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PAGE 34 Community Solutions™ Owner’s Manual
example, if you decide that a subwoofer is not loud enough, do not turn up the input level control of
its amplifier. Instead, turn down the input level of the full-range loudspeaker’s amplifier.
12.5 Equalization
Once level balances are set, you can then equalize the loudspeaker(s), if necessary. Community
loudspeakers, used with an electronic controller, are optimized for highly accurate and well balanced
reproduction “out-of-the-box”. Generally, equalization should only be needed to eliminate difficult
feedback frequencies or to adapt the system to a difficult acoustic environment. You should not need
more than a few dB of boost or cut equalization for any particular range of frequencies. The best
equalization techniques involve cutting rather than boosting frequencies. Refer to the SECTION 13.5
“External Equalization” for more information.
12.6 Final Results
Once the above procedures are followed, your loudspeaker should reproduce audio cleanly, clearly and
with all frequencies in good balance. Noise should not be audible and you should be able to drive at
least one amplifier/controller in the system to its maximum output on normal program material with
no significant distortion or other undesirable sound.