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Today I got a good question from Clive - he was having trouble playing an mp3 file due to incompatible sampling rates. I know many of you will hit this issue from time to time, so here’s a great solution…

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Like everything else in music or recording, applying equalization (EQ) is an art. Human beings generally can hear frequencies between 20 Hz (Hertz) – 20 kHz). If you know which frequencies characterize different instruments, you can use equalization to create the specific effect you are looking for. In this article, you’ll have a good introduction to effectively using EQ to correct sound or mix problems, or to add creativity to your results.

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The equalizer (EQ) is probably the most common signal processing tool used by sound recording engineers. But just what is an equalizer? - And how can they be used effectively to enhance the sound for the listener? In this series of articles, we’ll cover equalizers, then compressors, what problems they help solve, and a practical introductions to how to use them effectively.

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All studio monitors will sound different depending on the room. So let’s discuss…Room Acoustics. Each room has its own acoustic culture and characteristic frequency response curve (FRC).

These are far from consistent between seemingly similar rooms - for example due to furnishings and surface finishes - and each room brings its own acoustic challenges. Without doubt, the best advice for any recording studio is to…

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Mackie HR624 Active Studio Monitor
AKG C 3000 B Mic
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