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Recording Update
by Wilkie, Oliver 27 Nov '11

27 Nov '11

Hi guys, Just to let you know, we have made progress on the recording situation this weekend. As it stands, I am waiting for an old member of ICRadio to make some tweaks to our new Edizon Recording System. Hopefully the tweaks I've asked him for won't be too difficult and he will do it this week. I will keep you informed. FYI, If you want to record your show for personal use have a look at the VLC application which can record an mp3 stream. Get one of your listeners to do that and you will have your own copy of your show. Please note however that we cannot host your own personal copies on our website. Thanks and apologies it is taking so long. Oli Technical Manager ICRADIO PS. This saturday is JINGLES DAY! Email me if you are keen to come.

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Show Jingles Session - Dec 3rd Midday
by Wilkie, Oliver 25 Nov '11

25 Nov '11

Hi all, We will be running a show jingles session on Saturday December 3rd at 12pm. This is your opportunity to... Create new jingles for your shows (using microphones and sound effects etc) and to upload them to your own section on the studio computer!! You will also be able to upload beds for your shows. (Beds are instrumental songs that you play in the background whilst you are talking) SO.. If you want to come please reply to this email with your Show Name! The jingles session will be the best and quickest way to improve the quality of your show! For more info just get in touch. Thanks! Oli, (On behalf of the ICRadio committee)

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***NANDOS TOMORROW AT 6PM!***
by Hayes, Aislinn 14 Nov '11

14 Nov '11

Hey everyone! We're meeting at Beit Quad entrance at 6pm sharp for our IC Radio social! To get you in the mood for some CHICKENNNNN... Ed Sheeran and Example. You know what it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DussnqvJy1g See you tomorrow! Ashlynn Station Manager @ IC Radio 2011-12

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Recording Server - 75% complete
by Wilkie, Oliver 14 Nov '11

14 Nov '11

Hi everyone, Just a quick update on the state of ICRadio recordings. We've successfully installed new hardware into one of our newer servers so that it can do recording. We are currently in the middle of writing the software (from scratch) that will perform the records using our new hardware. I would say we are about 75% complete so we're getting there but please be patient! I *anticipate* to have recordings happening again sometime NEXT WEEK. I will let you know as soon as its ready. Cheers, Oli Tech Manager @ ICRadio

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***NANDOS SOCIAL NOM NOM NOM***
by Hayes, Aislinn 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

Heyyyy everyone! Thought it was about time for another cheery radio update! First thing's first - we are working on getting the recording server fixed - wait from an email from our resident tech genius Oli when we have it back up and running! But big news! IC Radio has secured a Student Radio Award! Bronze for Best Newcomer, to yours truly... I'll be sending out info on the Student Radio Awards later on next term, but if you want to have a look at the website, maybe we could be celebrating YOUR victory this time next year! (Entry is dead easy and you get endless fun telling people that you're amazing after you've won one :P) http://www.studentradioawards.co.uk/ BUT EVEN BIGGER NEWS! Our dear friends at Felix are having an awesome MUSIC NIGHT in Metric tomorrow FOR ONLY 3 QUID!! Check out KABLAAM facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=289649254397857. The last I heard, one of our very own resident DJs Simon Hunter would be performing, so grab yo kids, grab yo wife, and go show some support whilst getting yo drink on. BUT THE BIGGEST NEWS! OUR INFAMOUS NANDOS SOCIAL RETURNS!! We're having our long-overdue Nandos social on Tuesday at 6pm... Be prepared for some serious chicken eating, banter, and undoubtedly a drink or two (or seventeen). Check out the facebook event for more info here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=307107079314955 A few more bits and bobs: * People have been asking about needles for the turntables - the story is that we DO have needles, but we keep the good ones (i.e. - the expensive ones) hidden so that they don't get broken and/or taken (by accident of course!). So, we're looking into investing in some relatively cheap needles for people to use and abuse. Finances have been a small bit rocky lately, but hopefully we will have the needles sitch sorted by the end of term! * Our Head of Programming Sophie has mentioned that she's still getting people for training sessions (because they missed/didn't turn up to previous ones, etc...). If you do get a session with her, please try and make it and not make her wait around for no-shows. The last batch of training sessions will be soon so if you still need one get on that ASAP! * Techie lad Oli has told me that some of you have been asking about removing your shows because "they sound bad" - I say, DON'T DO THAT! Student radio is all about practice and experience, so don't worry if you don't think a show went as well as you would hope! The method for removing shows is a bit long and tedious, so we ask that you only request this if you think there was something seriously wrong with the content in your show... And even then, it probably isn't as bad as you think it is. =) That's all folks! Enjoy the weekend, hope to see you at Kablaam! Love from your friendly neighbourhood station manager, Ashlynn Station Manager @ IC Radio 2011-12

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Maintenance Work 8pm->
by Wilkie, Oliver 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

Hi everyone, We will be beginning work on restoring the recording service this evening from 8pm onwards. During this time we will have to take ICRadio offline. Please do not try and use the ICRadio website during this time. I will send another email when normal service has resumed. Cheers Oli

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Technical Update
by Wilkie, Oliver 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Hi guys, Just to let you know we are still without show recording. :-( A new soundcard etc has been bought which we will be installing onto a newer server, An old member of ICRadio is going to come and help me install the recording scripts onto our newer server but we have to work around him and his work! As soon as I have news about the recording situation, I'll be in touch again! Cheers! Oli Technical Manager of ICRadio On a plus note: I've fixed the server mailing problem which means that the lazy ones among us are going to be pestered daily to submit our playlists YAYYYY!

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IC Radio update!
by Hayes, Aislinn 01 Nov '11

01 Nov '11

Hey everyone, ICRadio is having quite the eventful first term it seems! So, as you've all seen from Oli's diligent emailing, we have a technical issue with one of our servers, and we're currently in the process of working out how to fix it. That means for the meantime anyway, if you do a show it won't be recorded BUT it will be streamed - this is really sad but we are doing our best to fix it as I type so that we can keep cracking out some quality radio! Don't be surprised if you get another email from myself or Oli a little later today. =) Anyway, don't fret about a lack of radio activity - come to the Student Radio Awards at the IndigO2 (London's O2 arena) on Wednesday the 9th of November! Ticket sales close tomorrow (Wednesday) at midnight, so I'll be ordering all of our tickets tomorrow, email me ASAP if you haven't done so already! =) One of the few events that is actually black-tie, this is going to be an absolutely brilliant night, and the station even has a nomination for Best Newcomer (yours truly!), and so any support on the night would be greatly appreciated on my own behalf, and also to make some noise in general about IC Radio! Woooo! More info available here: http://www.studentradioawards.co.uk/news/fullstory/3981 - Excited! As for other news, our lovely and dedicated committee are working on organising some ICRADIO HOODIES! Once we've got prices and a prototype picture we'll be setting that up on the Union online product web page, where you'll be able to order an awesome hoodie with our infamous croc mascot!!! Watch this space lads! That's all from me for now, don't forget that you can always email me if you have any problems/questions/difficulties with anything radio-related! Long live the croc! Love from your friendly neighbourhood station manager, Ashlynn Station Manager @ IC Radio 2011-12

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ICRadio Server Blown
by Wilkie, Oliver 01 Nov '11

01 Nov '11

Hi all, This is a follow up email from the one I sent yesterday. I went down into the studio and went to restart everything. For reasons as of yet unknown, the streaming server will NOT power on. I fear something internal has been damaged by the power cut. I am making this my top priority to mend this broken server but im worried this is quite a serious blow. Does anyone have any experience with plugs, fuses, power in general? My background is with software and not hardware therefore I could really use a hand if someone thinks theyd be able to help me. Please get in touch if you can help and I will let you all now about our progress. Assume for now, that no show can be streamed until you hear from me. Regards, Oli Wilkie Technical Manager 07854601573

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Another Power Cut!
by Wilkie, Oliver 31 Oct '11

31 Oct '11

Dear All, Guess what. There was another power cut early this morning. This time, all of south kensington was affected. I have only been made aware of this just now hence I did not know that our streaming and recording servers were down. I will be in tomorrow morning to fire them up again. If you had a show today Im afraid to say that nobody would have been able to hear you, and it wasnt recorded. :-( Any questions let me know, Cheers Oli Tech Manager @ ICRadio

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