Parametric EQ

Music Tech || MT CA2 - The Digital Audio Workstation

What is EQ?

• Equalization is the process of turning up or down the level (dB) of specific frequencies (Hz).

What is most common type of EQ?

• The most common type of EQ is a 1 band all frequencies EQ.

• We usually refer to this as a volume control.

• This is like a track fader in your DAW.

What is parametric EQ?

• An EQ that lets you change the frequency, shape (Q) and volume of band.

• This graph represents the most

  common type of stock EQ found in a

  DAW.

Label the parametric EQ.

What are the advantages of parametric EQ?

• Full control over frequency of bands.

• Full control over shape of bands (Q).

• You know what the type of filters are.

• Provides a visual reference.

What are the disadvantages of parametric EQ?

• This could offer too much choice which could lead to unmusical tone shaping.

• Visual reference can cause you to mix with your eyes and not your ears.