Audio Masterclass /ONE

Course title: Equalization /ONE

Your journey through Audio Masterclass /ONE

WHERE YOU ARE NOW: You've watched YouTube videos on equalization. They talk about this plug-in, that plug-in, 'insider secrets' and 'little known' methods. You're confused and you don't know who to believe.

AFTER THIS COURSE: You know for sure how filters and equalizers work, what they can do to correct problems and how they can enhance your vocals, instruments, and your entire mix. You know that all you need is just one good EQ to achieve work of fully professional standard.

INTRODUCTION
Introduction
KNOWLEDGE
Introduction to equalization
Frequency and level
Level and decibels
Frequency response
What is equalization for?
Filters
Mixing console EQ
Passive EQ and tone controls
Graphic EQ
FURTHER KNOWLEDGE
Using EQ
Corrective equalization
Creative equalization

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Prime time for creative equalization is in the mix, where all the sounds you have recorded come together and need to blend well. But there are several alternative approaches, all of which can work well, given attention, thought and care. Let's start with the scenario of a live recording of a jazz band. How should you approach that EQ-wise?

The thing about recording a band live as they play, rather than doing it instrument by instrument, is that you have the opportunity to hear what the band really sounds like. And that sound will become a benchmark for your mix. If your mix doesn't achieve the same level of quality as the live sound, then you haven't done your job properly. However you will score points massively if your mix sounds even better than the live sound.

In this situation, the best approach is to start mixing (the band have all gone...

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Cut and boost
Equalizing the mix
Equalization for live sound
TUTORIALS (with audio demonstrations)
Tonal balance terms commonly used by audio engineers
Demonstrations of EQ and filters
ASSESSMENT
Sample assessment question

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