That's pretty much how I do it. The nasty freqs are around that 1 to 4 khz range. I like lifting the 10-16 khz range for sizzle. For bass, that 30Hz just gives mud to me so I lower or just bury it.
The center is not 50%. The center is "off" or "no change." You started with everything reduced by 12dB. This method will not work for live microphones on a stage. Careful guys.
Nice little video. You also have to remember feedback when setting your eq. If you are doing alot of mic work you want to try hold back from turning the frequencies that feedback up to high. We use EQs in large rigs to ring out the system to reduce feedback as well as making the sound sound better.
ur right. most manufactures recommend an amp that puts out AT LEAST as much as the peak power handling of the speaker in order for the x-overs to work properly and filter out all the excess frequencies. most good speaker cabs have some sort of protection circuit that can take care of the extra power or the drivers them self can handle the extra power
A caution about using EQ's. Most if not all EQ's have no power amp. They use the power from your receiver. Too much boost and volume turned up can damage your speakers. A good EQ can be played thru without being on as long as appropriate switches are engaged. The EQ should have jacks on the rear to add a tape deck and be able to send an EQ signal, bypass the EQ or send an EQ signal to the tape heads for recording. Still another switch (tape mon) can let you hear the tape deck or phono, FM or cd. Level controls are important on an EQ to "match" output levels for both channels. An output (L+R) meter is helpful in this chore. As for distortion; most EQ's have a S/N ratio of 80dB or better and a THD of 0.03% or lower. So you 'ain't gonna get much noise'. My ADC SS2IC (shameless plug) has 12 controls per channel (32hz to 18khz), separate output controls, an LED L/R meter and controls, bidirectional dubbing controls for two connected tape decks, EQ in/out, line/record, 85dB S/N, THD 0.02% and a subsonic filter (18dB/oct@15hz). You make a fine case for using an EQ.
Simplest way is to patch leads out of your mixers Left and Right outputs IN to the L/R inputs on EQ. Then out of L/R outputs on EQ to L/R inputs on Amp. This is an "in line" method. Easy eh. Hope that makes sense to you.
@vinichirsch graphic equalizers are supposed to be the last EQ before the output to speakers. Everything that is sent through them should be EQ'd first.
love our churches PV eq with fls. can raise your signal well above norm during set-up and identify your potential feedback problems. just drop the eq a hair on those freq. and you have much less chance of feedback problems when going live. i still have tons to learn.
a nice addition to this vid would be setting up your main board in the studio. running thru things like bus's and efx sends rec. 2nd returns pre's/ posts etc..
Hi, can soneone help me out. I have a situation. 2x PA passive speakers, 1x 4channel amp, 1x 2channel eq. Right now I have connectet Speaker A to a OUTPUT channel A, And speaker B to a OUTPUT channel B on AMP, and than from INPUT channel A and B on AMP, To OUTPUT channel A and B ob Graphic EQ, and then from INPUT channel A and B on graphic EQ to one single 3.5 mm AUX cable, witch is connected in to my PC. It is all working great, but here is my struggle, im planning to buy 2 more pa speakers, since Ive got 4 channel AMP. So is there any way to connect 2 channels from AMP To a single channel on EQ, or I need to buy separated another graphic EQ. But then I am confused, if I buy another graphic EQ, then it would go from INPUT channel C and channel D on AMP, into that "NEW" second EQ, in OUTPUT channel A and B and then form that new EQ into 3.5 mm AUX jack/cable. But then i would have 2 AUX 3.5 ml cabels, from EQ 1 and EQ 2. Do a need a splitter? That tiny box where you plug in 2x 3.5 mm AUX jack, and get 1x AUX jack, and then connect that into a PC? Or maybe there exsist one aux cable witch is splittet to 4x RCA cabels? How the fuck to connect 4 PA speakers from 4 channel AMP to one PC using single or dual EQ... Tnx, and btw nice educational channel, you just earned a new subsciber. :)
its really simple. instead of coming out of the mixer output and straight into the amp. Plug it into the grx eq in and then connect another set of signal cables from the grx eq out then the other end into the amp. most grx eq will onlt have to channels. 1&2 = L&R so ch 1 in and out on grx eq is L and ch 2 in/out is R. if you don't have the 2 channels on the grx eq then it's single ch and you will need a 2nd single channel grx eq. hope this helps ya mate.
What is very important to do Is Go out into the room and listen with your EQ flat. In the center of the room you can best hear what frequencies the room is resonating. Come back, and make changes. If you are a DJ and not worried about mics feeding back, the purpose of the EQ should be Only to enhance your sound or dip trouble frequencies the room is acting on, making your sound more boxy or muffled then normal. Using an Eq with a band full of microphones is another story.
does tht make total sense? i would say that is a starting point, but in my case we have an acoustic guitar that has horrible mids. I want to pull that range down in the mixer because I don't need/want that drastic an adjustment on for all channels. at least that's my limited real world experience... though even on the equalizer mids are still were I have to fight feedback in a acoustically unfriendly room, of course.
thank u sir for that online tutorial about how to setup a good quality sound on equalizer i learn a lot from u, i watched your video because i really2 want to learn on how to set up a good quality of sound because i have a business here witch is mobile sound system here in Philippines, actually i am just only 19 yrs old:)
Watching your amp for clipping is the most important part of speaker protection. An under-powered amp which is clipping will stuff your speakers faster than an over-powered amp driving them a bit too hard.
wow even I understood that demo.. well done.. One question , would you change the EQ settings for every recording or just when you change room,amp speaker combonations?
I have a question about an eq, I'm thinking about buying a DOD R830 for 40 bucks, would this work good for using it for running it through my guitar to amp and are these a good rackmount type eq?
i never had the amps that were even close to the wattage of my speakers... i wish though. tehcicly i have one that is but it lies, pyle amp 800rms on 2ohm running on a alpine 15 @2ohm thats rated for 750wrms... my 380rms amp in the car pushes the alpine the same but with less distortion. :c i need some amp money.
Would an EQ work with active speakers? Would I have the same issues with possibly overload the speakers, or would the fact the amp is in the speaker eliminate this problem? Great video, thanks.
question. Do you set the equalizer differently on different songs or just different rooms and speakers? Like, If I play all house during a set will the equalizer only need to be set once?
can u make a video how to connect a graphic equalizer please because i got dj system connect nd it sounds bad so i need to attach a grapic equalizer so it could sound better
Great job on the video tutorial! I LOVED the music. Who was that playing on your system? It made me want to get up and dance! :-) Take good care, ~Antonio
i was hoping this was about connections. i'm trying to make a determination before buying a receiver. if i patch the pre out on the amp to the eq and the eq out to an analogue in ("cd" or whatever) will i be able to listen to all sound sources through the eq? ...or, if there's a "tape monitor" can i use that and always be able to listen to all sound sources through the eq? ....anybody?! (...this is only important because of the now common and very sleazy practice of receivers not being equipped with dedicated bass and treble controls.)
An EQ should be connected to the tape loop on your receiver. The EQ will have a tape mon switch to choose either the tape deck or other inputs ie; FM, phono, cd or aux. I've used an EQ (ADC SS2IC) since 1982 and my first EQ was an ADC SS2 (with VU meters) purchased in 1978. Please see my other comment above.
When using an equalizer, the best practice is to start with all frequency bands at 0 db cut or boost (halfway up the slider range or dial). If you find that you need to boost the bass frequencies, for example, LOWER the rest of the bands a touch and MAYBE boost your lowest bands just slightly. This practice of jumping to boost the "problem frequency band(s) will most likely lead to distortion in said bands.
This is a good ear-based approach to "sweetening EQ" as opposed to "room EQ". One should never use this approach to equalize a room. I wouldnt recommend this approach on your house EQ at church as you will have many varied sources. As he mentioned, his approach would only be relevant for one particular source. An RTA or FFT measurement system is needed to properly EQ a room. Once the room anomalies have been fixed with proper room EQ, then your mixer EQ can sweeten the individual sources.
Always far better to start with all EQ bands flat, then listen and CUT any that stand out. Boosting is asking for trouble - unless you've got a compressor after the graphic equaliser.
Not enough stereos have graphic equizers any more. One reason why I prefer classic equipment. I can listen to my music with my own settings rather than just a preset from the factory. One thing this guy forgot to mention is a great deal of settings depends on the specific son you're playing, as well as the type of music, and just plain 'ol personal opinion (I for instance like to have a lot of bass on my music.
ive noticed that if all the knobs are all the way down it sucks if the knobs are all the way up it sucks so all in all in the middle it sounds just fine so my conclusion to any eq other than looking great, it really does not give any much diffrence for as if you see yourself really it does not give you that much play accept for keeping it in the 50% area,though i will say it will boost it up some other than that its just a booster .my opinion
CAZP3R M.T.Z Man.... First off you mean keep everything at 0. There is -, 0, and + db's. Secondly, eq's make a HUGE difference to sound quality and richness or shallowness of the individual instruments you hear. You can make shitty speakers sound quite good, and good speaker sound even better.
what's up man, i'm using a yamaha MG16XU is an analog console, the graphic eq is good to control feedback on monitors, right? where can i connect the graphic eq on an analog?
One point I'd like to make. He mentions making sure you can't blow your speaker with your amp, meaning you should have an amp weaker than your speakers. This is not true. If your amp isn't powerful enough, it starts clipping and you get distortion at higher volumes which ruins speakers. You're better off with an amp with some headroom. Just use it responsibly and with intelligence and you'll never blow your speakers.
not a horrible video..but..would be a tad nicer if the video was more clear making the eq a little more visible..AND its basically how Ive been doing my eqs since I was like 15..:) tks
For my subs, I find they sound better when I turn the amps all the way up and just adjust using the gain, so backwards from this video. Does anyone else have this same experience?
Hahahaha buy an RTA, New DBX Driverack PX have an RTA built in WORKS GREAT! Your tutorial is missleading, Chances are, you do not have any Mics otherways your aproach would come down in flames. Good effort though.
That's pretty much how I do it. The nasty freqs are around that 1 to 4 khz range. I like lifting the 10-16 khz range for sizzle. For bass, that 30Hz just gives mud to me so I lower or just bury it.
The center is not 50%. The center is "off" or "no change." You started with everything reduced by 12dB.
This method will not work for live microphones on a stage. Careful guys.
Nice little video. You also have to remember feedback when setting your eq. If you are doing alot of mic work you want to try hold back from turning the frequencies that feedback up to high. We use EQs in large rigs to ring out the system to reduce feedback as well as making the sound sound better.
ur right. most manufactures recommend an amp that puts out AT LEAST as much as the peak power handling of the speaker in order for the x-overs to work properly and filter out all the excess frequencies. most good speaker cabs have some sort of protection circuit that can take care of the extra power or the drivers them self can handle the extra power
A caution about using EQ's. Most if not all EQ's have no power amp. They use the power from your receiver. Too much boost and volume turned up can damage your speakers. A good EQ can be played thru without being on as long as appropriate switches are engaged. The EQ should have jacks on the rear to add a tape deck and be able to send an EQ signal, bypass the EQ or send an EQ signal to the tape heads for recording. Still another switch (tape mon) can let you hear the tape deck or phono, FM or cd.
Level controls are important on an EQ to "match" output levels for both channels. An output (L+R) meter is helpful in this chore. As for distortion; most EQ's have a S/N ratio of 80dB or better and a THD of 0.03% or lower. So you 'ain't gonna get much noise'.
My ADC SS2IC (shameless plug) has 12 controls per channel (32hz to 18khz), separate output controls, an LED L/R meter and controls, bidirectional dubbing controls for two connected tape decks, EQ in/out, line/record, 85dB S/N, THD 0.02% and a subsonic filter (18dB/oct@15hz). You make a fine case for using an EQ.
I love how you just use your ears like I true dj!!!! There’s so much software out there nowadays it’s way to confusing ima do it like this!!!
Simplest way is to patch leads out of your mixers Left and Right outputs IN to the L/R inputs on EQ. Then out of L/R outputs on EQ to L/R inputs on Amp. This is an "in line" method. Easy eh. Hope that makes sense to you.
@vinichirsch graphic equalizers are supposed to be the last EQ before the output to speakers. Everything that is sent through them should be EQ'd first.
love our churches PV eq with fls. can raise your signal well above norm during set-up and identify your potential feedback problems. just drop the eq a hair on those freq. and you have much less chance of feedback problems when going live. i still have tons to learn.
a nice addition to this vid would be setting up your main board in the studio. running thru things like bus's and efx sends rec. 2nd returns pre's/ posts etc..
Hi, can soneone help me out. I have a situation. 2x PA passive speakers, 1x 4channel amp, 1x 2channel eq. Right now I have connectet Speaker A to a OUTPUT channel A, And speaker B to a OUTPUT channel B on AMP, and than from INPUT channel A and B on AMP, To OUTPUT channel A and B ob Graphic EQ, and then from INPUT channel A and B on graphic EQ to one single 3.5 mm AUX cable, witch is connected in to my PC.
It is all working great, but here is my struggle, im planning to buy 2 more pa speakers, since Ive got 4 channel AMP. So is there any way to connect 2 channels from AMP To a single channel on EQ, or I need to buy separated another graphic EQ. But then I am confused, if I buy another graphic EQ, then it would go from INPUT channel C and channel D on AMP, into that "NEW" second EQ, in OUTPUT channel A and B and then form that new EQ into 3.5 mm AUX jack/cable. But then i would have 2 AUX 3.5 ml cabels, from EQ 1 and EQ 2. Do a need a splitter? That tiny box where you plug in 2x 3.5 mm AUX jack, and get 1x AUX jack, and then connect that into a PC? Or maybe there exsist one aux cable witch is splittet to 4x RCA cabels?
How the fuck to connect 4 PA speakers from 4 channel AMP to one PC using single or dual EQ...
Tnx, and btw nice educational channel, you just earned a new subsciber. :)
Very educational sir i learn something new from your videos all the time keep it up
its really simple. instead of coming out of the mixer output and straight into the amp. Plug it into the grx eq in and then connect another set of signal cables from the grx eq out then the other end into the amp. most grx eq will onlt have to channels. 1&2 = L&R so ch 1 in and out on grx eq is L and ch 2 in/out is R. if you don't have the 2 channels on the grx eq then it's single ch and you will need a 2nd single channel grx eq. hope this helps ya mate.
What is very important to do Is Go out into the room and listen with your EQ flat. In the center of the room you can best hear what frequencies the room is resonating. Come back, and make changes. If you are a DJ and not worried about mics feeding back, the purpose of the EQ should be Only to enhance your sound or dip trouble frequencies the room is acting on, making your sound more boxy or muffled then normal. Using an Eq with a band full of microphones is another story.
I have gemini graphic I’m trying to set it up to my pioneer receiver amp any halp?
does tht make total sense? i would say that is a starting point, but in my case we have an acoustic guitar that has horrible mids. I want to pull that range down in the mixer because I don't need/want that drastic an adjustment on for all channels. at least that's my limited real world experience... though even on the equalizer mids are still were I have to fight feedback in a acoustically unfriendly room, of course.
About @2:08 is the take away here 👍
thank u sir for that online tutorial about how to setup a good quality sound on equalizer i learn a lot from u, i watched your video because i really2 want to learn on how to set up a good quality of sound because i have a business here witch is mobile sound system here in Philippines, actually i am just only 19 yrs old:)
Watching your amp for clipping is the most important part of speaker protection. An under-powered amp which is clipping will stuff your speakers faster than an over-powered amp driving them a bit too hard.
Great tutorial! Very good explanation and great tutorial!
Says he doesn't want to wake anybody up, immediately starts blasting music...
Nice vid. Quick question, can you hook up an Equalizer to the Pioneer DDJ Ergo?
wow even I understood that demo.. well done.. One question , would you change the EQ settings for every recording or just when you change room,amp speaker combonations?
do you take the "sliders" all the way down?
I have a question about an eq, I'm thinking about buying a DOD R830 for 40 bucks, would this work good for using it for running it through my guitar to amp and are these a good rackmount type eq?
What song is that you are testing the EQ with? It sounds like a great track to set up an EQ to.
Thanks I really needed this. I be sure to send you a shout out when I'm on stage getting that grammy. lol Hey gotta dream big. Very informative.
i never had the amps that were even close to the wattage of my speakers... i wish though. tehcicly i have one that is but it lies, pyle amp 800rms on 2ohm running on a alpine 15 @2ohm thats rated for 750wrms... my 380rms amp in the car pushes the alpine the same but with less distortion. :c i need some amp money.
Do you do the same with a powered mixer with a EQ built in?
ALOHA
Would an EQ work with active speakers? Would I have the same issues with possibly overload the speakers, or would the fact the amp is in the speaker eliminate this problem? Great video, thanks.
is this how i would do it if i buy a graphic eq for my guitar amp?
question.
Do you set the equalizer differently on different songs or just different rooms and speakers?
Like, If I play all house during a set will the equalizer only need to be set once?
can u make a video how to connect a graphic equalizer please because i got dj system connect nd it sounds bad so i need to attach a grapic equalizer so it could sound better
If your Monitors are 49-20,000hz (KRK) for example,would you then turn down anything (left of 49,000hz,and keep the rest flat.
Great job on the video tutorial! I LOVED the music. Who was that playing on your system? It made me want to get up and dance! :-) Take good care, ~Antonio
i was hoping this was about connections. i'm trying to make a determination before buying a receiver. if i patch the pre out on the amp to the eq and the eq out to an analogue in ("cd" or whatever) will i be able to listen to all sound sources through the eq? ...or, if there's a "tape monitor" can i use that and always be able to listen to all sound sources through the eq?
....anybody?!
(...this is only important because of the now common and very sleazy practice of receivers not being equipped with dedicated bass and treble controls.)
coelacanth not a good idea.... tried it with my Kenwood eq.... almost fried my mids
An EQ should be connected to the tape loop on your receiver. The EQ will have a tape mon switch to choose either the tape deck or other inputs ie; FM, phono, cd or aux. I've used an EQ (ADC SS2IC) since 1982 and my first EQ was an ADC SS2 (with VU meters) purchased in 1978. Please see my other comment above.
Great vid mate, thanks.
Maybe I can help what kind of setup do you have ?
Good video bro.
So you're saying the EQ on the mixer should be at 0...and only to adjust the graphic EQ?
Definitely made a difference, thank you:)
When using an equalizer, the best practice is to start with all frequency bands at 0 db cut or boost (halfway up the slider range or dial). If you find that you need to boost the bass frequencies, for example, LOWER the rest of the bands a touch and MAYBE boost your lowest bands just slightly. This practice of jumping to boost the "problem frequency band(s) will most likely lead to distortion in said bands.
This is a good ear-based approach to "sweetening EQ" as opposed to "room EQ". One should never use this approach to equalize a room. I wouldnt recommend this approach on your house EQ at church as you will have many varied sources. As he mentioned, his approach would only be relevant for one particular source. An RTA or FFT measurement system is needed to properly EQ a room. Once the room anomalies have been fixed with proper room EQ, then your mixer EQ can sweeten the individual sources.
What's the name of this track?
Could this be used for mastering tracks threw my DAW
Sur-E Beats same question
Great great video!
Well explained.
Great job
Great video! Thank you!
Always far better to start with all EQ bands flat, then listen and CUT any that stand out. Boosting is asking for trouble - unless you've got a compressor after the graphic equaliser.
he means that all the eq's on ur mixer should be in the middle like default settings
Not enough stereos have graphic equizers any more. One reason why I prefer classic equipment. I can listen to my music with my own settings rather than just a preset from the factory. One thing this guy forgot to mention is a great deal of settings depends on the specific son you're playing, as well as the type of music, and just plain 'ol personal opinion (I for instance like to have a lot of bass on my music.
ive noticed that if all the knobs are all the way down it sucks if the knobs are all the way up it sucks so all in all in the middle it sounds just fine so my conclusion to any eq other than looking great, it really does not give any much diffrence for as if you see yourself really it does not give you that much play accept for keeping it in the 50% area,though i will say it will boost it up some other than that its just a booster .my opinion
CAZP3R M.T.Z
Man.... First off you mean keep everything at 0. There is -, 0, and + db's.
Secondly, eq's make a HUGE difference to sound quality and richness or shallowness of the individual instruments you hear. You can make shitty speakers sound quite good, and good speaker sound even better.
0:36.... is, failure to communicate, some men you just can't reach.......
what's up man, i'm using a yamaha MG16XU is an analog console, the graphic eq is good to control feedback on monitors, right? where can i connect the graphic eq on an analog?
Ok I got this,,thanks!
The other problem is, every song or album (if your listening to CDs) you have to adjust because they were mixed different. It gets tiresome.
One point I'd like to make. He mentions making sure you can't blow your speaker with your amp, meaning you should have an amp weaker than your speakers. This is not true. If your amp isn't powerful enough, it starts clipping and you get distortion at higher volumes which ruins speakers. You're better off with an amp with some headroom. Just use it responsibly and with intelligence and you'll never blow your speakers.
not a horrible video..but..would be a tad nicer if the video was more clear making the eq a little more visible..AND its basically how Ive been doing my eqs since I was like 15..:) tks
you need to show people how you hook it up, this is a bad not showning anything
It's very easy. The eq is in the middle of the amp to CD/Turntable.
I love your accent! It's amazing, also thanks...lol.
0:51 Keep eye at hands :D :D
For my subs, I find they sound better when I turn the amps all the way up and just adjust using the gain, so backwards from this video. Does anyone else have this same experience?
About graphics do never do a smilie face you should tune it to the room or the speaker
man if the eq is bigger then a 7 band, i suck
@giovagb07 Stupidisco - Junior Jack
that music is like: ...and 5, 6, 7, 8!
Lmao exactly!
Cheers ears :D
Just you a Pink Noise CD Much easyer
yea and were all just rolling in the cash
I just gained a better understanding of it
👍🏻😎
8:51 Sorry :D:D
Consider the possibility that there's no need for your face on camera.
Close on properly lit equipment. Done.
funniest shit ive seen
Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
(sigh)
Hahahaha buy an RTA, New DBX Driverack PX have an RTA built in WORKS GREAT! Your tutorial is missleading, Chances are, you do not have any Mics otherways your aproach would come down in flames. Good effort though.
no help at all need to take you off wasting people time