Tooltip Tags: Sound

Wow

Repetitive but slow variations in recording or playback tape speed.

Sequencer

The hardware or software based brain of a MIDI studio. It receives, stores and plays back MIDI information in a desired sequence.

Shotgun Mic

A highly directional microphone, usually with a long, tubular body; used by the production sound mixer on location or on the set for film and television productions.

Simbilance

An exaggerated hissing in voice patterns.

Sound Effects

A recorded or electronically produced sound that matches the visual action taking place onscreen.

Signal to Noise Ratio

This is the ratio of the desired signal to the unwanted noise in an audio or video record/playback system.

Speed of Sound

The velocity of sound in air is 770 mi/hr. This speed however, is influenced by temperature and air pressure.

Spotting

Used in scoring and sound effects editing to identify the specific scenes or points where music cues or effects cues will take place. Usually, this will include information on length and style.

Surround Sound

Sound that is reproduced through speakers above or behind the audience.

Reverberation

The presence or persistence of sound due to repeated reflections.