Sinai: Inside the UK's most versatile sound system

Sinai is one of the UK’s most versatile sound systems. Deep Medi, Tectonic Recordings and Young Echo are some of the labels and collectives to have hosted the roaming Sheffield audio installation, which bridges the gap between traditional dub sound system culture and modern bass music.

Founded by Huw Williams, Sinai Sound System began life as part of the travelling speaker stack for legendary dub outfit Iration Steppas. Over the years, Sinai has grown in size and reputation, travelled the continent and endured a devastating flood in its hometown.

In this film, FACT travels to Sheffield to hear the story of Sinai Sound System and follows it to Bristol’s Trinity Centre as it prepares to provide the audio at the fifth birthday party for Batu’s Timedance label.

Produced and edited by Kamil Dymek
Filmed by Pawel Ptak

Music by Sinai Sound System
‘False Reeds’ by Batu and ‘IFTLOYL’ by Giant Swan courtesy of Timedance

Sinai footage courtesy of Sinai Sound System and Alexandrine Burgaud

Thanks to Trinity Centre, Bristol and Timedance

[syrusk]

These guys make a huge difference. If you've ever been to a gig where the sound has been set up carefully it's mind blowing.. you can tell straight away and it puts a huge grin on your face

[reinier]

this mans got real love for his rig and i totally see why

[Chewbacca]

It's one thing running a PA system but Sound System is definitely next level. About a decade ago my son came from a night out talking about the bass in a club he'd been to, so I booked tickets for Iration Steppas at a venue in Leeds, Mark Iration was playing along side OBF from France (I believe). The bass was so powerful that it even blew me away and I remember Iration before he was Iration. Over the years he's certainly come on in leaps and bounds. One love, sound system culture 😃👍

[henryroberts]

Ah man, I was coping alright with lockdown until now... now I just want to stand in front of this surrounded by happy people. One of the most incredible experiences I've ever had at a night was hearing and feeling this sound system, split into two, in two corners of a room that couldn't have been more than 15 x 40 ft, at Hope Works. Just continuous uncontrollable grinning and full-on body vibration.

[teamloony]

As a DJ I’ve always thought that the quality of the audio is as important as what is being played. So many nightclub have rubbish sound when sound is the actual product they are pushing. Hats off to you sir for taking the time to make amazing sound!

[esssexboy]

The clearest sound system I've ever encountered was in the main room at Ministry of Sound. Loud but so clear incredible.

[afxtwin]

i wish i could listen to some jungle blasting through dem speakers

[dylanbenn]

Big up to Sinai.

If you get the opportunity to see Sinai in action please do. The boys that run it are humble and absolutely on point.

Awesome video, well filmed, well presented and well put together.

[samkelly]

Sinai is by far the greatest sound-system I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing

[Car_toz]

I used to run sound years ago for DnB events.
Speaker location and phase cancellations was always a fun game!
Your operation seems very good. Keep up the good work.

[AaronSof]

Only recently discovered there are 'sound system scenes', Blows my mind that things like this exist. A relic of the past.

[SamBinary]

Have had the pleasure of playing on this system a few times - unbelievable bass weight and clarity. great bunch of guys too!

[DownerRage]

they used this at my first ever rave. changed my life

[spoony]

Great content... those pictures of the flooded gear are enough to send a shiver up your spine lol

[emnigmamachine]

I'm an audio engineer out of work due to the pandemic and this makes me miss live events even more than I already do :'(

[nobbystyles]

this is easily one of the most interesting and fascinating video productions ive seen the audio alone on this is a fantastic. superb job.

[deltronzero]

i dont think anyone realizes how powerful systems like these are...

[mikeriverajr]

This video by far has the most positive comments section of any video i think i have ever seen. Positive

[roguecalendula]

The quality of this video is pristine!! Graphics are awesome. Sinai Sound System is next level.

All this right here is 🙌🔊💚🔥🔥🔥

[tighepdt]

anyone who was at outlook or dimensions last year knows that this is the best soundsystem in the world!