EQUALISATION IN THE AUDIO MIX

Audio Equalisation Guide for Professional Recording Studios and Home Studios
“Audio Manuals for Sound Engineers” series”
2018 Edition
-PRESENTATION
Equalisation in the Audio Mix
A brief guide to using the equaliser correctly as part of the fine-tuning processes involved in audio mixing.
After a section on understanding sound, we move on to exploring the equaliser and its role in mix management.
The important distinction between “pre-equalisation” and the subsequent “mix equalisation” will serve to establish solid reference points for the sound engineer, whilst also ensuring a thorough understanding of all operational criteria.
Finally, the last few chapters are devoted to the practical applications of equalisation with various musical instruments.*** OUTLINE OF THE WORK **** Contents
* Preface and Dedication
* Author’s BiographySECTION 1 - INTRODUCTIONChapter 01 – Project Plan

Chapter 02 – Analogue and digital
- Foreword
– Digital EQ vs Analogue EQ
- Quality
- Digital sounds better when
- Some tests
- My personal opinion
- To conclude

Chapter 03 – Understanding Sound
- Foreword
- The sounds
- Noises
- Height of sounds
- The stamp
- Stamp parameters
- Natural harmonics
- The waveform
- The manipulation of timbre
- The harmonic spectrum

SECTION 2 – THE EQUALISER

Chapter 04 – What is the purpose of the eq?
- Foreword
– Eq balancing function
– The Eq’s cleaning function
– The Eq’s compaction function
– A key feature of Eq
– The cosmetic function of Eq

Chapter 05 – Types of equaliser
– Fixed-band equaliser
– Parametric band equalisers
– Shelf and Peak
– HPF and LPF

Chapter 06 – Other tonal processors
– Static and dynamic equalisers
– Exciter
– Inflator

Chapter 07 – EQ controls

Chapter 08 – EQ or dyn first?
- Foreword
– The stages of equalisation
– When to insert the Dyn

SECTION 3 – THE EQUALISATION PROCESS

Chapter 09 – Preventive equalisation
- Foreword
– How to proceed
– Pre-amplification EQ for melodic instruments
– Pre-emptive EQ for drums

Chapter 10 – Mix Equalisation
- Foreword
– Equalisation in the basic mix
– Equalisation in the final mix
– Compacting levelling
– Prominent equalisation
– Cosmetic equalisation
– Eq Dynamics and Automation
– Objectives of Equalisation
– Comparison with top-performing models

SECTION 4 – EQ FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Chapter 11 – Equalisation of the lead vocal
– Preventive equalisation
– Cosmetic equalisation
– Resulting equation
- De-Essing
– Audio Enhancement

Chapter 12 – Bass and Double Bass Equalisation
– Levelling equalisation
– A good connection with the bass drum
– Should I do the Eq or the Dyn first?

Chapter 13 – Equalisation of drums and percussion
- Bass drum
- Snare drum
– Charleston
- TomTom and Timpani
– Congas and bongos
– Over Heads
- Percussion set

Chapter 14 – Piano Equalisation
- Foreword
– Let’s get started
– Stage monitoring
– Volume ratios L and R
– Pre-equalisation
– Mix of the piano tracks
– Types of sound and equalisation

Chapter 15 – Guitar Equalisation

Chapter 16 – Equalisation of orchestral instruments
– Solo performances
– Instruments in the Section

SECTION 5 - CONCLUSION

Chapter 17 – In conclusion

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