speakers
Likely not found inside the recording room itself. They
can be used to play the broadcast into other rooms in
the studio so other departments and teams can hear
how the show sounds.