A graphic equalizer, commonly known as 'EQ', is used to modify the frequency response of an audio system. In other words, a graphic equalizer modifies the sound emitted by the playback of a song or instrument. An EQ can be used to increase or decrease the power of different frequencies, from the lowest to the highest. Let's see together how it is used.
Steps
Step 1. Set all EQ sliders to 0 or the center position
This way the sound will be reproduced from the speakers without adding any audio effects.
Step 2. Listen to the sound emitted from your speakers to see if an adjustment is needed
Step 3. Remember that the equalizer sliders on the left normally start at 20 Hz and refer to the 'bass', which is the lowest sound frequencies
Normally, they end on the right with a frequency of about 16 kHz and refer to the 'highs'. The central part of the sliders is used to adjust the frequencies between 400 Hz and 1, 6 kHz.
Step 4. Adjust your equalizer only after you understand how it works
Step 5. Set the desired volume after adjusting the equalizer
Advice
- Don't abuse the equalizer. Sound equalization can make up for the shortcomings of your stereo system, but remember that, professional engineers, following the artist's information, have already perfectly equalized the sound before recording the disc. However, different audio speakers produce different sound. In addition, identical speakers generate a different response, at different frequencies, based on their location. For these reasons, the main purpose of an equalizer is to compensate for the differences in the response of the speakers at various frequencies.
- Equalizing a sound is a very simple effect to manage, but it can seem difficult.
- Playing with the equalizer of your stereo system can cause distortion of the sound generated by the speakers.
- Normally, it is the lower frequencies that need correction, with an increase or decrease in power. Changing the higher frequencies, on the other hand, could result in a less 'clear' sound. When you have obtained the desired power at the lowest frequencies, or the maximum that can be delivered by your speakers, concentrate on adjusting the higher frequencies (the equalizer sliders located at the far right), then, if necessary, move on to adjusting the intermediate frequencies.
