User Manual

Using the Audio EQ Tool
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To isolate the frequency:
1. Use the ¼-octave influence range.
2. Set the midrange EQ parameter to –15 dB.
3. Use the EQ Range slider to move the midpoint of the parametric curve until it isolates the
bass frequency.
In this case, the bass frequency to de-emphasize is approximately 80 Hz.
Once you locate the frequency you want, you can adjust it as needed.
To locate a specific frequency and either emphasize or de-emphasize it:
t Use the ¼-octave influence range and a large negative decibel value.
t Keep both the high shelf and low shelf set to zero.
t Use the EQ Range slider to move the center point of the parametric curve along the
frequency range while you play the audio track.
Using Audio EQ Templates
Your Avid editing application provides a set of predefined audio EQ templates. The EQ
templates are designed to fix problems that you often encounter with audio clips. For example,
Tape Hiss Filter rolls off frequencies above 4 kHz. NTSC Hum Buster cuts the bass on
frequencies that often cause hum on NTSC systems. The templates are accessible from the Fast
menu in the Audio EQ tool. You can also add your own custom EQ templates to the Fast menu.