Walk-In Music (Stinger)

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A short, energetic high-volume music clip played exactly as a speaker transitions onto the stage.

Also known as a "stinger" or walk-up track, walk-in music sets the psychological tone and energy level for a presentation. The audio engineer uses a precise cue to fade the track out the exact millisecond the presenter reaches the podium and grips the microphone.

Common Examples

• The audio board tech fired an upbeat rock stinger as the walk-in music for the director of database engineering.
• The show flow sheet explicitly specifies the exact timestamp and volume configuration for every executive walk-in music track.