PA systems
Building-wide audio systems
PA systems are public address systems—amplification setups that broadcast speech or music to large areas.
A typical PA system includes microphones, amplifiers, and speakers, used in schools, stadiums, airports, and concerts: The announcement came over the PA system.
Often shortened to just PA: Can you check the PA?
- intercomShort-range voice transmitter
- bullhornPortable voice amplification device
- speakersAudio output devices
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- microphoneAudio input device
mic check · announcements · mixer · mixing board · crackling · squeal · paging · feedback · sound system · gymnasium · phantom power · gain staging · audio cables · ground loop · concerts · voice · soundboard · audio
- audiosound, headphones, audio track, volume control, sound recording
- audio equipmentspeakers, microphone, headphones, amplifier, amplifiers
- open micsopen mic night, sign-up sheets, sign-up sheet, stage time, emcee
- loud noisesnoise, bang, crash, roar, boom
- emergency exitsfire exits, emergency exits, exit signs, fire escape, fire escapes
PA systemsearbuds
Tiny insertable audio devices
earphones · headphones · in-ear monitors · noise-canceling headphones · whisper
PA systemsunplugged
Disconnected from power
unmiked · whispering · acoustic guitar · a cappella · silent communication