Usual EQ for instruments

[ant]

I know different ppl prefer different EQ on the instruments, but what is the main sorta EQ's that ppl use for instruments? eg . . bass, piano, guitar, vox

I know this is a generalised topic, but I really want to get a gud sound for setting up a nu rig, and I just want to make sure I get all the EQ sorted out for each instrument

Any comments, no matter how long winded, would be much appreciated

 

Tony

[david.elsbury]

To get a gud sound for a nu rig, bro, you need to find out the frequencies that different instruments resonate/make sound at.

E.G for vocals, for more bite and diction you boost 1-4 k, to lose mud you drop around the 500 area, and so on.

Kick drum, for a clickier sound boost the highs e.g 1-4 k,

 

And so on. Check out the soundcraft website for a downloadable PDF "Guide to Mixing" this has what I'm talking about.

Or just experiment.

And ENOUGH with the text speak already.... :unsure:

[Chris L]

It will depend on the mics, the PA and the hardware in general you use, but:

This is what I would do for my main area(generally rock stuff - the style has a big effect on what I would do), IMHO:

 

Vox:

Male:some high cut to reduce sibilance

a little mid low boost to increase the apparent power of the vocals

and, depending on the feedback situation and how deep the voice is, a little bass boost, again to increase the power

 

Female:some high cut to reduce sibilance

a little mid high boost to increase the apparent power of the vocals and make them stand out a bit more

cut most of the bass to help control any feedback problems

 

Guitar: depends what the guitarist wants their sound to be, but:

Definition at 5-6kHz (boost for a clear sound)

power at 1-4kHz; the higher the boost frequency at this level, the more "scratchy" the sound

warmth at 300-500Hz

boom (good for metal) at 100-200Hz

 

Bass: again, sound dependant: (detailed because I'm a bassist)

finger noise (dep on the player) 3-10kHz

definition at 3-4kHz

boost at 1-2kHz for the sound to cut across (good for rock)

boost at 500-800Hz for a real bite

boost at 300-500Hz for an edge to the sound in some cases

boost at 100-300Hz for a boom

boost at 50-100Hz for a sub-sonic feel (only really works when you have bass bins)

 

Keyboard: I compensate this for any strong notes which just cut over everything else and get in the way and try to level it.

 

Well, that's my opinion :unsure:.

That's all the instruments (except drums, but I find that is very kit dependant and a different essay) that I do regularly, so I hope it helps.

 

Chris

[charlyfarly]

I know different ppl prefer different EQ on the instruments, but what is the main sorta EQ's that ppl use for instruments? eg . . bass, piano, guitar, vox

I know this is a generalised topic, but I really want to get a gud sound for setting up a nu rig, and I just want to make sure I get all the EQ sorted out for each instrument

Any comments, no matter how long winded, would be much appreciated

 

Tony

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Get your 'rig' set up by people that know what they are doing and then use your ears!

"This is my favourite EQ"

 

Belm.

[london sound]

Get your 'rig' set up by people that know what they are doing and then use your ears!

        "This is my favorite EQ"

 

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This is the best way, you cannot mix/eq by numbers. Use your ears and try to use the best mic for the right job in the best sounding position, also make sure that the instrument is tuned!! you would be suprised at how many competent drummers cannot tune their drum kit.

I use very little channel EQ with the band I work with due to the fact that the sound they give me is good in the first place.

 

 

 

Ian