b-8 EQ question

[musix]

Sorry about the question I'm new. Just would like some feedback. I want to get the most out of the onboard EQ. but have little knowledge on using it. I read a post on EQ but can't seem to apply it. (Could someone who owns a br-8?) Please tell me how they set their EQ on each instument. And does EQ help noise? What is EQ's role in recording? thank you for your time.

 

[BobO]

Hi...Welcome Aboard! I'm pretty new around here myself, but I do own the BR8, and I love it. As far as the eq, I always record everything flat and tweak only when necessary. I've read that it's often more effective to actually subtract eq, rather than add it to a track. I usually wind up boosting the bass a bit, along with the high end on the acoustic guitar and drums (snare, cymbals, etc.). I can't really tell you which specific frequencies I boost and cut, or by how much. I always just fool around with it until it sounds right on my speakers.

If you haven't already, start reading some of the recording magazines that are out there to get a good feel for the whole subject of eq. Also, you might try a web search on "equalization" and see what you come up with.

Good luck, and have fun!

 

[musix]

thancx

thanks alot. I'm going to do a search right now.