Chapter 8 The Equalizer Vocab

Question 1

Equalizer

Answer 1

allows us boost or attenuate frequency certain frequencies or frequency bands (group of frequencies)

Question 2

Peak Filter

Answer 2

A peak- shaped bell curve that boosts or attenuates frequencies around a selected center frequency

Question 3

Bandwidth

Answer 3

The amount of frequencies included in a band (how many frequencies will be affected to the left and right of the center frequency)

Question 4

The quality factor

Answer 4

(the Q) the width of the EQ band that you are adjusting. A wide Q - value would mean that you are adjusting a wider area of hertz, while a narrow Q would affect fewer frequencies.

The Q is simply the tool used to adjust the size of your bandwidth.

Question 5

Shelving Filters

Answer 5

A rise or drop in frequency response at a selected frequency, which tapers off to a preset level and continues at that level to the end of the audio spectrum.

Question 6

High/Low Pass Filter

Answer 6

allows certain frequencies to be passed at full volume while other sections of the spectrum are attenuated.

Question 7

Cutoff Frequency

Answer 7

Frequency at which the signal is attenuated or cut

Question 8

Notch Filter

Answer 8

Used to zero in on a certain frequency and remove it