Sound system
Encyclopedia
Technology
- Sound reinforcement systemSound reinforcement systemA sound reinforcement system is the combination of microphones, signal processors, amplifiers, and loudspeakers that makes live or pre-recorded sounds louder and may also distribute those sounds to a larger or more distant audience...
, a system for amplifying audio for an audience - A high fidelityHigh fidelityHigh fidelity—or hi-fi—reproduction is a term used by home stereo listeners and home audio enthusiasts to refer to high-quality reproduction of sound or images, to distinguish it from the poorer quality sound produced by inexpensive audio equipment...
, sound system intended for accurate reproduction of sound in the home - Public addressPublic addressA public address system is an electronic amplification system with a mixer, amplifier and loudspeakers, used to reinforce a sound source, e.g., a person giving a speech, a DJ playing prerecorded music, and distributing the sound throughout a venue or building.Simple PA systems are often used in...
, an institutional speech-reinforcement or public safety announcement system - Shelf stereoShelf stereothumb|right|200px|A Magnavox 2.0 shelf stereoThe term shelf stereo refers to any home stereo system that is physically suitable for placement on a shelf or other similar location. Shelf stereo systems are becoming more popular as their capabilities increase while size decreases. The price of shelf...
, a compact sound system for personal use
Culture
- Sound system (Jamaican), a mobile dance club created in the 1940s
- LCD SoundsystemLCD SoundsystemLCD Soundsystem was a prominent American dance-punk band from New York City. It was fronted by American singer-songwriter and producer James Murphy, co-founder of record label DFA Records...
, a musical project headed by James Murphy - Sound system (DJ)Sound system (DJ)A sound system is a group of DJs and engineers contributing and working together as one, playing and producing music.-Origin:The sound system concept originated in the 1950s in Kingston, Jamaica. DJs would load up a truck with a generator, turntables, and huge speakers to set up street parties...
, a group of disc jockeys performing together - "Sound System", a song written by the ska punk band Operation IvyOperation Ivy (band)Operation Ivy was an American ska punk band that formed in Berkeley, California, and was often credited with spurring the 1990s punk revival in California. It is well-known as one of the first bands to "mix" hardcore punk with elements of ska, known as ska-core...
. - Sound-SystemSound-System (album)Sound-System is the thirty-sixth album by jazz pianist Herbie Hancock and the second of three albums with the Rockit Band.-About the Album:The second of the three Rockit band albums, Sound-System was another smash for Herbie Hancock....
, a 1984 album by Herbie Hancock - Sound System RecordsSound System RecordsSound System Records is an Australian independent record label that is probably best known for being the label of prominent Australian ska outift The Porkers. As of 23 February 2007, the label has totalled 30 releases. Sound System's current line up includes The Porkers and Los Capitanes amongst...
, an Australian indie record label