not in my case. I run a Digital Mixer which allows separate EQ for each input (mic 1, mic 2, Serato, Dinner Music).
I have been eyeballing a dbx dual channel 31 band eq to add to my gear. My thoughts are that it will help make the sound crisper, and a lot more balanced. I am just getting ideas for now, what are your thoughts?
Could it be some of the mp3 song files themselves are too bassy or may be culled from YouTube audio which has a distinct loss in the upper frequency range?
My general rule of thumb: If you have to ask if you need a widget, don't buy it.
For instance, a loss of highs is natural as you go off axis from a speaker. Boosting the highs so the off-axis response is good, will make the on-axis response shrill. Averaging the EQ from multiple measurement locations is an iffy at best approach. That average response corresponds to no real physical space in the room.
My only main thought behind it is when I have multiple mics tied into my mix board, my Numark can only handle 2 mics, my mix can handle up to 4. I am planning on upgrading to a larger board eventually, which will allow me to do some live sound, which will require the EQ more than DJing will.
My general rule of thumb: If you have to ask if you need a widget, don't buy it.
I started DJing, and Karaoke with older equipment, my mix board had a 7 band eq on it, so I am familiar with their uses.Just remember eq's are for removing unwanted sounds
if we are talking EQ for feedback issues and overall vocal clarity, you cannot run a global EQ. You have to route a EQ through the mic channel only, and in this case, I still strongly believe it is much easier to do it with a Parametric. You can really easily sweep across frequencies to find out the troubled ones.
I thought the purpose of a parametric EQ is to pinpoint frequencies whereas graphic EQs cover a range for each band. I like it when a mixer has a built in graphic EQ anywhere from 5-9 bands. Convenient when needed.31 band eq's gives you room to go in between frequency's where parametric's can't go.
31 band eq's gives you room to go in between frequency's where parametric's can't go.
Are you going to AES next week? Trying to decide if I take the train down.I am feeling the need to correct that misconception. A fully parametric EQ gives control of the center frequency, the gain and the "Q" (width) of the filter band. Since the center frequency of each band is infinitely adjustable, you can park it in places that don't line up with the standard (ISO) frequency bands of a 31 band EQ. So in fact, a truly parametric EQ gives you greater control.
The upper and lower bands on a parametric EQ often add the ability to shelve the response as well. The parametric does all this with much lower phase shift than a parametric EQ as well. The downside of parametric EQ is that you can only apply a few bands of EQ. This makes it difficult to use it for ringing out a room to eliminate feedback.
Automatic feedback eliminators generally use higher Q filters than provided in 31-band EQs. A 31 band EQ has 1/3 octave filters. Feedback eliminators may use 1/6 or 1/12 band filters. This insures you don't remove too much information from the music. However, to use such narrow filters, the center frequency is adjusted automatically by DSP.
I am feeling the need to correct that misconception. A fully parametric EQ gives control of the center frequency, the gain and the "Q" (width) of the filter band. Since the center frequency of each band is infinitely adjustable, you can park it in places that don't line up with the standard (ISO) frequency bands of a 31 band EQ. So in fact, a truly parametric EQ gives you greater control.
The upper and lower bands on a parametric EQ often add the ability to shelve the response as well. The parametric does all this with much lower phase shift than a parametric EQ as well. The downside of parametric EQ is that you can only apply a few bands of EQ. This makes it difficult to use it for ringing out a room to eliminate feedback.
Automatic feedback eliminators generally use higher Q filters than provided in 31-band EQs. A 31 band EQ has 1/3 octave filters. Feedback eliminators may use 1/6 or 1/12 band filters. This insures you don't remove too much information from the music. However, to use such narrow filters, the center frequency is adjusted automatically by DSP.
No I meant across the entire audio spectrum. Choosing witch one to use all depends on the (cost) application and what your trying to achieve.Oldschool, the way I read your earlier post, I thought you were trying to say that 31-band EQs give you more precise control of the center frequency than a parametric EQ does. Fully parametric EQs found on digital boards and DSP boxes let you adjust the center frequency to values between the ISO 31-band center frequencies. However, analog mixer channel strip EQs may be only partially parametric and thus offer less control.
Steve149, yes, I will be at AES Wed-Fri. Not going on Sat (even though Dave Rat is giving a cool paper that day) because I want to spend it with family.