Frequency/gain doubt

[ergbass]

Hi, I just bought the BQS CONTROL of EMG, and I dont understand the difference between Midrange Gain and Midrange frecuency of the concentric pot.

Can someone explain me this?

thanks a lot!

 

[NicJimBass]

If I understand it correctly, the frequency knob adjusts the center frequency for the midrange. Not sure of the values, but the knob sweeps between them, allowing you to fine-tune the type of mids you're looking for. The gain knob controls how much boost or cut you want for the selected frequency.

 

[ergbass]

Thanks NicJim! I am confussed about the concept of "gain".

cheers!

 

[NicJimBass]

Thanks NicJim! I am confussed about the concept of "gain".

cheers!

Gain is, in my mind, the same as boost, which is essentially "turning up the volume", so to speak. With the mid gain pot, it allows you to add (boost) or subtract (cut) mids from your sound.

The mid pot should act the same as the treble and bass pots, boosting or cutting those particular frequencies. With the mid frequency control, you have more control over your sound, as you can pick the frequency, unlike the treble and bass which both have a set frequency they cut and boost.

 

[line6man]

Gain sets the amount of boost or cut to the frequency band's amplitude.

Frequency adjusts the frequency band that you are boosting or cutting.

 

[ergbass]

Ah ok, thanks guys!

 

[JTE]

The EQ is essentially an amplifier for a specific frequency. You use the frequency control to adjust which frequency it's amplifying, and the gain to control how much amplification it's doing. By reducing the gain below the normal level, you're cutting that frequency.

John

 

[ergbass]

I understand now, thanks John