EQ

Question 1

What is the primary definition of equalisation (EQ)

Answer 1

the process of adjusting the balance of frequency components within an audio signal

Question 2

List the 4 main roles of EQ in music production

Answer 2

• shaping tone
• creating space in a mix
• correcting problems
• enhancing recording character

Question 3

What frequency range is defined as sub-bass

Answer 3

20 - 60Hz

Question 4

What is the standard frequency range of human hearing and EQ operation

Answer 4

20Hz to 20kHz

Question 5

How is sub bass typically perceived by a listner

Answer 5

It is felt more than it is heard

Question 6

What frequency range constitutes bass and provides warmth and body

Answer 6

60 - 250 Hz

Question 7

The range of 150 - 500 Hz is known as ____

Answer 7

Low - mids (or the muddiness range)

Question 8

In filter terminology, what does the name of the filter indicate

Answer 8

the name refers to the frequencies that PASS through, not what is removed

Question 9

What is a high pass filter

Answer 9

A filter that allows high frequencies to pass while removing low frequencies

Question 10

What does a low pass filter do

Answer 10

It allows low frequencies to pass and remove high frequencies

Question 11

which EQ type offers full parameter control over frequency, gain, and Q factor?

Answer 11

Parametric EQ

Question 12

what is the primary advantage off using a parametric EQ

Answer 12

Surgical precision and maximum flexibility for targeting exact frequencies

Question 13

Which EQ type uses fixed frequency bands and visual sliders to show the response curve?

Answer 13

Graphic EQ

Question 14

What is the main application for graphic EQ in live sound

Answer 14

quick adjustments for room acoustics

Question 15

Why is graphic EQ less suitable for precision work than parametric EQ

Answer 15

it is designed for broads tonal shaping rather than surgical targeting

Question 16

How does a high shelf EQ affect frequencies

Answer 16

It affects all frequencies above the set frequency with a gentle slope

Question 17

What is a common application for a high shelf EQ

Answer 17

Adding air and sparkle or reducing harshness

Question 18

What is the purpose of a low shelf EQ

Answer 18

To add or remove fundamental weight and warmth below a set frequency

Question 19

what specific audio problems can a high pass filter help resolve

Answer 19

Removing rumble, reducing mud, and creating space in a mix

Question 20

In what unit is the slope of an HPF or LPF measured

Answer 20

Decibels (dB) per octave

Question 21

Identify an application for a LPF

Answer 21

reducing harshness, creating vintage character, or noise reductio

Question 22

In EQ, what does the term gain represent

Answer 22

The amount of boost or cut applied at a selected frequency, measured in dB

Question 23

According to the exam tip, what is a danger of boosting multiple frequencie

Answer 23

It increases overall volume and can cause distortion