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Notice how the response curve mimics the position of the sliders
With the graphic EQ you adjust
parameters
--
center frequency
with a parametric EQ you can
parametric EQ has fewer filters
much more with it. Below, the three Music filters have been
The corresponding filter response curve appears below:
This filter curve appears extreme, yet it equalize
to produce decent sound. Of course, this only works within the sound system’s limitations.
Perhaps we would like our video presentations to
theatre” bass -- but if your system cannot handle such performance,
screeches and rattles, respect
filters are often used to null out frequencies
high BW filers find use as “tone controls” for music playback.
Factory EQ settings
The factory settings described on Page
of your own adjustments. These default settings are based upon experience with sound
installations. Likely you’ll notice much better sound than with no EQ. Certainly, however,
you’re free to choose your own set
Notice how the response curve mimics the position of the sliders – it’s a
graphic
With the graphic EQ you adjust
only
the gain or attenuation of each filter. Its
center frequency
and
bandwidth
– are fixed by design. On the other hand,
with a parametric EQ you can – guess what – adjust
all
these parameters. Often a
parametric EQ has fewer filters compared to a typical graphic equalizer, yet you can do so
Below, the three Music filters have been set as shown:
The corresponding filter response curve appears below:
This filter curve appears extreme, yet it equalizes a cheap pair of computer
produce decent sound. Of course, this only works within the sound system’s limitations.
Perhaps we would like our video presentations to shine with sparkling highs and “movie
system cannot handle such performance, you may
screeches and rattles, respectively. Be creative, but be careful! Generally: S
ll out frequencies that tend toward acoustic feedback. Smoother,
high BW filers find use as “tone controls” for music playback.
The factory settings described on Page 20 prevail should you choose not to make any
of your own adjustments. These default settings are based upon experience with sound
installations. Likely you’ll notice much better sound than with no EQ. Certainly, however,
you’re free to choose your own settings, including no EQ (flat response).
graphic
EQ!
Its other
are fixed by design. On the other hand,
these parameters. Often a
a typical graphic equalizer, yet you can do so
a cheap pair of computer speakers
produce decent sound. Of course, this only works within the sound system’s limitations.
sparkling highs and “movie
may end up with
Sharp, low BW
that tend toward acoustic feedback. Smoother,
prevail should you choose not to make any
of your own adjustments. These default settings are based upon experience with sound
installations. Likely you’ll notice much better sound than with no EQ. Certainly, however,
