So you’re just starting out in Live Sound. You probably feel a little overwhelmed with the amount of information out there; Amplifiers, System Processing, Consoles, Speakers, Plug-Ins, in-ear monitors, wireless, microphones, technical specs, electronics, power, Ohm’s Law, and more. Where do you start? (more…)
A spectrum analyzer allows you to observe a graphic representation of an audio signal’s amplitude and frequency response, shown in vertical and horizontal axis respectively.
By inserting one of the many freely available spectrum analyzer plug ins across your computer audio, you’ll have access to a very useful ear training tool that can be used whenever you are at the computer listening to music, watching a DVD, video streaming, etc.
Walter Mauceri has created this step by step tutorial for SoundGirls.Org members to help get you started.
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SoundGirls.Org member and blogger Kerrie Mondy has created this program. Knowing your frequencies is important not only in stopping feedback quickly but also in identifying what may be over-abundant or lacking in your mix.
Train your ear by listening to how the program material is affected when various frequencies are boost and cut.
For best results, listen on your stereo or with a good set of headphones that have ample bass response. Some computer speakers will not reproduce the low frequencies accurately.
SoundGirls.Org Frequency Training program