For a better appreciation of what is involved in on-air audio processing visit Omnia Audio Processors at www.omnia.com. Omnia is one of the most sophisticated broadcast audio processors. Research what the processor can do. Is the Omnia a "traditional" audio processor or a computer programmed to manipulate digital audio?

Audio processing is quite different for streaming audio on the Internet. To find out how these systems work and how to get the best quality audio in the Internet, visit the three major companies, Real Networks at www.realnetworks.com, Apple's QuickTime at www.apple.com, or Microsoft's Media Player at www.microsoft.com, that specialize in media streaming on the Internet.