PRX Content Prep Guide

If you're interested in producing a program for syndication through KDHX and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), apply here: KDHX Syndication Program Application

Editing

Generate Evergreen Episodes

1. Create a new 'parent' folder for the project, within which you'll file source files, recorded from air or for Syndication/PRX, edited masters, graphics, text playlists for each episode. Title the folder: Year-Month-Day (SHOW NAME) for PRX e.g. "2021-07-04 Global Grooves for PRX"
2. Find original recordings in the Broadcasts and Podcasts server/Show Content Folder
3. Drag and copy the audio files from the server into the audio folder of the project, and subsequently into the DAW session, placing each segment on a separate track, which will help in measuring target lengths for each segment.
4. Use command + E to separate talk segments from musical works. Use markers to mark each segment. Name them in the manner that works for you.
5. Listen to each segment for non-evergreen, time or location sensitive content, and edit out that content, noting if it should be replaced or is negligible. Details about time and location sensitivity are found here: Evergreen
6. After completing 5 or 6 episodes, determine what needs to be re-recorded and write up a script with that information, using outline form vs. scripting the host's exact words.
7. As needed, create precise replacement dialog in the script for station and show IDs that are generic for the program, leaving out KDHX and ST. Louis references when not in context of producer of syndicate show, vs being live. KDHX plugs are appropriate only introducing the studio location, and producer of the episodes, reserved for acknowledgement at the final segment of each hour, in a standard PRI/PRX crediting style.
8. Schedule a recording session and make sure to ask for filler music and instrumentals.
9. Each part should be roughly 19 minutes long, with each hour being precisely 57 minutes. Add filler music where needed. NOTE: Fading out longer instrumentals in varying sections of the program to trim time can be OK. (it need not come out of the final track only)
10. Create 6 one minute (exactly 60 Seconds) instrumental beds from the music provided by the host. These are intended for use by the syndicate station to fill time or speak over while keeping the context of the show theme intact. Each will be used 1 time each per episode, and should be replaced after use in 3-4 episodes. Best to assume the need for 18 different instrumental beds to cover the full season of 13 episodes.

Publishing

Generate PRX Profile

1. Go to http://exchange.prx.org/, and create your own account - click on SIGN UP
2. Request permission from Admin (KDHX staff supervisor) to be added to KDHX group as "producer"
3. Prepare the episode data according to KDHX Syndication Evergreening guidelines

Finalize the Series & Piece (Episode) Preparation

1. Verify file names comply with example: MMGRS1E1H1P1.wav
   1. Each 19-minute segment named accordingly:
      1. MMGR: show prefix, 2-4 letters from the show name
         1. S1: the season number
         2. E1: the episode number
         3. H1: the hour number (in this case, 1 out of 2 hours per episode)
         4. P1: the part (19 minute segment) of the hour, 3 per hour
   2. Each 1 minute theme music break named accordingly: MMGRS1E1H1B1
      1. B1: break number, should be 3 breaks per hour of the episode
2. CONVERT your final WAV files using the verified PRX converter (generates mp2 files, and should be installed on all studio workstations)
3. Login to PRX, choose “My PRX” and then “KDHX”
4. Choose "Create New Piece"
5. Choose "browse" at PRX uploader, and locate the mp2s for upload
6. Fill in these fields in the first tab "Basic":
   1. Account: KDHX
   2. Check box - piece is part of "series" Collector's Edition
   3. Title (eg): Live at KDHX: The Treetop Flyers 8/25/13
   4. Short Description: "The Treetop Flyers perform live in the studios of KDHX in St. Louis on August 25, 2013."
   5. Long Description: "This piece airs in two segments:
      1. Part 1: 13:52
      2. Part 2: 12:45"
   6. Once processing of uploaded pieces allows, alter title of each segment to the name of the band featured - if in two parts, use [band name], part 1 / [band name], part 2

After Episode Upload

After each segment from the episode has uploaded, continue with the info needed in the tab "Details"

1. Add the name of the Show Host as producer
2. Upload Show's square Image (request from staff, or find in PRX Syndication folder on server, no caption or credit needed)
3. Change date if needed (typically date pegs are not needed)
4. In Topics, choose: Entertainment and Music
5. In Formats, choose: Interview and Weekly Program
6. In Tones, choose: Sound-Rich, Engaging, and Intimate
7. Add the tag manually: Live Performance
8. List musical works - use log file from Spinitron - request episode playlist text by date from staff
9. Add production date (show's origianl airdate), can be found at http://kdhx.org/

Continue with "Permissions" Tab info

1. Station pricing: change to FREE
2. Offer piece on station website: Streaming Only
3. Edit or excerpt: Never

Continue by reviewing the post in the "Publish" window - seek typos and needed corrections prior to clicking "publish" at bottom right. Use tabs above to go back and make corrections if needed.

Example Publishing Detail

The following text was used when publishing the new series Musical Merry Go Round. Note the necessary information and gather it when preparing for or generating a new series:

BASICS

Account: KDHX

Series: Musical Merry-Go-Round

Title: Musical Merry-Go-Round Season # Episode #

Short Description: Jump on the Musical Merry-Go-Round with Grandfather Paul Stark as he shares 2 hours of family friendly music, stories and guests. You'll hear music from all genres and time periods, suitable for anyone of any age. Produced in the Studios of KDHX Community Media in Saint Louis, MO.
For Station Only:
Subtitle: (n/a)

Information for Stations: (n/a)

Long Description: (n/a)

Audio Versions: Unchecked

Promos: Blank

Breaks: 20 and 40 Minutes

Timing and cues: (n/a)

Content advisories: (n/a)

Transcript: (n/a)

DETAILS

Producers:

Producer Name: Your Name, Paul Stark
Images: (request image with current dimensions specified at PRX)

Caption: (n/a)

Credit: (n/a)

Tags:

Date Pegs: (n/a)

Topics: Family, Literature, and Music

Formats: Weekly Program

Tones: Amusing, Lighthearted, and Quirky

Additional Tags: (n/a)

Musical works: (Each song included must be added in order of presentation. All data can be copied and pasted from Spinitron playlist log files.)
Additional files:

None

Label: (n/a)
Details:

Production Date: airdate of the episode

Language: English

Related Website: KDHX.org

Additional Credits: (n/a)

Broadcast History - Originally aired on 88.1FM KDHX-Saint Louis, MO

Intro: (n/a)

Outro: (n/a)

Preferences:

Comments: Uncheck

PERMISSIONS

Sharing Options:

Embedding: Uncheck

Station Pricing Options:

Pricing: Free

Offer the piece on its website: Only with permission

Edit or excerpt my piece: Only with permission

Outside Purchaser Licensing Options: UNCHECK ALL