Shaping Sound Pt.A (Equalization)

Question 1

What are the characteristics of sound?

Answer 1

• Pitch
• Loudness
• Timbre

Question 2

(Obj.-Subj.)

Frequency{Hz}

Answer 2

Pitch

Question 3

(Obj,-Subj.)

Amplitude

Answer 3

Loudness

Question 4

(Obj.-Subj.)

Harmonic Content {Spectral Content}

Answer 4

Timbre

Question 5

(Obj.-Subj.)

Dynamic Envelope {ASDR}

Answer 5

Timbre

Question 6

Equalization/EQ

Answer 6

Enables the ability to adjust the volume level of a frequency(or range of frequencies) within a sound giving it the feel, tone, and character you want.

Question 7

Sweepable EQ (Semi-parametric)

Answer 7

A convenient and flexible EQ that lets you sweep a certain range of frequencies w/a sweepable mid frequency

Question 8

Parametric EQ

Answer 8

The most flexible type of EQ, gives you more control, bandwidth or Q

Question 9

Where are Parametric EQ’s most commonly found?

Answer 9

in DAW’s

Question 10

Graphic EQ

Answer 10

The most visually graphic and at a glance you can see what frequencies are boosted or cut

Question 11

What are the shaped tools used to process the spectra content w/a Parametric EQ?

Answer 11

1. Filters (High/Low pass)
2. Shelves (High/Low shelves)
3. Bell Curves
4. Notch Filters
5. Band-Pass Filters

Question 12

What parameters are used to process spectral content w/a Parametric EQ?

Answer 12

1. Frequency (sometimes referred to as Cut-Off Frequency)
2. Gain (Amplitude)
3. Quality Factor, or Q (width of the band)
4. Slope: dB/Octave (for filters and shelves)

Question 13

High Pass Filter/”HPF”

Answer 13

Allows high frequencies above the cutoff frequency to pass

Question 14

Cutoff Frequency

Answer 14

The frequency at which the signal is attenuated 3dB