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The focus EQ has two main uses
1. Replace a console EQ
2. A high quality recording path for Microphones and
instruments
Better than an average console EQ because:-
More Inputs:-
Mic (A superb quality MicPre
stage)
Line
Instrument (Guitar)
More EQ bands, 6 stages:-
High & Low Filters
High and Low Shelving
Filters
2 Mid Parametric (Bell shape)
F O C U S E Q
p r o d u c t i n f o r m a t i o n
Focus EQ
-3
-5
-10 -7
-20
Mic
+48
Ø
dB
EQ can also be switched to either
4 bands of bell shape curves or 2
bands of bell plus 2 bands of
shelving for greater control and
flexibility
Has the legendary Focusrite EQ
sound
Green 2
-1
0
+1 +2
+3
Input Trim
–
Mic
Inst
dB
+
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- Page 1 2 bands of stage) shelving for greater control and Line flexibility Instrument (Guitar) Has the legendary Focusrite EQ More EQ bands, 6 stages:- sound High & Low Filters High and Low Shelving Filters 2 Mid Parametric (Bell shape)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
c o n t e n t s FOCUS EQ Green Focus EQ (introduction) ........4 Section (i): Setting Up Power Connections . -
Page 4: Power Connections
f o c u s e q Focus EQ The Focus EQ is a single channel parametric equaliser that you can use to equalise individual vocals and instruments. It accepts line level input (such as from a tape machine, high output level instruments, or the insert of a channel), instrument level input (such as from a guitar), and microphone input. -
Page 5: Power Supply
s e t t i n g u p Power Supply The Focus EQ will work correctly from either 50 Hz or 60 Hz power supplies, and draw approximately 35VA from the mains supply at highest load. The module will operate on a range of voltages, and has a two-position switch on the rear panel that should be set to the correct voltage: Set to this position if the module is to be used with 115V... -
Page 6: Preamplifier
f o c u s e q Preamplifier Controls The Mic and Input Trim rotary controls set the gain on the input signal (see the sec- tion Setting the Gain). +48 is the phantom power button. When lit, it provides phantom power to the microphone connected to the channel. -
Page 7: Setting The Gain
f u n c t i o n s Mic switch lit, Mic input is dominant Inst switch is lit, the Inst input is used When the Mic & Inst switch are not lit, the Line input is used The Mic and Inst switches on the front of the unit determine which of the inputs is used. -
Page 8: Setting The Phase
f o c u s e q Setting the Phase When recording a single source using more than one microphone, it is possible for the signals from the microphones to be out of phase, which affects the quality of the recording since signals that are out of phase tend to sound “thin”. -
Page 9: Low And High Filters
f u n c t i o n s Low and High Filters The Low filter allows everything above a certain frequency to pass through, hence it removes very low frequency signals. Setting the Low filter to a certain frequency attenuates (reduces the volume of) all frequencies below that. -
Page 10: Using Low And High Filters
f o c u s e q Using the Low and High Filters The Low and High filters are usually used to correct problems with a signal rather than being used in a creative way (for example, to create a special ef fect). Use the Low filter to remove: Unwanted rumble. -
Page 11: Controls
f u n c t i o n s When in shelf mode, the Low and High Eq affect all frequencies below or above a given frequency. You can modify the amount of attenuation, or can add gain instead. Thus, the Low Eq lifts or cuts the low-frequency end of the frequency spectrum, and the High Eq lifts or cuts the high-frequency end. -
Page 12: Low Mid And High Mid Eq
t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Low Mid Eq and High Mid Eq The Low Mid Eq and High Mid Eq are parametrics, which give you control over the entire frequency spectrum. Unlike the filters, the parametrics affect only a given fre- quency, plus some frequencies to either side. - Page 13 f u n c t i o n s The Low Mid Eq co vers the frequency range from 40 Hz to 1.2 kHz, and the High Mid Eq covers 600 Hz to 18 kHz. You can see that they o verlap, which gives access to the middle frequencies from either parametric.
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Page 14: Using Parametrics
f o c u s e q Using the Parametrics Use the parametrics to colour the sound and create a presence. For example, you can take the sound of an instrument and improve its clarity in the mix. You can also use the parametrics in narrow Q mode to notch out a frequency (for example, to remove fret buzz). -
Page 15: When To Use Equalisation
f u n c t i o n s When to Use Equalisation You can apply equalisation when recording or while mixing down a finished track. You usually record flat (without equalisation) and then apply equalisation at mix- down, unless you are assigning several instruments to a single track, in which case you need to get the equalisation correct during recording. - Page 16 f o c u s e q Instrument Tone Quality Useful Frequencies Voice Presence 5 kHz Sibilance 7.5 - 10 kHz Boominess 200 - 240 Hz Fullness 120 Hz Electric guitar Fullness 240 Hz Bite 2.5 kHz Bass guitar Attack or pluck 700 - 1000 Hz Bottom 60 - 80 Hz...
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Page 17: Non-Operation
t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Non-Operation If none of the LEDs light, check the mains supply: 1. Is the module connected to the mains supply? 2. Is the socket switched off? 3. - Page 18 f o c u s e q Territory Company Contact Address Phone Austria ATEC GmbH Erich Hofbauer A-2325 Mimberg/Velm, Im Winkel 5 00 43 2234 74004 00 43 2234 74074 Australia AR Audio Engineering G. Maxwell Twartz 558 Darling Street, 00 61 2 9810 5300 00 61 2 9810 5355 Pty.
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Page 19: Worldwide Distributors
Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C Thailand M r. Sira Hanbuntro ng 665 Machachai Road Bangkok 10200 00 662 222 8613/4 00 662 225 3173 Focusrite Audio Nathan Eames 19 Lincoln Road, Cressex Business Park, +44 (0)1494 462246 +44 (0)1494 459920 Engineering Ltd High Wycombe Bucks HP12 3RD. - Page 20 n o t e s...
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