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By Full Compass LiveThe Samson Expedition XP1000 Portable PADefinition:
(Public Address) A sound system intended to provide audio coverage to large groups of people. system is Bluetooth-enabled, allowing you to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone, tablet or laptop. A removable 10-channelDefinition:
1. In radio, television, citizen's band radio, and other wireless communications modes, a specific frequency for communication. 2. In mixers and video, an input or output signal path with controls. 3. In MIDI, one of 16 data paths. mixerDefinition:
Combiner, controller, and router for multiple audio or video signals. with an impressive 1,000-wattDefinition:
Abbreviated W. Amount of electrical energy, derived by multiplying Volts (voltage) times Amps (current). (2x 500), lightweight Class D amplifierDefinition:
1. A device that increases the voltage or power of a signal. 2. In music performance, a device such as a guitar amplifier that includes speakers and controls to increase the sound level of acoustic or electric instruments. powers the XP1000. The mixer features four Mic/Line input channels, each with XLR and 1/4" inputs for connecting microphones or active line levelDefinition:
Audio signals around 0.5 volt, ranging from -10dBm to +4dBm. Originally called Telephone Line Level instruments. It also includes three stereoDefinition:
A two channel signal simulating a sound space, typically played through two speakers. input channels for connecting external devices like MP3Definition:
A lossy digital compression coding format for audio, derived from the MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 formats. Audio compression can range from a data reduction ratio of 200:1 to broadcast quality (i.e., no noticeable audio degradation for the vast majority of listeners). MP3 streaming rates vary from 16 kilobit per second to 320 kilobits per second for stereo. Audio stored digitally in the MP3 format will have the .mp3 file extension. players, keyboards and more. Each channel features Bass and Treble controls, and the first two Mic/Line channels have a selectable compressorDefinition:
A device that reduces dynamic range by a certain ratio, and used primarily for audio signals. to even out levels while preventing overloadDefinition:
Causing a device to exceed its capability, usually undesirable but used for an "overdrive" effect in music. Also called 'Blooming" in classic recordings. See Overdrive. and distortionDefinition:
A change in an electronic or acoustic signal's waveform. This can undesirable if it impacts signal quality, or desirable when used for creative signal processing.. The XP1000 even has a USBDefinition:
(Universal Serial Bus) A standard, bi-directional serial connection between computers and peripheral devices. Wireless port for use with Samson's Stage XPD1 USB DigitalDefinition:
A signal or data expressed as series of the digits 0 and 1, typically represented by values of a physical quantity such as voltage or magnetic polarization. Wireless System. For precise control over your sound, the XP1000 provides 16 presets of high quality DSPDefinition:
1. DSP (Digital Signal Processor): An integrated circuit or device that mathematically alters sound or video signals. 2. DSP (Digital Signal Processing): The technique of converting an analog signal into digital data, manipulating that data, then producing an analog output that reflects the changes caused by these manipulations done in the digital domain. effects, perfectly suited for vocals. For larger applications, the XP1000 provides stereo monitor outputs with level control to use the system with additional powered speakers. In addition, the mixer has a Phantom PowerDefinition:
A source of power for a microphone (usually condenser) that travels to the microphone over the microphone's cable. There are different voltage standards and requirements for different microphones, but the most common standard is 48 Volts. It derives its name because there is no visible power cable. switch to enable the integration of condenser microphones into your PA setup.
The XP1000's 2-way vented speakers give you a clean, powerful stereo sound. Their 10" low frequencyDefinition:
A value, expressed in Hertz, that indicates how many cycles of a periodic signal occur in one second. drivers produce excellent low end punch, while the 1" high frequency drivers receive wide dispersion from 60° x 90° horns. For performance versatility, these ABS, high impact enclosures feature integrated 1 3/8" speaker stand mounts, as well as a 30° kickback design for use as floor monitors.
