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HALLOWEEN
MUSIC SOUND SYSTEMS |
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Playing sinister sounding music
and creepy sound effects on Halloween is an important layer
to creating a spooky atmosphere. The next time you are
watching a movie, try turning the audio off (mute) and see
what difference its makes not being able to hear the music
and sound effects. The same is true for your Halloween
haunt. There are a number of ways to broadcast your tunes,
each that work best for certain Halloween related
applications.
Basic Computer Sound System
 One cool advantage
to using a computer is that you can play a music CD and also
play WAV, MP3 or MIDI sounds files. We used to have to build
the system ourselves using a
Mini Stereo Amplifier, speakers and cables, but that's not
really necessary any more with higher powered packaged
computer sound systems available now.
We don't suggest that you use speaker wire over twenty-feet
between the amplifier
and speakers, but you can check with a qualified
computer/audio
representative to see
what the maximum safe distance they recommend.
Using this with a lap top gives you a great portable sound
system that can be
programmed for your haunt or party and will play all night
without having to be
re-set, leaving you free to enjoy the night.
Portable CD Players
 Portable "Boom Boxes" and CD
players with external speakers are another way of playing
Halloween music and sound effects outdoors. These work
especially well when you need sound effects in a particular
area, such as your Halloween graveyard and can be easily
concealed behind tombstones and other Halloween props.
Halloween Music Tips
Whether you are going to play
Halloween music and sound effects indoors or outdoors or
both, if you plan on playing it very loud check with your
local zoning board to see if there are any zoning "noise"
limits. Also, you might let your neighbors know in advance
that you will be playing Halloween music loud, but only on
Halloween night.
If you are using multiple audio
sources, don't play one so loud that it drowns out the sound
of the others.
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