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VOICE-TRACKING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- voice-tracking
1, record 1, English, voice%2Dtracking
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Strictly speaking, voice-tracking refers to the process of a disc jockey prerecording his or her on-air "patter." It is then combined with songs, commercials, and other elements in order to produce a product that sounds like a live air shift. Voice-tracking has become common on many music radio stations, particularly during evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday time periods. It is seen by most radio station owners as an economical alternative to employing live disc jockeys around the clock. 2, record 1, English, - voice%2Dtracking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Émission et réception radio
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- piste de voix
1, record 1, French, piste%20de%20voix
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pré-enregistrement 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9%2Denregistrement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La piste de voix [...] est une technique d'enregistrement pour des émissions radiophoniques préfabriquées. L'animateur pré-enregistre toutes ses interventions, qui sont ensuite diffusées aux emplacements convenus au sein d'un programme musical. 1, record 1, French, - piste%20de%20voix
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- voice-tracking copy
1, record 2, English, voice%2Dtracking%20copy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Voice-tracking copies" refer to reproductions of musical works made in order to permit pre-recording of announcer voiceover comments. Excerpts from the beginning and end of the songs to be included in a pre-recorded program are reproduced and provided to the announcer so that the voiceover can be timed to properly coincide with the beginning of the vocal portion of the next song. 1, record 2, English, - voice%2Dtracking%20copy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Émission et réception radio
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- copie de piste de voix
1, record 2, French, copie%20de%20piste%20de%20voix
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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