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Audio Mistakes 102 - 10 Common EQ Mistakes.
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1
What are the three parameters of a (fully) Parametric EQ?
Gain, Lowpass Filter, Q
Highpass filter, Lowpass filter and Center Frequency
Gain, Center Frequency, Q
Center Frequency, Bandwidth, Q
2
When should EQ be used on tracks in a mix?
Always, to give all the tracks the same tonal emphasis
Only when it's really needed to enhance the tone of the tracks
Never
Never on acoustic instruments
3
How should EQ be applied in the (LR) Mix buss?
Only at frequencies that have already been used on tracks
Always boost the bass and treble
Always cut the bass and treble
Subtly, with small boosts and cuts of typically only a dB or two
4
What are three "character EQs"?
Neve 1073, API 550, Pultec EQP-1A
Neve 1073, Fairchild 670, API 550
API 550, Urei 1176, Neve 1073
Neve 1073, Fairchild 670, Pultec EQP-1A
5
Which terms all describe the effects of high-frequency EQ?
Sheen, Air, Crispness
Thump, Punch, Air
Presence, Boxiness, Punch
Thump, Punch, Boom
6
What is true regarding the EQ Bypass function?
Bypass can help avoid the over-use of EQ
The EQd and Bypassed levels should be matched
Most EQs have a Bypass button
All answers are correct
7
How can you figure out how much EQ is best?
Reference the tonal balance of suitable commercial recordings
Al answers are correct
Use the same dB boosts on every band of every track
Always use EQ presets only
8
Why does the tone of a track often sound different in the mix?
Other tracks are often out-of-tune
Other tracks may mask some of the frequencies
Other parts are too musically "busy"
Other tracks are overly compressed
9
How should EQ be approached by novice mixers?
Apply only as much EQ as needed
All answers are correct
Get to know the "sound" of different frequencies
Use commercial mixes as tonal references
10
What frequencies (approximately) make up the Midrange?
Approximately 240 Hz to approximately 1.2 kHz
Approximately 300 Hz to approximately 6kHz
Approximately 40 Hz to approximately 250 Hz
Approximately 4 kHz up to 20 kHz
11
What is a common cause of low-frequency EQ problems?
All answers are correct
Flutter Echo reflections in a small room
Low-Frequency Room Modes (Standing Waves)
Low-Frequency EQ centered on too-high a frequency range
12
How can you avoid a buildup at the same EQ frequency?
Bypass the EQs on every other track
Slightly vary the center frequencies on different tracks EQs
Avoid using EQ as much as possible
Use graphic EQ instead of parametric EQ
Audio Mistakes 102
10 Common EQ Mistakes
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