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Using the equalizer (EQ) during recording
From the course: Audio Recording Techniques
Using the equalizer (EQ) during recording
You might be tempted to reach for the EQ when something doesn't sound right while recording, but as you see later in the course, there are much better ways to adjust the sound. That said, equalization can be a very powerful tool during recording under the right circumstances. Let's look at how that's done. First of all, for a complete explanation of all the various parameter controls and general EQ setup, check out my Audio Mixing Boot camp course or Foundations of Audio: EQ and Filters on the lynda.com online training library. Now let's say that what you're recording still doesn't sound right after moving the mics, changing mics, and altering the signal path. Now it's time to try some equalization. The first thing to try is to cut a few dB from around 200 to 500 hertz. This is because it's one of the areas that will get a proximity effect boost when a mic is placed closely to an instrument or amp. If there is a frequency that seems to be sharp and piercing, set the boost cut control…
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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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