Adobe 22011292 - Audition - PC Using Instruction page 105

USING ADOBE AUDITION
Effects reference
Before mastering audio, consider the requirements of the destination medium. If the destination is the web, for
example, the file will likely be played over computer speakers that poorly reproduce bass sounds. To compensate, you
can boost bass frequencies during the equalization stage of the mastering process.
Adjusts the overall tonal balance.
Equalizer
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Shows frequency along the horizontal ruler (x-axis) and amplitude along the vertical ruler (y-axis), with the
Graph
curve representing the amplitude change at specific frequencies. Frequencies in the graph range from lowest to highest
in a logarithmic fashion (evenly spaced by octaves).
Drag control points in the graph to visually adjust the settings below.
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Low Shelf and High Shelf Enable
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Activates a peaking filter in the center of the frequency spectrum.
Peaking Enable
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Indicates the center frequency of each frequency band.
Hz
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Indicates the level of each frequency band.
dB
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Controls the width of the affected frequency band. Low Q values (up to 3) affect a larger range of frequencies and
Q
are best for overall audio enhancement. High Q values (6–12) affect a very narrow band and are ideal for removing a
particular, problematic frequency, like 60-Hz hum.
Adds ambience. Drag the Amount slider to change the ratio of original to reverberant sound.
Reverb
Exaggerates high-frequency harmonics, adding crispness and clarity. Mode options include Retro for light
Exciter
distortion, Tape for bright tone, and Tube for quick, dynamic response. Drag the Amount slider to adjust the level of
processing.
Adjusts the stereo image (disabled for mono audio). Drag the Width slider to the left to narrow the image
Widener
and increase central focus. Drag the slider to the right to expand the image and enhance spatial placement of individual
sounds.
Applies a limiter that reduces dynamic range, boosting perceived levels. A setting of 0% reflects
Loudness Maximizer
original levels; 100% applies maximum limiting.
Determines output levels after processing. For example, to compensate for EQ adjustments that reduce
Output Gain
overall level, boost the output gain.
More Help topics
"Techniques for restoring audio" on page 86
"Match volume across multiple
"Applying effects in the Waveform
"Applying effects in the Multitrack
"Use effect presets" on page 61
Activate shelving filters at either end of the frequency spectrum.
files" on page 56
Editor" on page 62
Editor" on page 63
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