talk
back
Plural
talkbacks
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a system by which people working in a radio station can communicate with one another without being heard by the audience
Talkback is a system used in radio stations that allows staff members to communicate with each other privately during a broadcast. It ensures that messages, instructions, or updates can be shared without the audience hearing them. Talkback is important for smooth operations, allowing producers, presenters, and technicians to coordinate and manage the broadcast without interrupting the flow of the program. This system helps keep everything on track and ensures that the broadcast runs smoothly.
- During the live show, the technicians communicated through talkback to adjust the sound levels.
- The radio station’s talkback feature allowed the host and producer to coordinate in real-time.
- The news anchor quickly checked the talkback to confirm the story details before going live.
- I could hear the sound engineer giving cues through the talkback during the broadcast.
- In the middle of the broadcast, the announcer asked the producer for more information via the talkback.