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Exploring the principles of EQ
From the course: Audio Recording Techniques
Exploring the principles of EQ
While it's possible to record something really well without ever touching an EQ knob, sometimes you just don't have a choice. When that happens, here is some easy things to remember that can speed up the EQ process and keep you from chasing your EQ tale. If it sounds muddy cut some at 250 hertz. If it sounds honky, cut some at 500 hertz. Cut, if you are trying to make things sound clearer, boost if you are trying to make things sound different, and remember you can't boost something that's not there in the first place. These general principals of equalization will hopefully make EQing easy. Remember to always use the EQ as last resort, and when you use it, sometimes only a touch can make a big difference.
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- Ch_02_Microphones_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_02_Microphones_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_03_Preamps_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_03_Preamps_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_04_Microphone_Placement_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_04_Microphone_Placement_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_05_Drums_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_05_Drums_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_06_Guitar_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_06_Guitar_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_07_Bass_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_07_Bass_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_08_Vocals_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_08_Vocals_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_09_Piano_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_09_Piano_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_10_Horns_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_10_Horns_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_11_Strings_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_11_Strings_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_12_Percussion_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_12_Percussion_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_14_Stereo_Techniques_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_14_Stereo_Techniques_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_15_Recording_The_Session_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_15_Recording_The_Session_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_16_Simply_Falling_PT_Mix_Session.zip
- Ch_16_Simply_Falling_Raw_WAVs.zip
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Explaining the microphone preamplifier3m 59s
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Choosing a preamp1m 35s
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Setting up the mic preamp1m 39s
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Setting the record level2m 29s
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Using proper gain staging1m 46s
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Knowing what to do if distortion occurs2m
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Using the compressor during recording2m 58s
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Using the equalizer (EQ) during recording2m 24s
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Using the high-pass filter during recording1m 4s
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Exploring the principles of EQ47s
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Avoiding latency3m 51s
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