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Sound System Know-How
Practical answers to the questions people ask most when they build and run a rig: what to buy first, how to power it, how to protect it and how to move it.
Budget DSP for Sound Systems: What to CheckBuying a budget DSP for a sound system? Check outputs, Linkwitz-Riley slopes, EQ, delay, RMS and peak limiters, output level, lock-out and noise first.
Choosing a Driver for a Tapped HornChoosing a driver for a tapped horn: why Fs, Qts, Vas, Xmax and Bl matter, why you must simulate the exact design, and why plan drivers come first.
How Many Amp Channels Does Your Stack Need?Work out how many amplifier channels a sound system needs: pairing 18 inch subs per channel, series and parallel loads, 2 ohm warnings and a worked mono stack.
Limiter Settings That Protect Your 18sHow to set a DSP high-pass filter and limiters for 18 inch sub drivers so they survive long sets: worked voltage figures, amp gain, attack and release.
Moving a Sound System SafelyMoving a sound system safely: handles, wheel boards, two-person lifts, van loading, ratchet straps, protecting drivers and coping with rough festival sites.
Planning Your First Sound SystemHow to plan a first DIY sound system: what music and crowd it is for, how many subs per top, how much amplifier power each way needs, and how to split the budget.
Will It Fit? Depth, Cut-Out and Bolt Circle Checks Before a Driver SwapWill a new driver fit your cabinet? Measure cut-out, baffle thickness, depth, bolt circle and magnet clearance before a driver swap, and know what changes.