Sound Basics
An equalizer is easier to use once every slider stops looking like a tiny vote on whether music deserves more mountain range. These guides connect controls to audible changes while keeping ranges approximate, devices distinct, and certainty at a sensible volume.
Sound Basics · 2026-09-08
dBFS vs dB SPL: What Your Audio Meter Measures
dBFS describes a digital signal relative to full scale; dB SPL describes sound pressure relative to an acoustic reference.
Sound Basics · 2026-07-19
Equalizer Frequency Bands, Explained by Ear
An EQ band is an overlapping frequency region that a control can boost, cut, or filter.
Sound Basics · 2026-09-05
Parametric vs Graphic EQ: Which Should You Use?
A graphic EQ uses fixed frequency bands with a gain control for each, making it quick and repeatable for broad tonal shaping.
Sound Basics · 2026-09-04
How to Use EQ Without Clipping
Lower the EQ preamp or output before applying positive boosts, then test varied recordings while watching the software's clipping indicator.