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Help: FAQ

We have compiled the most frequently asked questions. Should you be missing an answer, please check the Forum or send your question to support@1000mikes.com.

A general introduction to 1000MIKES can be found in the Tutorial.

General Information

• What technical prerequisites are necessary for listening?

  An internet browser; for example, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari (on Mac). For audio playback, 1000MIKES requires Flash version 9 or higher ( to download or update the Flash player, click here). Alternatively, an external player can be used.

  Older software versions could eventually cause problems to occur, therefore, we recommend installing the latest version, and if only for general security reasons.

• Which technical prerequisites are necessary for broadcasting?

  Just a telephone. The telephone number must not be suppressed since it is used to select the channel, from where broadcasting will take place.

• Will any costs arise?

  1000MIKES' services are completely free of charge. Only normal phone charges occur during broadcasting. Therefore, should you not yet have one; we recommend that you switch your existing tariff to a landline flat rate.

• How does 1000MIKES earn their money?

  At the moment, not at all. In the future, we'd like to offer successful "Mikes" the opportunity of earning proceeds with audio-advertisement (the proceeds will be split between the User and 1000MIKES). However, audio-advertisement will not be mandatory: Those who do not care for commercials, may remain free of it.

  However, this concept is still in the developmental stage and until its implementation, we ask for your patience and that you build up your loyal circle of listeners with great shows!

• Where can I look up current background information and find out about new developments?

  In 1000MIKES' blog Live On Air.

Audio Playback

• I'm mainly just hearing noise!

  This usually occurs when the moderator of the respective channel has set ‘volume correction' too high for his or her telephone number, and thus, it overdrives the signal.

Broadcasting

• May I broadcast music during my show?

  In many cases, broadcasting music is a copyright infringement, and thus also an infringement of our Terms of Use (§4, Section II).

  There are certain exceptions: for example, if you properly licensed the music, or if it's your own music. Also, more and more music on the web is offered under friendly licenses such as Creative Commons (see the Wikipedia Article on Podsafe music), or Jamendo for a lot of free and good music.

  Please let us know in advance, if you intend to play such music, or leave a note describing the source of music in your channel description. Otherwise we may interrupt the transmission without any further notice.

• Can I enter Twitter-Status-Updates when my broadcast starts?

  Yes, this can be set up in the menu topic Notifications in the MyMikes-Area.

Archive

• Why is my recorded broadcast not visible on the website?

  According to the default setting, the show is only visible to friends. The recorded broadcast can be made visible to all under Archive in the MyMikes area.

  The presetting can be altered, allowing the shows to be automatically released, which 1000MIKES greatly recommends.

• What do the licenses stand for?

  You can enter the shows recorded in an archive, under a license of your choice. Should you not opt for a license; the copyright, in its entirety, will remain in your possession.

  As an alternative, you can place your show under one of six offered Creative-Commons-Licenses. Depending on the license, others are allowed to use your show. Thus, you promote the free distribution of your piece(s) of work.

  We would be very happy if you'd place your show under one of these licenses and recommend the use of the most open variant CC-BY.

Editing Text

• Hyperlinks in texts

  In your channel and schedule descriptions, postings and many other texts, you can create hyperlinks like this:

  [http://www.yahoo.com Yahoo]
  [http://www.yahoo.com]

  This will be converted into a hyperlink that people can click on.

Membership

• How can I terminate my membership with 1000MIKES?

  You can terminate your membership here.

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