Equalizers typically feature low, mid and high frequency range knobs, in addition to fader, volume and balance controls.
EQ, also known as equalization, refers to the process of balancing sound frequencies in an electronic signal. Running an EQ into your sound recorder allows you to increase and decrease low, mid and high range frequencies before you actually record -- in other words, boost the bass and/or tweak the treble of the signals going into the recording device. You can then run the recorder back through the equalizer again to alter the tones further.
Instructions
1. Power off the recording device and the equalizer. Turn volume knobs all the way down.
2. Plug your microphone and instruments into the equalizer using the XLR and/or 1/4 inch stereo cables. XLR cables are commonly used with microphones -- they are the three-pronged connectors with male and female ends that lock into place.
3. Run additional XLR and/or 1/4 inch stereo cables from your equalizer's "Main Mix Out" into your recorder's input channels.
4. Turn power on and slowly turn volume knobs up -- adjust the EQ settings as needed. Using the balance, gain and fader controls in addition to EQ will help you reach your desired sound.
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