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Intro to Radio
Radio Terms and Descriptions
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Undergraduate 4
04/12/2009

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