Originally posted by: fatbaby
it should generally form a "v" shape
Yes; that's called a "response curve" and the shape of the curve found to be most pleasing to the human ear is that "V" shape.
What most people don't understand is that an EQ should be mostly used for CUTTING frequencies, not BOOSTING them. In certain situations, like car audio, you need a boost in the bass frequency area to compensate for the low-frequency road noise that comes up thru the floor.
However, in the mobile environment, middle frequencies, especially in the 1-8KHz range usually need severe cutting.
If you look at the EQs used in a club, for example, they will look NOTHING like what you might expect them to look like. EQs are used to cut frequencies that are overbearing, either b/c of room design/reflection or equipment problems/shortcomings.
But, I know what you're trying to do. Do this:
Start with everything at zero (middle detent) position. Slowly move each slider, one by one and hear what it's doing to your sound. This band boosts/cuts the kick drum. This band, the female voices. This band, the cymbals, etc, etc. Work with a song you're familiar with. Preferably something w/vocals. YOu'll get it after a lot of trial and error.
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