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What equipment do I need to start a station?

  • Richard Cerny
  • Apr 14
  • 1 min read

Along with your Internet connection all you need is a Mac and a Mic.  An Intel based Apple Macintosh computer serves as your OnAirStudio and OnAirDisplay console to operate and control your online radio broadcasts.


Backbone’s cloud based automation system handles all the backend IT functions required to operate your station.  Our servers easily scale to thousands of simultaneous connections, log them, manages your playlists, generates reports and is there for you whenever you need it.

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