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DIY: Equalizer

A good principle to keep in mind when equalizing audio is that it is better to reduce the gain on an equalizer than to boost it. This is because boosting the gain on an equalizer can sometimes cause distortion by overloading the maximum output volume. In many cases, you can create the same effect of boosting in one area by cutting frequencies in another area.

Instructions

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      Reduce the volume of the "treble" or "high" frequency band on your equalizer to reduce the amount of brightness audio has. Reducing the volume of these frequencies will also make the bass frequencies sound louder relative to the other frequencies.

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      Increase the volume of the "treble" or "high" frequency band on your equalizer to increase the amount of brightness audio has. This will enhance the high frequencies of the audio, causing them to sound brighter and more articulate.

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      Reduce the volume of the "midrange" frequency band on your equalizer to make the audio less harsh and aggressive sounding.

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      Increase the volume of the "midrange" frequency band on your equalizer to make the audio sound more defined. Boosting this frequency band can improve a muddy sounding mix.

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      Reduce the "bass" or "low" frequency band on your equalizer to reduce the heavy and "boomy" sounding frequencies of audio. Cutting this frequency band can improve the clarity of the audio. It will also make the treble frequencies sound louder relative to the other frequencies.

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      Increase the volume of the "bass" or "low" frequency band on your equalizer to add weight and power to the bass frequencies of audio.

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