Using EQ
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02R96 Version 2—Owner’s Manual
Using EQ
Input Channels, Bus Outs, Aux Sends, and the Stereo Out all feature 4-band parametric EQ.
The LOW-MID and HIGH-MID bands are peaking type. The LOW and HIGH bands can
be set to shelving, peaking, or HPF and LPF respectively. EQ settings can be stored in the
EQ library, which contains 40 preset memories and 160 user memories. See “EQ Library”
on page 150 for more information.
Preset EQs
The following table lists the preset EQs. See page 282 for detailed parameter information.
#
Preset Name
Description
1
Bass Drum 1
Emphasizes the low range of a bass drum and the attack created by the beater.
2
Bass Drum 2
Creates a peak around 80 Hz, producing a tight, stiff sound.
3
Snare Drum 1
Emphasizes “snappy” and rimshot sounds.
4
Snare Drum 2
Emphasizes various ranges for that classic rock snare drum sound.
5
Tom-tom 1
Emphasizes the attack of tom-toms, and creates a long, “leathery” decay.
6
Cymbal
Emphasizes the attack of crash cymbals, extending the “sparkling” decay.
7
High Hat
Use on a tight high-hat, emphasizing the mid to high range.
8
Percussion
Emphasizes attack and adds clarity to the high-range of instruments, such as
shakers, cabasas, and congas.
9
E. Bass 1
Produces a tight electric bass sound by cutting very low frequencies.
10
E. Bass 2
Unlike preset 9, this preset emphasizes the low range of an electric bass.
11
Syn. Bass 1
Use on a synth bass with emphasized low range.
12
Syn. Bass 2
Emphasizes the attack that is peculiar to synth bass.
13
Piano 1
Makes pianos sound brighter.
14
Piano 2
Used in conjunction with a compressor, this preset emphasizes the attack and
low range of pianos.
15
E. G. Clean
Use for line-level recording of an electric or semi-acoustic guitar to get a slightly
harder sound.
16
E. G. Crunch 1
Adjusts the tonal quality of a slightly distorted guitar sound.
17
E. G. Crunch 2
A variation on preset 16.
18
E. G. Dist. 1
Makes a heavily distorted guitar sound clearer.
19
E. G. Dist. 2
A variation on preset 18.
20
A. G. Stroke 1
Emphasizes the bright tones of acoustic guitars.
21
A. G. Stroke 2
A variation on preset 20. You can also use it with gutsy guitar sounds.
22
A. G. Arpeg. 1
Ideal for arpeggio playing on acoustic guitars.
23
A. G. Arpeg. 2
A variation on preset 22.
24
Brass Sec.
Use with trumpets, trombones, or saxes. When used with a single instrument,
try adjusting the HIGH or HIGH-MID frequency.
25
Male Vocal 1
An EQ template for male vocals. Try adjusting the HIGH or HIGH-MID parame-
ters according to the voice quality.
26
Male Vocal 2
A variation on preset 25.
27
Female Vo. 1
An EQ template for female vocals. Try adjusting the HIGH or HIGH-MID param-
eters according to the voice quality.
28
Female Vo. 2
A variation on preset 27.
29
Chorus&Harmo
An EQ template for brightening choruses.
30
Total EQ 1
Use on a stereo mix during mixdown. Sounds even better when used with a
compressor.
31
Total EQ 2
A variation on preset 30.
32
Total EQ 3
A variation on preset 30. Can also be used with paired Input or Output Chan-
nels.
