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| short explanation of upcoming item(s); often as part of the intro to the show. |
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| remove item from lineup, either in favor of another item or due to lack of time |
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| segment of audio, any length, played as a unit |
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| piece which alternate clips with script read by host |
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| room that contains all equipment necessary to broadcast, connects with studio via sound proofed window and talk-back system |
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| fade one sound source down while simultaneously fading another sound source up |
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| to ready a CD or tape for playing, or signal the host to start speaking |
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a) a track on a CD
b) signal to the host to stop talking immediately |
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| "there's nothing on the radio." usually not a good thing |
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| transfer sound from tape-to-tape or tape-to-computer |
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| to remove unwanted sounds or program material |
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| a short script that identifies what was already heard |
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| gradually reduce the volume of sound source |
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| gradually increase the volume of sound source |
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| what happens when planned items don't come together in time for the show |
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| items used to fill holes when original falls through |
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| the main point of the story, the reason for doing it |
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| gap in the lineup for the program. must be filled. |
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| introduction to item, script which precedes the item |
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| volume at which sound is being recorded or transmitted; this is monitored on a VU meter |
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| socket on a tape recorder or computer which allows one input sound from another piece of equipment, ie. For dubbing. Line input and mike input look the same, but they're not -- line in is a stronger signal |
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| socket on a tape recorder or computer which allows one to send a signal from the tape recorder or computer to another machine |
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| order in which items are broadcast |
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| sheet for use while the show is on air. contains all information about length, equipment, pieces to be played, etc. |
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| microphone (also mike). should be attached to a tap machine only through the mike input |
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| socket on tape recorder which accepts microphone cord. Do not plug the mike into line in |
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| a patch cord with identical mini phone plugs on each end; used to connect two machines to dub |
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| any piece of equipment which can blend two or more sound sources |
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| the heard of the control room, the device used to mix all sounds and send them to the transmitter |
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| the loudspeakers in the control room which play what is being produced. the monitors in the control room will mute when the mike is on |
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| broadcasting over the airwaves |
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| to work the mixer board and equipment |
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| recording made with levels too high (loud), resulting in unpleasant distortion |
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| any cable used to connect two pieces of equipment |
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| one story, complete and ready to air |
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| listen to pre-recorded material; also the play switch on tape recorders |
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| short for potentiometer, which is the volume control on the mixer. also called faders. |
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| promotional material to advertise a show, an event or an upcoming story |
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| written material to be read on air by host. should be typed in capitals and double spaced |
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| where the sound is originating |
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| very short interview with "person in the street" |
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| sound proofed room with mikes and connected to the control room. for interviews and other live productions. |
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| Volume Unit meter; measures loudness of sound |
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| direction to finish the interview quickly |
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