Step 2: Try Some Equalization - Alesis PEQ-450 Reference Manual

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Step 2: Try some equalization

Play some signal into the unit
While learning the unit, you should play a CD or a multitrack source
into the equalizer. Choose a song or part that doesn't change much,
so that you can take your time experimenting with the different
features.
1. Turn the
unit.
2. Begin playing your source material. Turn the
clockwise until the average level is around –15 on the
meter.
3. Turn the
BAND 5 FREQUENCY
the EQ.
4. Press the
equalization effect. Press it again to return to the EQed signal.
Experiment with the other band controls to get acquainted with the
unit.
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all the way down so that you don't distort the
INPUT
knob until it reads
BAND 5 Q
and
button to hear your signal without the
BYPASS
knobs to hear the effects of
BAND 5 GAIN
I N P U T
. Adjust the
HIGH SHELF
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knob
INPUT