Shawn Kirkpatrick
Go blindly where everyone sighted has gone before.
Dividing Line Broadcasting Network
Internet radio is a rapidly growing industry. More and more
artists are using the internet to launch or revitalize their
careers. In 2003, I was hired to design a Vancouver-based internet
radio station to support the promotion of independent artists. The
Dividing Line Broadcasting Network (DLBN) would have a mix of live
shows as well as an automated music feed.
I hadn’t worked with internet radio before this project. Since this
was an already running internet radio station and web hosting
company I had to make my changes with as little disruption as
possible.
I changed the station’s operating system from Windows to Linux and
researched compatible audio streaming solutions, which I then
tested. When a streaming solution was chosen, I Implemented
broadcasting capability to stream music and live shows.
My knowledge of the Linux operating system and computer programming
were very useful for this project.
I manage web hosting to maintain web presence and I provide ongoing
technical support to ensure smooth station operation. In April 2010,
when DLBN celebrated its tenth anniversary, I implemented the
capability to broadcast live performances from Canada and the United
States.
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