I like to start with everything flat and then boost or notch out what sucks. Not cutting? You need more treble and mids. Too boomy? Cut the bass.
When in doubt go with a flat EQ.
When in doubt go with a flat EQ.
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Your EQ settings?
- Thread starter rydin4lifebass
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It can vary but generally I boost mids and depending on the room and if I have PA backup, I will cut some bass. I find it increases headroom, cleans up the bands stage mix and reduces boomyness and mud.
Ive been cutting a bit of bass lately and really like the benefits of increased punch and definition. I let the FOH take care of the bottom end.
Ive been cutting a bit of bass lately and really like the benefits of increased punch and definition. I let the FOH take care of the bottom end.
- Jan 13, 2011
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I juice my mids up quite a bit, but adjust the lows and highs to the room/studio/mic setup at hand. On my Hartke 5500, the most boost is applied to about 250hz, and then about 2khz. I generally keep the graphic EQ the same, but change the low-pass and high-pass knobs on the right side of the head to EQ to the room. If I find the backline company sends an SVT-CL, I generally run everything flat, possibly a slight mid boost with the mid selector on position 4.
I run the lows at about noon, the mids flat and the highs off. and then I turn the volume way up. If I can't feel it in my sac I don't wanna play at all. I play heavy rock.
