Audio Equalization, Is Parallel or Cascade better

1. What is the purpose of equalization in audio?
2. How does analog EQ work?
3. What does each equalizer do?
4. What is equalization in recording?

What is the purpose of equalization in audio?

In sound recording, equalization may be used to adjust frequency responses for practical or aesthetic reasons, where the end result typically is unequal volume levels for the different frequencies. For example, equalization is used to modify an instrument's sound or make certain instruments and sounds more prominent.

How does analog EQ work?

Therefore analog equalizers work by intentionally shifting phase, and then combining the original signal with the shifted version. In fact, without phase shift they would not work at all! Most digital equalizers mimic the behavior of analog equalizers, but with a completely different circuit design.

What does each equalizer do?

An equalizer will alter the color of an audio signal. It could make vocals more articulate by boosting the treble frequency range. It could make a song sound “heavier” by boosting bass frequencies.

What is equalization in recording?

EQ (or equalization) in music is the process of adjusting the level or amplitude of specific frequencies to achieve a clear and balanced mix. To dig even deeper, music is a combination of sound waves vibrating at various frequencies. All sound can be described in terms of its frequency.