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===The sound system===

The defining feature of Ministry of Sound from its inception was its extraordinary investment in audio technology. The founders spent approximately '''£500,000''' on a bespoke sound system, with an equivalent sum spent on soundproofing the building using [[magnesite]], allowing the system to be tested at volumes up to '''156 decibels''' without sound leaking to the exterior.

The sound system was designed in collaboration with engineers associated with [[Richard Long Audio]] (RLA), the same company responsible for the legendary sound system at the Paradise Garage. The main room, '''The Box''', became renowned worldwide for its acoustic quality and immersive atmosphere. The club has won the [[International Dance Music Awards|IDMA]] 'World's Best Sound System' award every year the category was contested.

In 2016, Ministry of Sound partnered with [[Dolby Laboratories]] to install a '''[[Dolby Atmos]]''' surround sound system in The Box — a first for the nightclub industry. The Box now features a 64-speaker, 22-channel configuration capable of routing specific sounds to precise areas of the space.