This is the first of a series of articles for consumers, interested in understanding, audio specifications. We will start with basic electronic theory in this article. The next article will focus on basic ohms law, and how it is applied to what you learned in basic electronic theory. Armed with the understanding of these concepts, we will take what has been learned to this point, and apply it to components found on Spirit Karaoke's website. When this series of articles is completed, you will have the ability to match and comprehend the meaning of what the ratings are, for different components, and how to match them together for best performance, without having to be concerned with purchasing audio products that do not match. All of the terms will be defined for your understanding, so let's have some fun.

 Electricity is in the air all around us, in matter, called the atom. These hydrogen atoms are invisible, but can be proven to exist. An atom is composed of a proton that is positioned in the center of the atom. The proton is the positive source of energy. Circling around the proton, in orbit, like the sun moving around the earth, is what is called the electron or the negative source of energy. We know that the electron and proton exist by using two magnets. The positive or negative sides will repel each other when set together. Finally we come to the popular saying that opposites attract, or in the case of the magnets, a positive put towards a negative side will stick together. You can prove this by shuffling you feet across the carpet. The friction excites the protons in your body so when you touch something, or someone, they become an electron, or negative force, and we all know what happens after that. Voltage is defined as a potential difference, or ability to excite these atoms through a chosen path. For example, a piece of copper wire 2 inches long, is full of atoms that are sitting stagnant or not moving. When a potential difference is applied to the wire, it excites the atoms, so they are ready to work. A piece of copper wire is called a conductor, because atoms will take the path of least resistance, which in this case, is the copper in the wire, another saying used in social life. Opposite of conductance is resistance, or a material capable of opposing what is called current flow. The definition of current is voltage, or potential difference in motion. Current can not be produced, without voltage. Volts are expressed by the letter V., Current is expressed in ampheres or amps. and the letter I for calculating formulas in electronic circuits. Finally, Resistance is measured in ohms, and is expressed with a letter R in calculating formulas.

 In summary of what was covered today, let's review what has been defined so far. Hydrogen atoms are all around us. They are in materials, and in the air as well. Each atom contains protons and electrons or positive and negative forces. The basis for electronics is taking these atoms, and cause them to behave in a manner, which is useful for mankind. In this case, we can say it's for all of us audio nuts out there that love the sound of music, and want to know what those specifications mean. The products that we need, in order to be the audio nuts that we are. Finally, by applying a battery or generator to produce voltage, or the potential difference to excite the atoms in a conductor, or in our case, a piece of copper wire. Current causes these electrons to flow within a given path, which in this case is through the wire. Resistance is opposite of conductance, by restricting the flow of electrons, or protons. V= Voltage, I=Current, and R=Resistance. With this knowledge we can move on to OHMS law, which is the subject for my next article. God bless. Bradley Angell