BASIC STEPS TO START BROADCASTING
on the Spirit Word Channel

1. An acceptable Camera(s) and correct audio for broadcasting:

1. At least 3CCD or CMOS Chip processing quality Camera
2. HDV / Mini DV Format (Preferably not DVD Recording)
3. Separate or External Microphone Source (Build-in Mic Not Allowed!)
1. Via: Cordless Lapel Kit (Example: Samson Presentation Kit  - Model AL1/AM1)
2. External Sound Mixer with correct cabling…

2. Get your program content edited as required (Including Theme: Intro, Titling & Credits)

1. Make use of an existing editing house for editing
2. Do your own editing:
1. You will need at least a Pentium 4 computer
   (At least 1-2GB RAM, +-250GB SATA Storage, Win XP Pro + 1 Firewire Port)

1. Editing Software - We recommend Canopus Edius Pro for support
   (Other professional products will also be accepted like Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier)

3. Send us a sample tape for screening:

1. Length: Exactly 28 Minutes!
2. Video, Audio & Color Quality must be accepted… (See point 1.)
3. Sound Doctrine
   
   Note: You can send your sample tape using a courier service.
   Please be sure to include your information.
   
   The Spirit Word Channel (Content Administrator)
   Old Drive In Site (Off N12 Highway)
   Stilfontein
   2551

4. After acceptance of sample tape, you can start broadcasting once at least 6 programs have been submitted to the Channel. Also remember that all programs are quality controlled and all new programs must be submitted 14 days prior to the broadcast date.

Contact our offices for costs involved: marina@spiritwordchannel.org
Finally, also check our Budget Broadcasting for short term programming…