EQ Myths

[miroslav]

Saw this article on the ProSound website...covering an assortment of EQ myths.
It's a bit techy in spots, but it might help the next time someone tries selling you some EQ snake oil.

Exposing Mythology About Equalizers & Equalization - ProSoundWeb

 

[Gtoboy]

My favorite bit: "The frequency response of most performing rooms looks like a heart attack victim’s EKG results. Associated with each change in amplitude is a corresponding change in phase response. Describing them as unbelievably jagged is being conservative."

 

[mixsit]

Wow. The last half of #6 is awesome! Thanks.

 

[miroslav]

Are you planning to test out some parametric EQs with sharp constant-Q on your room?

 

[mixsit]

Are you planning to test out some parametric EQs with sharp constant-Q on your room?

Me? Nah. I just like picking up geeky' info like this about how this stuff works.

 

[Shakedown St.]

Thanks!