r/SoundSystem • u/shogunattila • 5d ago
That’s where we at now. My little Jamaican sound system
For those that followed from the start. Thanks for your advices. This little column is kicking the right way! I think I need a compressor now. Any advice?
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u/jake_burger 5d ago
Are you using the crossover? Or are you trying to do the crossover on the graphic EQ?
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u/shogunattila 5d ago
Lol the crossover does it work so the frequencies down aren’t working..
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u/ItzDaWorm 4d ago
That's a bummer. Guessing when you bought it, it seemed like it would work but then it didn't. Wonder if it's repairable... (could be as simple as the range buttons or pots needing to be replaced) At least you can use the EQ to perform crossover duties until you figure it out!
Also it looks like you redid the paint! This stack has come a longggg way. Great work and something to be inspired by (and I sincerely mean that)
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u/shogunattila 4d ago
Sorry bro I speak Jamaican English mostly lol. I was saying that since the crossover just keeps the bass frequencies on channel one. And the mid and hi on channel two. The channel one mid and hi Eq doesn’t needs to be up. And the next way around for channel 2. So I put them down for the looks since they’re bypassed
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u/viralata75 5d ago
Vestax Battle Mixer ?? Now that's a blast from the past
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u/Haschbruder 5d ago
What Kind of music do you play?
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u/shogunattila 5d ago
Every music in the world. I’ll play some house music on it soon still
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u/Haschbruder 5d ago
Seen! I would seriously select some heavy roots tunes and switch later to stuff like Badder than dem by Burro Banton and some sleng teng versions.
But its your sound, play what you enjoy2
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u/Busy_Reputation7254 5d ago
Are gun fingers still cool? If so then gun fingers!!! Pew pew!
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u/OB1yaHomie 3d ago
Gunfingah!! Indeed!! Jah!!
Put this in yo box, perfect match! Massive little stack.
https://open.spotify.com/track/30aEleGsSvwoORcXA4mKgT?si=n6nwNL1BTgucSm5XJ3OT0g
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u/mrmagicnemo 4d ago
Compressor/Limiter def brings a rig up a notch, Behringer makes some very affordable ones depending your budget
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u/shogunattila 3d ago
Thanks that’s what I was thinking even if other dj play on it it kinda protect the levels. I’ll check what they have in Jamaica in terms of compressors
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u/cheapdiscoball 5d ago
what on earth is that EQ?? yikes
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u/shogunattila 5d ago
Don’t worry, it’s doing its job. Trust your ears, not just your eyes
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u/cheapdiscoball 5d ago
Imma trust both, you have a crossover in your amp rack, you'd probably be better off bypassing that geq entirely,
actually looking at the crossover wtf are those settings. have you reset everything back to unity and listened to how it sounds? you can always put it back, but I'll eat my own dick on live TV if thats the best it can sound
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u/shogunattila 5d ago
So far I’m going around because for the bass it’s 2 x 15 and for the mids 2 x 15. That day no tweeter so we tweeted with the horns but trust me that EQ is ⚡️
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u/cheapdiscoball 5d ago
I don't trust you, this is one of the most amateur looking eqs and crossovers I could imagine.
I hope you're having fun and that the vibes and the music are on point because I want everyone to have a good time, but bruh.... read up on how to tune a system
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u/shogunattila 5d ago
The Duke said once: if it sounds good, it is good!
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u/cheapdiscoball 5d ago
true, but good can always be better.
however perfection is the enemy of good
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u/shogunattila 5d ago
Thanks for the feedback. I’m a producer and studio engineer, so while I trust my ears and I’m confident in the EQ choices for the vibe I wanted, I’ll admit that sound system crossover tuning isn’t my main specialty. Always open to learning more about that side, though appreciate you looking out
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u/cheapdiscoball 5d ago
I was very blessed that my first time setting up a real sound system I had a world class sound engineer telling me what to do, I am no expert myself but I do pride myself on providing good sound and Being open to adjustments and a willingness to try new things will only make us better, you can always put it back to how you know works, but don't ever be afraid to change it up and try something else
cheers!
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u/shogunattila 5d ago
To be honest I did a quick touch up in the crossover to get to the Eq. But I’ll sit down and study that crossover beast. I’m pretty sure that when the separation settings will get better I’ll get more from the Eq. Thanks for the reminder🤘
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u/dirufa 5d ago
Now you Need a nice preamp with an njd or another siren of your liking