Frequency Search and Destroy | EQ Sweeping
Let’s say one of your vocalists sounds nasally, or the guitar just sound muddy coming out of your speakers, what do you do? James Wasem joins us to talk about…
Put this EQ on EVERY channel
A common mixing mistake is boosting the low end EQ. After all, we all want punchy sound! Turns out, you get a clean and powerful low end by cutting lows…
The Most Important EQ Techniques
It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or have been mixing for years, EQ is probably the most overwhelming thing on your mixer. But turns out, there are actually…
How to Make Lead Vocals Sound Amazing
I have been in many church worship services where you can hardly hear the lead vocal. To tell you the truth, I have even led some of these services. There…
Mixing Live Drums: EQ, Compression & Gating
Drums (and bass guitar) are the foundation of a great mix. If the drums aren’t right, the mix lacks energy and loses its impact. With all the signal processing available…
Unexpected EQ for Better Bass Guitar
What’s the first thing to do when you want more of that big bass sound? “Boost the bass!” with a low shelf EQ filter. OK, don’t lie. We’ve all done…
EQ for Clean Backup Vocals
Backup vocals can add a lot of depth and strength to a worship team. But they can also muddy the mix if you’re not careful. The challenge often comes when…
EQ Tips for Keys, Pianos and Synthesizers
When it comes to EQ’ing keys, there is a big difference between what you will do for electronic keys/synthesizers and acoustic pianos. So, let’s go through both. Keys & Synthesizers…
How to Use Your Digital Mixer’s EQ
Digital mixers use parametric equalizers – which is a god-send for those who are used to a graphic equalizer with an analog system. Parametric EQ allows for so much more…
How to Set EQ with iPhone Sound Frequency Analyzer
When you get EQ right, the end result is amazing. You no longer have problems with feedback and you can run your sound at a higher volume without irritating people’s…
How to EQ Your Room with the X32
If you are ready to take your mix to the next level, it is time to EQ your room. This is also a great way to solve feedback problems. This…
One EQ Filter for Better Drums
Does it sound like your drummer is hitting a cardboard box? Or, are the drums sounding a bit muddy? Depending on your room and the drums, this is most likely…
How to Use Your Analog Mixer’s EQ
If you are not quite sure how to effectively use EQ, I promise, you are not alone. EQ may seem like a simple concept, but as you may have found,…
