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Echo

A repetition of sound.

Editing

The removal, addition or re-arrangement of recorded material. Voice elements can be spread apart, slowed down, sped up, clipped, eliminated, and so on...

EFX

Effects. Another term for sound effects or SFX.

Ellipsis

Three periods in a row that usually signify a pause when reading the script.

Engineer

The person who operates the audio equipment during the voice-over session.

Equalization

Also known as EQ, it is used to stress certain frequencies, which can alter the sound of a voice.

Eye-brain-mouth coordination

What every good voice actor has to have. It is the ability to lift the words off a page effortlessly, without omitting, adding or stumbling.

Fade

To increase or decrease the volume of sound.

Fade in / Fade out

When you turn your head away from the mic or towards it.

False start

Situation where a talent makes a mistake within the first line or two of copy. The take is usually stopped and sometimes re-slated.

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