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Guide to Equalizers

Equalizer : What is it?

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Equalizers are electrical audio devices used to boost and cut separate the frequencies that make up an audio signal. This procedure is done by using several filters that attenuate the fixed audio frequency bands and a bandwidth’s center frequency. Equalizers also control the mid frequencies of several bands. They are used for sound enhancement, boosting sound pickups, reducing interferences, and lowering noise. Two of the major tones that they adjust include Bass (Low Frequency or LF) and Treble (High Frequency or HF). 

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Types Of Equalizers

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Kinds of Equalizers include the following:

Shelving equalizers

  • Shelving equalizers are built in with most music mixers.
  • The controls for Treble (HF) and Bass (LF) can be cut or amplified at a specific knee or point.
  • Most have midpoint frequency (MF) levels that can be adjusted according to preference.

Graphic equalizers

  • Graphic equalizers have dual channels between 27 to 31 bands.
  • Each band usually comes with a slide pot for making individual cut and boost adjustments of +/- 6 to 15 decibels.
  • They come with unbalanced and balanced servo inputs and signal/chassis ground lift capacities.
  • They have an input gain range of +/- 12 decibels.
  • They are available in one-half, two-third, and one-third octave models.

Parametric equalizers

  • Parametric equalizers consist of individual adjustments for the Q (peak/dip sharpness), cut/boost, and center frequencies.
  • They can have up to five band parametric controls and graphic equalizers.
  • They can have over 20 frequency band changers.
  • They also feature input rotary faders, gain adjustments, and sub and EQ controls.

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Choosing Equalizers (Buying Tips)

Input jacks: Choose an equalizer with different input jacks for use with different audio-visual devices like stereos and DVD players. Just make sure your AV device is equipped with the corresponding output connector.


Number of bands:
If you want a wide variety of bands, choose a graphic equalizer or a digital parametric equalizer that provides 10 to 30 bands.

True response:
Choose a true response equalizer to ensure realistic sound outputs corresponding to the GUI settings or front panel indicators. This feature also provides separate band adjustment and removes overload and band interaction.

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