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Phones

A short word for headphones.

Pick-up

Re-recording a section of copy at a certain point. 90% of your read may be a in the can, but there may be a phrase, sentence or paragraph that the dir...

Pick-up Session

An additional session to complete the original. There may be copy changes or character changes in a spot before it finally airs. This is usually due t...

Pitch

The musical level at which a person speaks.

Placement

Where the mic is positioned when an actor is reading.

Playback

Listening to what has just been recorded.

Plosive

Any consonant or combination of consonants that causes popping.

Plus Ten

Refers to the contractual agreement in which the producer agrees to add an additional 10% to the actors payment for the agents commission.

Pop

When voice sounds are registering too hard into the mic. Usually caused by plosives.

Pop Filter

A foam cover enveloping the mic or a nylon windscreen in front of the mic. Mitigates popping. Also known as a pop stopper.

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