Surface Noise (Noun)
Meaning
Noise produced by the friction of the stylus of a record player moving over the rotating record.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The record was in poor condition and the surface noise was so loud it made it hard to hear the music.
- After a few weeks of playing, the record began to wear out and started producing more surface noise.
- To reduce surface noise, the record player was equipped with a dusting system that removed debris from the surface of the record.
- The old record was prone to surface noise and crackling due to its age and wear.
- When the record was cleaned, the surface noise decreased significantly and the music was audible again.