Sound effects
Adds to the emotion/ ramps up tension of the scene. Can also amplify what the actor is doing
Background ambiance
Eg. Tv, hairdryer, vacuum
Transitional
Between scenes eg white noise, songs
Vocal reinforcement
Amplifying the actors so that the audience can hear and understand them
Playback
You need a sound system that allows you to control the level the sound will be played at.
Add SFX to sound such as distortion, reverb, echoe
Speakers
Normally hung from the rig, or on stand, or wall mounted
- theatres can have in wall speakers. Surround sound allows the audience to be immersed. Speakers can also be wireless
Actors
Overlap, scream, silence
Style
Realism