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WHAT IS DAB DIGITAL?
What is DAB Radio?
DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting, this is a way of broadcasting radio digitally via a
network of transmitters. It provides listeners with more choice, better sound quality and
more information.
More Choice
Because of the way DAB technology works, broadcasters can transmit many more stations
than ever before. Listeners in most major towns and cities in the UK can receive between 30
and 50 radio stations with a digital radio, in many cases that's more than double what's
available on analogue. Because digital radio uses the spectrum more efficiently than
analogue, it is possible to broadcast more channels using the same frequency, making room
for broadcasters to expand their station portfolios.
Less Noise
DAB digital radio delivers improved sound quality. The technology allows the receiver to
lock on to the strongest signal it can find and ignore everything else. This eliminates the
hiss, crackle and fade so familiar on analogue radio.
Ease of Use
A DAB digital radio will tune to a station at the touch of a button. No more fine tuning a station
to get the best reception. A DAB set allows the listener to scroll through a list of available
stations by name - then tune in by pressing the 'select' button.
More Information
Have you ever heard a song on the radio and wanted to know who it is by or what it's called?
Or tuned into speech radio and wanted to know what the programme is about or who is
speaking? Digital Radios have a screen which can show text information transmitted by
the radio station. Some stations send information about latest news, sports scores, what's
on now and next, website address and phone numbers. Some radios offer an option to
view the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) which shows listings information for some
stations. It is also possible to Pause rewind and record live radio.
FM Vs DAB
Traditionally radio programmes were broadcast on different frequencies via FM and AM, and
the radio had to be tuned into each frequency, as needed. This used up a comparatively large
amount of spectrum for a relatively small number of stations, limiting listening choice. DAB is a
digital radio broadcasting system that through the application of multiplexing and
compression combines multiple audio streams onto a relatively narrow band centred on
a single broadcast frequency called a DAB ensemble.
Within an overall target bit rate for the DAB ensemble, individual stations can be allocated
different bit rates. The number of channels within a DAB ensemble can be increased by
lowering average bit rates, but at the expense of the quality of streams. Error correction under
the DAB standard makes the signal more robust but reduces the total bit rate available for
streams.
MOST POPULAR STATIONS INCLUDE:
BBC RADIO ONE
BBC RADIO TWO
BBC RADIO FOUR
BBC RADIO FIVE LIVE
BBC RADIO FIVE LIVE SPORTS EXTRA
MAGIC
KISS
SMASH HITS FOR DAB
HEART
CAPITAL
ABSOLUTE RADIO
FUN KIDS
SMOOTH
MINISTRY OF SOUND RADIO
TALKSPORT
English Digital Audio Broadcasting
Countries with regular services
Countries with trials / tests
Interested countries
DAB no longer used
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - WHAT IS DAB DIGITAL?

WHAT IS DAB DIGITAL?What is DAB Radio?DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting, this is a way of broadcasting radio digitally via a network of transm

Page 2

NEW TECHNOLOGYLast year we saw a dramatic increase in brand new smart design and technology. This included the likes of the Google Glasses, 3D and sma

Page 3

CONSUMER QUESTIONNAIRESThrough the design process, it is vital that the target market are involved and know exactly what is being designed for them. I

Page 4 - DESIGNER PRODUCTS

CONSUMER NEEDS, ROOM DEFINITIONSAs the design is intended to be moved from room to room around the house, it is unlikely all interiors will follow a s

Page 5 - PRODUCT ANANLYSIS

CONSUMER TESTINGOne crucial stumble point I came across was designing the ergonomics of the controls, particularly the position, size and shape of the

Page 6

MATERIALS RESEARCHThe materials and finishes are vital to a successful product as it dictates the overall aesthetics and general look to the end resul

Page 7 - GENERIC FEATURES TO A DAB

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONSPEC POINT VITAL WOULD LIKE TO IF POSSIBLEAestheticsIt is vital that the product is not heavily themed, age specific or gender spe

Page 8 - TARGET MARKET BREAKDOWN

CONSUMER QUESTIONNAIRES POINT 2.0Through the design process, it is vital that the target market are involved and know exactly what is being designed f

Page 11 - CONSUMER QUESTIONNAIRES

DESIGNER PRODUCTSBANG &OLUFSEN DESIGNERDavid LewisDIMENSION W x H x D/ WEIGHT28 x 39 x 27 cm (lid open)/3.7 kgMATERIAL(S)Aluminium, coated glassCO

Page 12

PRODUCT ANANLYSISJOHN LEWIS OWN BRAND SPECTRUM DAB/FM DIGITAL RADIOCute, functional and fun; the John Lewis Spectrum DAB/FM radio is a smart choice fo

Page 13 - CONSUMER TESTING

PRODUCT ANANLYSISPURE EVOKE MIO VL-61663 PORTABLE DAB RADIO ROBERTS CRD-42 IDREAM CLOCK RADIO WITH IPOD DOCKROBERTS CRD-42 IDREAM CLOCK RADIO WITH IPO

Page 14 - MATERIALS RESEARCH

GENERIC FEATURES TO A DABBLUETOOTH CONNECTIONPOWER BUTTONDAB/FM SWITCHSEARCHERSTATION TUNERVOLUMEMOVEABLE HANDLESPEAKERSBATTERY PORCHEXTENDABLE AIRIEL

Page 15 - DESIGN SPECIFICATION

TARGET MARKET BREAKDOWN50+ Pensioners• Likes things to be simple, easy to understand and straight to the point• Likes to be adventurous with technolog

Page 16 - Marketing point; To be

CONSUMER QUESTIONNAIRESAfter narrowing down the possible age range to design for, some more research and personal data collection was required. Here a

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