Rerecording: meaning, definitions and examples

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rerecording

 

[ ˌrīriˈkôrding ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

audio editing

Rerecording refers to the process of recording audio again to improve its quality or to replace previous recordings. This can be done for various reasons, such as correcting mistakes, enhancing sound clarity, or adapting content for different formats. Rerecording is commonly used in film and music production where precise audio quality is essential. It may also involve changing elements within the original recording, including voiceovers, sound effects, and background music.

Synonyms

re-recording, redo, reset

Examples of usage

  • The audio engineer suggested a rerecording to fix the distortion in the track.
  • After hearing the initial version, the director requested a rerecording of the dialogue.
  • Rerecording is a vital step in the post-production of movies.
  • The musicians felt that a rerecording would capture the essence of their live performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "rerecording" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regravação

🇮🇳 पुनः रिकॉर्डिंग

🇩🇪 Neuaufnahme

🇮🇩 perekaman ulang

🇺🇦 перезапис

🇵🇱 ponowna rejestracja

🇯🇵 再録音

🇫🇷 re-enregistrement

🇪🇸 regrabación

🇹🇷 yeniden kaydetme

🇰🇷 재녹음

🇸🇦 إعادة تسجيل

🇨🇿 přehrávání

🇸🇰 znovu nahrávanie

🇨🇳 重新录音

🇸🇮 ponovno snemanje

🇮🇸 endurupptaka

🇰🇿 қайта жазу

🇬🇪 მეორედ ჩაწერა

🇦🇿 təkrar qeyd

🇲🇽 regrabación

Etymology

The term 'rerecording' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning to do again, and the word 'recording', which comes from the Latin 'recordari', meaning 'to remember or to recall'. The act of recording dates back to the late 19th century with the invention of phonographs. As technology advanced, particularly with the introduction of magnetic tape and digital recording methods, 'rerecording' became an essential part of audio and film production. The popularity of rerecording grew in the mid-20th century as artists and producers sought to achieve higher fidelity and more polished sound in their work, leading to the widespread adoption of this process in creative industries.