DJ Terms
When I first started with WVUR, I was a DJ with my friend Nate. We had no previous experience and knew none of the terms. So for the good of mankind, I’ll explain the terms that are commonly used.
Ramp - Not what you walk up, it’s talking over the end or beginning of a song as it is playing. If you perfect this you can sound really professional.
Sweeper - This is a 3-10 second audio clip that makes the transition between songs a little smoother. Often times this includes station information.
Voice Track - Recording your show ahead of time with your voice and music pre-loaded. This is commonly done for late night shifts.
Well, I hope this little article brought some insight into the world that is radio.
Have a nice weekend! The weather is amazing!
-Jeff Lange
WVUR Programming Director