aircheck
Saved radio segment
An aircheck is a recording of a radio or television broadcast, typically made for archival purposes or to review on-air performance.
Radio personalities use airchecks as demo reels when seeking new jobs: Send us your aircheck and resume.
Program directors review airchecks to evaluate talent or monitor compliance with broadcast standards.
Adhesive strip on roll
- archiveStored historical records
- demoShort trial presentation
- reelWinding cylinder or dance
- sampleSubset for study
clip · playback · documentation · timestamp · reference · proof · copy · dub
Music mixer performer
- jockeyProfessional race rider
- stationFixed stopping point
- on-airCurrently being broadcast
- transmitterSignal-emitting device
frequency · signal · FCC · syndication · talkshow · disc · playlist · listener
Brief publicity piece
- linerInner protective covering
- bumperVehicle's protective edge
- jingleBrief advertising melody
- spotMark or location
billboard · teaser · rundown · cueing · sweeper · ID · intro · outro
Detailed evaluative analysis
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- coachingGuiding others to improve
- feedbackReturned response data
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
delivery · pacing · timing · diction · enunciation · articulation · pronunciation · inflection
tape
Adhesive strip on roll
sample · clip · playback · documentation · timestamp · reference · proof · copy · dub · master
DJ
Music mixer performer
transmitter · frequency · signal · FCC · syndication · talkshow · disc · playlist · listener · antenna
promo
Brief publicity piece
spot · billboard · teaser · rundown · cueing · sweeper · ID · intro · outro · break
critique
Detailed evaluative analysis
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- coachingGuiding others to improve
- feedbackReturned response data
assessment · delivery · pacing · timing · diction · enunciation · articulation · pronunciation · inflection · tone
aircheckstudio recording
Audio captured professionally indoors
master tape · studio session · master recording · multitrack recording · demo recording