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FixIt: Jim Yakabuski


		
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Known for his seven years as FOH for Van Halen, Jim Yakabuski has
recently worked for Avril Lavigne and Matchbox Twenty. He is also the
author of Professional Sound Reinforcement Techniques, available
from www.artistpro.com.
















“In large halls and arenas, line array systems can help
achieve even front-to-back SPLs and frequency response. Here's a tip
for smoothing level and tonality when using ‘old-school’
systems; i.e., horizontally arrayed columns of speakers. Assuming the
system can be divided [electronically] into a top [long-throw] and
bottom [nearfill] cluster, start your tuning process by balancing and
EQ'ing only the top section along with the sub-bass and get that right
at the back of the hall. Once that's done, blend in the lower section
of speakers [usually at a lower volume and smoother EQ] to make up for
what's missing up front.”

























 










	

	

		





	
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