Music Glossary: playback

Hardware (e.g., auto-switch DI/switcher) that flips from Rig A to Rig B if audio drops. Essential for mission-critical playback. more

The total round-trip delay from player to ears. Keep under 10–12 ms for tight feel; watch converters, plugins, wireless hops, and DSP. more

AB playback rigs, mirrored sessions, auto-failover for tracks rigs. more

Runs the show computers, timecode, and patching. Coordinates with MD and FOH, manages set changes, and handles emergencies. more

Dual laptops/interfaces feeding a switcher for instant failover. Health checks and auto-switch minimize show-stopping glitches. more

A sync timeline sent to lighting/video to keep the production locked. Embedded as audio LTC or MIDI MTC from the playback system. more