Filters and Equalizers

Question 1

On a bandpass filter one can vary the _____________

Answer 1

cut-off frequencies

Question 2

On a graphic equalizer one can select the ______________ and control the __________ of each band

Answer 2

center frequency, gain

Question 3

A graphic level equalizer can be described as a set of filters, each characterized and identified by its fixed ________ and ___________

Answer 3

center frequency and bandwidth

Question 4

Filters affect the ____________ of a sound by the ____________ of certain frequency ranges

Answer 4

spectrum, attenuation

Question 5

A high-pass filter attenuates frequencies ___________ the cut-off frequency

Answer 5

below

Question 6

A high shelf filter boosts or attenuates frequencies ___________ the cut-off or turnover frequency

Answer 6

above

Question 7

The cut-off frequency of a filter is the frequency attenuated by ________

Answer 7

-3dB

Question 8

Equalization that boosts frequencies around 3 kHz may be used to improve _________

Answer 8

presence

Question 9

The Q of a filter is the ratio of the ________ to the __________

Answer 9

center frequency, bandwidth

Question 10

A high Q value represents a ________

Answer 10

narrow bandwidth

Question 11

The ________ circuit on a mixer or DAW allows several signals to be sent to the same processor in varying amounts

Answer 11

Auxiliary