Channel Equalization EQ, High EQ, Mid Eq, Low Eq

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CHANNEL EQUALIZATION (EQ)

Each channel has 3-band equalization: low shelving, mid peaking, and high shelving. It’s probably all the EQ you’ll ever need! Shelving means that the circuitry boosts or cuts all frequencies past the speciﬁ ed frequency. For example, the low EQ boosts bass frequencies below 80 Hz and continues down to the lowest note you never heard. Peaking means that certain frequencies form a “hill” around the center frequency.

With too much EQ, you can really upset things. We’ve designed a lot of boost and cut into each equalizer circuit because we know that everyone will occasionally need that. But if you max the EQ on every channel, you’ll get mix mush. Equalize subtly and use the left sides of the knobs (cut), as well as the right (boost). If you ﬁ nd yourself repeatedly using full boost or cut, consider altering the sound source, such as placing a mic differently, trying a different kind of mic, changing the strings, or hiring a new lead singer.

14. HIGH EQ

The high EQ provides up to 15 dB of boost or cut above 12 kHz, and is ﬂ at at the center detent. Use it to add sizzle to cymbals, an overall sense of transparency, or an edge to keyboards, vocals, guitar and bacon frying. Turn it down a little to reduce sibilance or to mask tape hiss.

15. MID EQ

The mid EQ provides up to 15 dB of boost or cut at 2.5 kHz, and is ﬂ at at the center detent. Midrange EQ is often thought of as the most dynamic, because the frequencies that deﬁ ne any particular sound are almost always found in this range. You can create many interesting and useful EQ changes by turning this knob down, as well as up.

16. LOW EQ

The low EQ provides up to 15 dB of boost or cut below 80 Hz. The circuit is ﬂ at (no boost or cut) at the center detent position. This frequency represents the punch in bass drums, bass guitar, fat synth patches, and some really serious male singers who eat raw beef for breakfast.