audio equipment
[ˈɔːdiːoʊ ɪˈkwɪpmənt]
nounpl: audio equipment (uncountable) or audio equipments (countable when referring to multiple units)
equipamento de áudio
1. Devices and machinery used for recording, amplifying, or reproducing sound
The recording studio invested in professional audio equipment to improve sound quality.
O estúdio de gravação investiu em equipamento de áudio profissional para melhorar a qualidade do som.
2. Technical apparatus consisting of speakers, amplifiers, microphones, and related devices
The band checked all their audio equipment before the concert.
A banda verificou todo seu equipamento de áudio antes do show.
3. Systems and tools used in sound engineering and music production
High-quality audio equipment is essential for podcast production.
Equipamento de áudio de alta qualidade é essencial para a produção de podcasts.
In Brazil, 'equipamento de áudio' is the formal/technical term widely used in professional settings, while 'equipamento de som' is more casual. The music production and live event industries in both Brazil and the USA rely heavily on quality audio equipment, making it a significant market. In NYC, the term 'audio gear' is often used colloquially, particularly in music production and DJ communities.
NYC Slang
sound gear or audio gear (informal)
Related Idioms & Phrases
turn up the audio equipment
professional-grade audio equipment
state-of-the-art audio equipment
audio equipment malfunction
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