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