Behringer FBQ3102HD 31-Band Stereo Graphic EQ: Mastering Your Mix

[@PowercoatMusic]

In theory, graphic equalizers are simple tools. However, it always amazes me how many folks make changes to frequency bands without understanding them or the impact of those changes. I wanted to share this information with anyone interested in understanding this unit in order to better master their music. I hope this information serves useful.

[@jessgayatao8687]

In this case there is no need to add a separate feedback suppressor in my rack? Coz the FBQ3102HD does the job already.

[@N8oRMusic]

The "feedback" part of the video may confuse many beginners. That feature essentially is designed for when using the unit in a live situation for when you get actual feedback coming from a microphone. It visually indicates which frequency is the culprit therefore letting you know which frequency to turn down. What you demonstrate in your video is not actually feedback. It's just frequencies that cross above a certain db threshold of the input of which the unit is designed to and therefore it lights up those frequencies to show you any frequencies that may be jumping out to much in the mix which may be undesirable for the overall blendnof the music. This is particularly effective in the midrange to balance any vocal frequencies which resonate over wide ranges of the spectrum due to the nature of the human voice.

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks for watching and sharing.

[@adielstudiosllc7235]

This has been a very organized presentation. This is applicable also when EQ:ING for all applications such as Live performance, Streaming and Recording app. This has helped me. Thank you for putting this video together.

[@PowercoatMusic]

You're most welcome. Thanks so much for watching.

[@martyjewell5683]

A lucid explanation of a "black box" component. I'm not into mastering recordings but use my EQ as more of an elaborate tone control in my home system. Your Behringer is boss. My first component EQ purchase in 1978 was an ADC Sound Shaper Two (with the VU meter) trading up to the IC model in 1982. Another point of the graphic type is the effect each control (slider) has on adjacent frequencies. For two or three specific frequency corrections I believe a Parametric is superior. I prefer my twelve band/channel graphic type. But thirty one sliders per channel? That's hifi heaven. Could really dig playin' with that.

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks for watching and sharing. It's appreciated.

[@jessgayatao8687]

Fantastic explanation! Keep up the good work!

[@drumfilipinas]

Amazing, well explained, thanks for sharing your knowledge🧠 ,. 🎶

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@olesolja1407]

Good vid. Thanks for posting. 🔥💯😎👍🏾

[@PowercoatMusic]

You're most welcome. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@N8oRMusic]

I love this EQ. They're budget friendly and do the job. What's to complain about?

[@a.d.sukumar3995]

Super👍👍..can we use it with vintage integrated stereo amps?..rca inputs?..how to connect?..

[@sirbitemealot2]

Excellent info. Thanks. (I think I'm going to buy one).

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@jargomcmuffin1234]

youre a great teacher!!

[@PowercoatMusic]

You are most kind. Thanks so much for watching.

[@67amko]

Greetings and firstly a huge thank you for that insightful exposition of graphic equalization fundamentals in general, and Behringer EQ in particular. I am a new Behringer buyer - bought the Behringer Ultragraph Pro FBQ6200HD less than a week ago. It is so refreshing to discover device-specific information. I believe I have understood most of your presentation with exceptions, and they are as follows: How do you correlate the sound you hear from, say, a piece of music - and the precise individual frequency bands? I understand the wide highway/audio spectrum analogy and as you clearly explained about the range between say, sub-bass, bass, mid-range, treble - including the actual values of the types of frequencies - I was intrigued to find out if there was a technique that married my ears to the frequencies. Apologies if I haven't explained myself clearly enough. My second question is the use of the pink noise (signal generator) function on the FBQ6200FD. One of the reasons I chose this model was to improve the signal quality and overall ability of my stereo system to provide a clue as to improving room acoustics. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My last question: I'm currently using an unbalanced set-up - my stereo receiver has REC OUT and LINE-LEVEL RCA - I've connected these to Channel 1 (Input/Output) and Channel 2 (Input/Output) on the Behringer, which means my TS/RCA cables are carrying an unbalanced mono signal. That said, the system sounds fantastic (I have adjusted the graphic EQ intuitively, even prior to discovering your presentation) and the stereo seperation is great, certainly not mono! Is there an explanation? Thank you very much for your time. You have already won another subscriber.

[@PowercoatMusic]

If I'm understanding your question properly, how one correlates sound can be subjective. What I can suggest is that you pick a songs that you want to sound like, and try to mimic that sound when mastering. This can takes time and patience. Also, check out this video for more info on using Pink Noise: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZbdYn9_fceYrLs To answer you last question, this just may be due to good architecture/design. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@iGPR3]

how do you control the subwoofer volume? Do the left and right channel volume knobs control the subwoofer volume?

[@samisaac3908]

Please do a detailed review and explain the functions of the Behringer 6102 Graphics Equaliser

[@gak0090]

Great video- I have a question though regarding the sub-out. Does the crossover works as both a low pass for the sub and and high pass for the tops, or is it just a low pass point for the subs and not affect the tops. Can you confirm that this crossover affects the tops also? Thanks and appreciate the video!

[@adrianromandia8139]

I have a home studio would this work for recording voices, guitars, etc?. Also, Thank you for the video!

[@PowercoatMusic]

Yes it will. Thanks for watching.

[@samisaac3908]

Which Graphic equaliser would you recommend for DJs, is it eq1502, 3102 or 6102?

[@PowercoatMusic]

Good question. The FBQ1502HD would seem to be a simple, economical, and effective tool for a DJs rig. Thanks for watching.

[@darrellmitchell6653]

Great presentation! I hope you can give me some instructions on connecting my FBQ6200HD Equalizer. I have a Marantz pm6008 preamp that I'm not getting equlized sound. Your advice would be welcomed. DM

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Question please. My subwoofer already has a cut frequency on the back button settings. Should I just run the wires from the eq to my sub and then from my subs to my tops

[@PowercoatMusic]

You could do either. I would suggest experimenting with both to see which one works best for you. Please let us know how it turned out? Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@TargetAcquisition]

If your tops have a sub out, always run to your tops first. And make sure your tops are set to the correct setting. EQ > Tops > sub. If your tops don’t have a sub out, but your subs have a thru input, run to the subs first. EQ > Subs > Tops If you don’t have those options on your speakers, run the sub on a separate output. With this particular EQ, you can put the sub and tops on different channels and EQ them independently. This is probably the best option anyway. It gives you better control over each group of speakers.

[@music_cult7165]

Good stuff

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@Dobroz99]

Thanks

[@neilquarrell7551]

Another great presentation Sir. I was wondering how you are connecting this unit to your Tascam DP-24?

[@PowercoatMusic]

My unit is in a separate mastering rack that's connected to my FMD board. My DP-24s are connected to that same mixer. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@krerkkul]

Thank you ❤

[@alexmarshall4331]

Can you tell us what the cut off slope is for the selectable low and high cut(on left side of unit) ...ie is it 12dB per octave cut? 👉🇬🇧👈

[@selectaboodram]

Why does mine have a hiss when it is connected to speakers

[@edgarramos109]

Hi sir what is the purpose of crossover ?

[@PowercoatMusic]

Crossovers can be active or passive electronic filters that routes an audio signal into two or more frequency ranges, so they can be sent to speakers that are designed to operate in different frequency ranges. I hope that helps, and thanks for watching. 👍🏿

[@VincentPresley]

Worst gear I ever bought