Identify which areas you wish to broadcast to.
Click on that area on the map for the following information:
- The name of the local multiplex
- Its owner and operator
- Their contact details
- The current services that operate on the multiplex
- Our view as to the opportunities to contract for capacity
If your strategy is to broadcast on a number of multiplexes or is a multi-platform strategy (i.e. to broadcast on DAB, DTV and the Internet), Folder Media is able to provide guidance and assistance to ensure that your strategy can be achieved in a cost efficient and effective manner.
You will need to contract with a multiplex owner to get access to capacity to broadcast. Capacity is talked about in terms of kbits, and the following options are industry standards:
Stereo:
- 128 kbits
- 112 kbits
Mono:
- 96 kbits
- 80 kbits
- 64 kbits
- 48 kbits (for speech services)
In addition to a contract with a multiplex operator, a potential service provider is required to hold a ’Digital Sound Programme’ (‘DSP’) licence from Ofcom. These licences are issued on request and a single DSP licence covers all digital radio services that a particular person wants to broadcast, on any number of local / regional multiplexes. Further information about Ofcom licences can be found here.
Getting on DAB Digital Radio: Background – The Stages – The Costs – DAB Facts