As streaming audio thrives, it's clear broadcasters can no longer rely solely on their over-the-air signal to attract listeners. It's also clear that a variety of technological advances have brought us to where we are today.
Streaming audio may be moving into a golden age of sorts, but it's taken a while to get to this point. Much like listening to a live stream in the early days (buffering... buffering...), streaming audio has had its share of fits and starts. So while the concept of simulcasting a radio broadcast online has been around for over two decades, the tech has only recently caught up with the demand.
Shane Toven takes a look at the history of streaming audio, and brings us up to speed with the latest in streaming tech.
As streaming audio thrives, it's clear broadcasters can no longer rely solely on their over-the-air signal to attract listeners. It's also clear that a variety of technological advances have brought us to where we are today.
