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How to Set a Sound Equalizer

Using equalization separates average audio from professional audio. An equalizer allows you to sculpt the way your audio sounds. Boosting (raising) or cutting (lowering) the frequencies that make up a sound wave accentuates the subtle qualities within the sound. Sound waves consist of a range of frequencies measured in hertz (Hz). In an equalizer, knobs are assigned to sections of those frequencies with the lowest bass frequencies on the left and the highest treble frequencies on the right.

Things You'll Need

  • Recorded sound
  • Audio playing device
  • Equalizer
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Instructions

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      Set the knobs on your equalizer to zero. Notice that the zero position of each knob points straight up. Play the recorded sound to hear it in its naturally recorded state.

    • 2

      Turn the lower frequency knobs counterclockwise to de-emphasize them. This thins out muffled sound or sound that has too much booming bass. Conversely, turning low frequency knobs clockwise accentuates the bass. This thickens audio or rounds it out.

    • 3

      Turn the highest frequency knobs counterclockwide to de-emphasize them. This reduces piercing or metallic sounds. Turning high frequency knobs clockwise accentuates these frequencies to round out muffled sounds. High frequencies also create punch in audio.

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