Filter and EQ

Question 1

High Pass Filter

Answer 1

Allows high freq to pass while decreasing those below

Question 2

Low Pass Filter

Answer 2

Allows low freq to pass while decreasing those above

Question 3

Notch filter

Answer 3

Decreases a range of freq around a center freq

Question 4

Bandpass Filter

Answer 4

Decreases all freqs above and below a set bandwidth

Question 5

High shelf

Answer 5

Increases or decreases all freq above the selected freq

Question 6

Low shelf

Answer 6

Increase or Decrease all freq below the selected freq

Question 7

Peak filter

Answer 7

Boosts a range of Freq around a center Freq

Question 8

What is Cut-off Freq?

Answer 8

The point at which the output level falls by 3 db

Question 9

what are the most common Slope dB/Octave

Answer 9

6-12-18-24

Question 10

EQ

Answer 10

Network of 2 or more filters to modify the frequency spectrum

Question 11

Crossover

Answer 11

divides the freq spectrum into two or more bands

Question 12

Active EQ

Answer 12

Amplifier circuit gives the EQ the capability to decrease or boost levels

Question 13

Passive EQ

Answer 13

Cannot Boost levels

Question 14

Parametric EQ

Answer 14

Allows the operator to precisely remove unwanted freq while having less impact on the tone of the audio

Question 15

Graphic EQ

Answer 15

Allows the operator to control a specific number of freq