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On-site equaliser tuning

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The live use of parametric and graphic equalisers to tune the rig's low end to a venue, compensating for room shape, walls and ceiling height so the same boxes sound right in different halls and yards.

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Jah Shaka sound-system profiles; Julian Henriques, Sonic Bodies; sound-system culture features.

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Story · Well supportedString up: setting the set and tuning the room

Before a record plays, the crew builds and tunes a machine to the shape of the room.

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