Wild track
A wild track is a separate sound recording made apart from the main take, either room atmosphere or a performer's breaths, laughs and other vocal effects.
Editors blend it into the main audio in post-production, so actors are often asked to record one before they leave.
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Can we grab a wild track of your laughs before you go?
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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