Practical, plain-language writing on audio equalization — how it works, how to use it on vocals, the mistakes worth avoiding, and the hearing science behind it.
What shelving and peaking filters actually do, what each frequency range controls, and a simple workflow to start EQing with confidence.
A step-by-step approach to cleaning up raw vocal recordings — cutting rumble, fixing boxiness, adding presence, and taming harshness.
Eight habits that quietly work against you when equalizing — and the simple fix for each one.
The psychoacoustics behind EQ — why hearing isn't linear, equal-loudness perception, and why a crowded mix sounds muddy.
A rough map of the audible spectrum and what tends to live in each region. Treat these as starting points, not strict rules — your ears and your source material are the final judge.
Reading about EQ only goes so far — the fastest way to build a feel for it is to hear the changes in real time. Open QuadEqualizer and try boosting or cutting each of the four bands on a track you know well.