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From [local](https://www.animeevolution.com/programming/contests/cosplay-
contest/cosplay-skit-pre-registration/)
[performances](http://www.a-kon.com/Explore/Cosplay/Cosplay-Contest-Rules) to
bigger contests like
[EuroCosplay](http://www.abunaicon.nl/programme/competitions/euro-cosplay-
competition-eurocos/), many cosplay performances require you to prerecord your
music and dialogue.

Usually it is part of the rules for participation. What is the reason for this
requirement? Surely a 'live' dialogue would make the act seem more convincing
- rather than cosplayers having to lip sync.

I understand mic's aren't great if you have giant lobster claws or something -
but microphones can come pretty small now and could fit in a helmet. Even
still, why restrict **all** cosplayers?

Why does this rule exist?


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Why do cosplay competitions require prerecorded dialogue?


It seems that it is a primarily time-management strategy. From the Oyahocon
Cosplay Competition rules (bold text mine):

> The music and/or prerecorded dialogue must be ready to go as soon as it is
> put the CD player (this means the participant must edit the music and/or
> prerecorded dialogue before the convention and put it on a CD). **Audio file
> must be exactly three (3) minutes or less. There are NO exceptions to the
> rule. If the audio file is longer than three (3) minutes, it will be stopped
> when time is reached (even if it cuts the performance).** Please have files
> recorded exactly as you wish them to be played.

From Anime Midwest competition rules:

> The pre-recorded music/dialogue submitted to the Masquerade staff must be 2
> minutes and 30 seconds or less. **There will be no exceptions to the "2
> Minute" rule, unless you request permission prior to the convention. Any
> entry over the 2:30 mark will be stopped at that point.**

From Anime-Expo Performance competition rules:

> **Adhere to the 2 minute time limit.** MC and video introductions will not
> count towards the performance time. Audio: Any sound necessary to express
> your performance (i.e. music, pre-recorded dialogue, sound effects). Must be
> comparable to a PG rating– no profanity or offensive language. Bleeps or
> other forms of censoring are acceptable. **Should not exceed 2 minutes.**
> Must be MP3 format. Must have minimum 192 bitrate. Try to avoid audio
> quality defects (audible distortion, overdriven levels, low sample-
> rate/bitrate).


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