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Compressors are a type of signal processor and can be thought of as a kind of “automatic fader”. They are used either to fix problems, for example, too great a dynamic range in the recording; or to enable creative mixing for example, by adding presence to the sound track.

So how does this work?

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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. You have to rely on a person’s ear, and often trial and error.

Human beings generally can hear frequencies between 20 Hz (Hertz) – 20 kHz). Music producers use different words to describe their perception of frequencies in certain ranges.

Also, it’s helpful to know which frequencies characterize different instruments, in order to be able use equalization to create the specific effect you are looking for.

In this article, we’ll cover each of these topics, and you’ll have a good introduction to effectively using [tag]EQ[/tag]. But once you have a grasp of the principles, there is no substitute for live experience. So get going and experiment as much as you can to develop your EQ skills.

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The equalizer unit (usually referred to EQ), is probably the most common signal processing tool used by sound recording engineers. Signal processors are now considered essential in the creation and processing of modern audio and music production.

But just what do we mean by “[tag]signal processors[/tag]“? What are they used for? - And how can they be used effectively to enhance the sound for the listener?

In this series of articles, we’ll cover [tag]equalizers[/tag] and [tag]compressors[/tag], 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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