Tooltip Tags: Sound

The deviation of frequency resulting from irregular motion in the recording or from deformation of the recording medium.

One of several varieties of sound connectors having three or more conductors plus an outer shell which shields the connectors and locks the connectors into place.

A pair of cardioid microphones or elements aimed in crossed directions which feed two channels for stereo pickup.

A preliminary mixing of dialogue, music, and sound effects, usually so that a first cut may be viewed with all of these elements incorporated.

A theatrical film exhibition sound system which maintains a consistent sound standard from theatre to theatre. Generally, this system uses Dolby Stereo Surround as the basis of the exhibition standard, although a number of other systems have also now qualified.

A meter designed to measure audio level in volume units which generally correspond to perceived loudness.

Background ambience or noises added to create the illusion of sound taking place outside of the main action in a picture.

This term generally refers to a disk-based audio recording and editing system.