Category:Spill (audio)

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Spill (also known as bleed^[1] and leakage^[2]) is the occurrence in sound recording (particularly in close miking) and live sound mixing whereby sound is picked up by a microphone from a source other than that which is intended.

Spill is usually seen as a problem, and various steps are taken to avoid it or reduce it. In some styles of music, such as orchestral music, jazz, and blues, it is more likely to be accepted or even seen as desirable.

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Bibliography

Huber, David Miles (2005) Modern Recording Techniques, 6th edition, Kidlington, Oxfordshire: Focal Press, ISBN 0-240-80625-5.
Senior, Mike (2009). "Q. What is the best way to reduce bleed on a drum recording?". Sound on Sound. SOS Publications. Retrieved on 12 April 2011.