PRESONUS STUDIOLIVE 16.4.2 - V1.12 User Manual page 112

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5.4 Equalizers
What is an EQ?
5.4. 1
• Bass (60Hz to 250Hz): Because this range contains the fundamental notes of the rhythm
section, any EQ changes will affect the balance of your mix, making it fat or thin. Too much
emphasis will make for a boomy mix.
• Low-Mids (250Hz to 2 kHz): In general, you will want to emphasize the lower portion of this
range and deemphasize the upper portion. Boosting the range from 250Hz to 500Hz will accent
ambience in the studio and will add clarity to bass and lower frequency instruments. The range
between 500Hz and 2 kHz can make mid-range instruments (guitar, snare, saxophone, etc)
"honky" and too much boost between 1 kHz and 2 kHz will make your mix sound thin or "tinny".
• High-Mids (2 kHz to 4 kHz): The attack in percussive and rhythm instruments occurs in this
range. High-mids are also responsible for the projection of mid-range instruments.
• Presence (4 kHz to 6 kHz): This frequency range is responsible for the clarity of your mix and
provides a measure of control over the perception of distance. If you boost this frequency ran-
ge, the mix will be perceived as closer to the listener. Attenuating around 5 kHz will make the
mix sound further away, but also more transparent.
• Brilliance (6 kHz to 16 kHz): While this range controls the brilliance and clarity of your mix,
boosting it too much can cause some clipping so keep an eye on your Main meter.
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