Definition of Gobo (recording)
Gobo is a sound recording term for a movable acoustic isolation panel. In typical use, a recording engineer might put a gobo between two musicians to increase the isolation of their microphones from each other.
The origin of the term "gobo" is obscure, but is most likely short for "go-between".
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What is Gobo (recording)?
Gobo is a sound recording term for a movable acoustic isolation panel. In typical use, a recording engineer might put a gobo between two musicians to increase the isolation of their microphones from each other.
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