ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses common equalization (EQ) properties to help people identify frequencies quickly and communication tips for talking with musicians who often speak in layman's terms. The common EQ points of interest are: subs, big/fat, muddy, boxy/hollow, presence/clarity and airy. Becoming familiar with these areas can help people locate a specific EQ point quickly. Equalization is boosting or cutting a frequency or a range of frequencies by using an equalizer. High-frequency areas are commonly described as small, thin, bright, and sounding weak. The low-frequency area generally makes sounds appear bigger and fatter. The human ear doesn't hear bass as well at lower volumes. Sounds in the midrange area, especially in the mid-mid and upper midrange are best heard by the human ear. This is the area between 1.5 and 4 kHz. The frequency area between 4 and 10 kHz is an area that can add presence and clarity to a mix.
