Broadcasting is fast becoming one of the most sought after forms of entertainment. If you want to listen to your favorite broadcasts on the go, but don't have the internet to access them, don't worry! There are several methods you can follow to save broadcasts in offline format for easy access.
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Method 1 of 2: Downloading Rays to Phone
Step 1. Install podcatcher
To download broadcasts to a mobile device, you need the relevant app (known as podcatcher). Since there are so many different podcatchers available for both iOS and Android, you have plenty of options. As a general rule, look for broadcast apps with large libraries, clean interfaces, and easy control features.
- iOS: Newer models of Apple devices actually come with the free Podcasts app built in. If you're not using the latest model iPhone or iPad, don't worry! You can download the Podcasts app from the App Store for free. Overcast is also a capable application as an alternative to Apple's default application.
- Android: Apps like Pocket Cast and DoggCatcher are offered for 3-4 USD and are highly recommended. However, if you don't have big budgets, apps like Stitcher Radio and Podcast and Radio Addict are great free options for Android devices. You can download it from the Google Play Store.
Step 2. Adjust the settings
After downloading the desired podcatcher, make sure your device's accessibility settings allow you to download content through the app. You can do this by accessing the app restrictions menu through your phone's settings and editing it as needed.
- Some broadcast apps also offer the option to automatically download every new episode of the broadcast you subscribe to. Although it can eat up internal storage space or internet (cloud space) quickly, this feature can be the right choice for users who don't want to bother downloading episodes or broadcast content manually.
- In addition, some applications allow you to customize certain subscriptions. Some apps include features such as layout options, the option to automatically download new broadcasts, and sorting.
Step 3. Search for broadcasts
In the podcatcher application, access the search feature and search for the desired content. Ideally, you should already know the content you want. Otherwise, most apps display a "trending" or "top" tab in their interface. These two tabs can be great resources if you don't know exactly what content you're looking for.
Once you've found a broadcast you like, look for the " subscribe " button on the app's interface. Usually, these buttons are intuitively designed (eg as a plus sign in the corner of an app window), but their appearance may vary from app to app. Subscribe to existing broadcasts if you think you will be interested in the content or content
Step 4. Download the broadcast
Typically, each episode shown in the app will be marked with a download symbol (down arrow, for example) next to the episode title. If you have allowed the app to access the internal storage space or the internet, press the download button.
Step 5. Open the downloaded broadcast content
You have the main application on the device to load the broadcast, depending on the device used. iOS devices usually use iTunes, while Android devices use a built-in music player program (eg Music Player). Some podcatcher apps also have a built-in broadcast player feature.
Method 2 of 2: Downloading Broadcast to Computer
Step 1. Install the broadcast manager program
If you want to listen to broadcasts outside the network, you will need to download a third-party management program that can convert URLs into MP3 files. While there are a variety of free cross-platform options, programs like Juice, gPodder, and Zune are highly recommended.
Another quality option is iTunes. Even if you don't have an iPhone or iPad, iTunes can be a great music, video, and broadcast manager, especially since it's consistently updated and available for free
Step 2. Adjust the settings
After downloading the desired program, check the available options to modify aspects such as file type, download directory, and broadcast player preferences. Some programs like iTunes allow you to play broadcasts through the program interface directly.
Step 3. Search for broadcasts
Unlike mobile broadcast platforms, computer platforms give you the freedom to browse all broadcasts in public databases/records, and not just content in the application database. Take advantage of this advantage. Once you've found a show you like, click on an option to view each available episode.
You may need to create an account on the broadcast site to view specific content so be prepared to enter a valid email address and account password if needed
Step 4. Save the stream
If you're using a broadcast management program like iTunes or Zune, you can click " save " or " get " next to the episode name to save it to your computer. Otherwise, you will need to copy the broadcast URL and paste it into a field in the program.
- Each manager program has a different method of downloading content, but most programs use the URL you add to access the broadcast feed. You need to click on the " subscriptions " tab or a similar option in the program. After that, you'll usually be able to download broadcast episodes.
- You can click the " refresh " button to check the availability of new episodes.
Step 5. Open the broadcast
After downloading the content to the selected directory, play the stream to make sure the content has been downloaded completely and correctly.
Tips
- There are many broadcast sites that allow you to download broadcast episodes directly from the website as MP3 files. Although it takes a lot of time, this method is more practical than when you need to install a new program, when you only want to download a few episodes or content.
- NPR offers a wide selection of high-quality professional broadcasts available for free.
- While apps like Pocket Cast are offered for a fee, the cost is worth it for the beautiful and neat interface, wider selection of broadcasts, and customization options. If you really like siniar, there's nothing wrong with spending a little money to buy the application.
- When in doubt, iPhone users can take advantage of the free Podcasts app and iTunes support available.
- As a best practice, always save the broadcast on a mobile device. However, if you don't have a smartphone or are running out of storage space on your device, use your computer as a backup medium.
- Since broadcast files are quite large in size, it's a good idea to store them in cloud storage rather than the internal storage space of your mobile device. You may experience interference with the performance of the device, unless the device is equipped with very large storage space.
