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Voice Tracking

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Okay, so I couldn't just stop at one post about Voice Tracking. I had to come back and make a whole new thread. <mumbles something about being a woman> I would much rather hear a station VT than hearing it on the bird. VTing can be done right but it takes someone who is dedicated in knowing the news of the town. Someone who can say something about the potholes on Main Street being similar to moon craters. You can't just presell/backsell say the call letters and switch the mic off. You have to put something in to get something out. Traceyhttp://traceycarrington.voice123.com/
 
Could hardly agree more, Tracey. It does depend on the system you're using to vt, though. We're on Prophet--the original--, although an upgrade to NexGen is in our future. If you do show prep, voice-tracking can be very entertaining radio.
 
VTing is a tool, just like everything else. How it works out depends on input -- garbage in, garbage out.But, using it, one can give a station a clean, uniform, and dare I say ENTERTAINING sound 24/7. Plus, used properly, it can even make your "live" shifts better. I, for one, love to VT a few minutes ahead on NexGen. That way, it is perfect, everytime. No mistakes -- EVER.Further, VTing, and the attached automation, takes silly repetitive work away from the talent, and allows him or her the freedom to be creative. Instead of worrying about spots, segues, and the like, on-air talent can scan the paper, work on phone bits, read The Drudge Report (great stuff for prep, from time-to-time), and just generally think about his job. For me, VTing ahead is more work, not less. But, it's worth it.And, frankly, I think some stations sound better VTed on weekends, instead of putting some high school weenie on who can't read a card. But, that's just me.DE
 
Whew...I thought you were going to say middle aged weenies.... ;DTraceyhttp://traceycarrington.voice123.com/
DeadElvis said:
And, frankly, I think some stations sound better VTed on weekends, instead of putting some high school weenie on who can't read a card. But, that's just me.DE
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