Tuesday, December 1, 2015

What are the differences between DAB and Internet radio?

DAB Digital radios require a digital broadcast signal. The digital signal produces a better sound than traditional FM and a much wider station choice. Digital radios are generally simple to setup and easy to use.

Internet radios connect to broadcasters via your home broadband internet connection giving the listener access to thousands of radio stations from around the world. You can also stream music with Spotify Connect or from your computer.

DAB radios are ideal for receiving local and national radio stations. There are also many more stations available including some digital only stations.

Internet radio gives you access to local and national stations but also access to many thousands of radio stations as well as Podcasts from around the world.

Tuning to a station with DAB couldn’t be easier. Switch on your DAB radio and it will tune automatically. Select a station name from the list of stations and press select to connect to your favourite station.

With internet radio there are multiple ways to find a station, you can search by location, genre or simply type in the name of the station you wish to tune to.


The benefits of DAB digital radio?

DAB radio is very easy to use. No need to remember any frequencies all you need to know is the station name you wish to listen to. Our Roberts DAB radios such as the Revival Mini offer easy to operate controls, an easy to read display, and quick access to that favourite station.

DAB radio can be used anywhere it can receive a digital signal. If you have a portable DAB radio you can listen to stations anywhere in the home, garden or even outside. Some radios offer a rechargeable battery option giving you extended battery life.

DAB radio gives access to far more stations than FM and many are dedicated to one type of music such as classical, jazz, rock or Sport providing real time information such as titles, music and the latest news.

The benefits of Internet radio?roberts internet radio pic

Internet radio not only allows you to listen to local, regional, national but also international broadcasts. There are thousands of radio stations available as well as Podcasts. Search for an internet radio station by location, genre or a text search. You may also listen to previously broadcast material from the BBC using BBC Listen Again and podcasts from a wide variety of broadcasters.

Many of our internet radios such as our award winning Stream 93i are compatible with Spotify Connect, allowing your Spotify selections to be played through your radio, remotely controlled from your iPhone, iPad or Android device.

You may also play your music files that are stored on a computer, your network or on a USB memory device through the radio’s loudspeakers and create your very own playlists.

Which radio to choose?

To choose the right radio you need to consider how you wish to access stations, the content you want to play and where you wish to listen. If you want the easiest operation, portability, quick access to local and national stations then choose DAB. However if you wish to listen to international stations, podcasts and have music streaming options then an internet radio would be perfect.

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