User Manual
Master Fader and My Fader Reference Guide
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Chapter 14 : Channel View : Output Parametric EQ
Introduction
The parametric equalizer is a great tool for dialing in the response for the room or to squelch feedback from
monitors. The LR, auxes and matrices have up to 4-band EQ with high shelving, high-mid peaking, low-mid
peaking and low shelving and a high-pass lter (HPF) and low-pass lter (LPF), both with selectable slopes.
The sub outs also have 4-band EQ, but they do not have a high-pass lter (HPF) or low-pass
lter (LPF).
You can really upset things with too much EQ. Each EQ band has a lot of boost and cut
because that is needed on occasion. But if the EQ is maxed on every channel, the mix turns
to mush. Equalize subtly, using cut, as well as boost. If you nd yourself repeatedly using
a lot of boost or cut, consider altering the sound source, such as placing a mic dierently,
trying a dierent kind of mic, a dierent vocalist, changing the strings, gargling, or all of the above.
There are actually two dierent types of parametric EQ to choose from on each output: clean, surgical
modern PEQ and classic sounding vintage PEQ. That’s right, you can mix and match to heart’s content!
We will dissect both the modern and vintage PEQs separately, but let’s begin by taking a peek at what
features apply to both. Modern PEQ is discussed further on pages 117-123, while more information about
the vintage PEQ may be found on pages 124-125.
Arrival is easy. Simply tap the graphic/parametric EQ curve at the top of the master fader channel
from the mixer view or from any input channel view.
What’s more, you don’t have to decide between utilizing PEQ or GEQ...use one or the other or both
simultaneously! This extra exibility allows you to take advantage of each output EQ’s strengths by choosing
the right tool for the job. For example, if you prefer to ght feedback with the graphic EQ, you may continue
to do so while also utilizing the parametric EQ for general tone shaping. Or perhaps you would rather
use the parametric EQ to ght feedback and use the graphic EQ to tune the room? The parametric
EQ looks and works similarly to that of the channel input EQ with just a couple of minor dierences.
The default output EQ view may be changed in Tools > Settings > Default Output EQ View
for even faster access. [See page 155 for more information].