High Pass Filters: THE MOST COMMON TOOL IN AUDIO PRODUCTION

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Thank you for providing clear understanding of this techinical terms in audio.

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Excelent and concise explanation. Thank you!

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Yes. Good job. Thank you for addressing "slope." This was helpful.

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[@matthewstepp9766]

Very helpful video. Thank you. I would also greatly appreciate more audio examples.

[@milkcoffee-h8g]

it's 2021, now I know how to use the HPF switch on my takstar sgc-598 mic, thank you very much :)

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great explanation, short & to the point. Now l'm going to look for a chart to every instrument frequency range :)

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[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks, Kevin! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

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[@valentine601]

Great information!

[@baymax001]

Pink or white noise? Pink noises are slightly boosted in the low end.

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Usually I don't listen to guys named Kyle. You get a pass. I've adjusted my Kyle Pass Filter accordingly. This really helped me understand the concept. Thanks!

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Thanks for this lesson. Very informative

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, Medard Bitangimana!

[@TheUberSchattenjager]

nicely presented

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[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks for watching!

[@B3stfrend67]

Are crossover frequencies and cutoff frequencies interchangeable terms? I noticed at 4:01 you said "cutoff frequency" while the screen said "crossover frequencies".

[@AudioUniversity]

I usually use "crossover frequency" to describe the point where the high pass and low pass filter sum to 0 dB. I usually use "cutoff frequency" to describe the frequency where the high pass or low pass filter begin (or reach -6 dB).

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[@carrow2250]

So my truck has the tweeter and 6.5” ran in parallel. Do I set it to all pass?

[@inmotionpro]

Great video!

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, inmotionpro!

[@anantaggarwal8069]

Wonderful Video. Can You let me know if Speaker Crossovers form a mandatory Part of Speaker Design itself?, or are they used just as an Enhancement Feature to protect the Woofers or Tweeters from getting damaged?

[@xxtkitchensxxgaming9325]

Typically if you get a sound system with multiple speakers, they will have the filters in them already. If it's a single speaker, it's probably getting full range frequency, and might have a dampener on the bass

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[@marcisberzins]

The cutoff frequency definition is at point where the gain is minus 3 dB.

[@sodanomusic]

So if I am recording Drumlines (think of marching band percussion sections) do I need this setting turned activated on the external mic? Seems like Drumline has such a large range of sounds from the instrumentation in the ensemble that it might not make sense to turn it on? I really have no clue.

[@dannychiquitoofficial5061]

I have an Alto powered speaker connected to a Mackie Mix12FX Mixer, the sound is great but when is not playing music you can ear a buzzing anoying noise. i have been trying everything i see on youtube to eliminate that buzzing noise (got new XLR cables, tryed connecting the power with a plug w/o the ground, change location of the outlets......, but i have not found a solution. What can i do?

[@AudioUniversity]

I would recommend ALWAYS using a three-prong power plug. My next suggestion is to try a ground lift adapter on the input signal. They are quite inexpensive and they are useful to have in your kit. Here is an example of a XLR ground lift adapter: amzn.to/3wyxjxE I hope this helps!

[@dannychiquitoofficial5061]

@@AudioUniversity Where do i connect the lift adapter? from the XLR cable coming from the Speaker to the Mixer? by the way i am changing my Mixer for a Yamaha MG10XU 10-Input Stereo Mixer with Effects, what do you think? i am not professional is just for Karaoke Partys in my house.

[@AudioUniversity]

When you mute the microphone, does the buzz go away? If so, put the ground lift between the microphone and the mixer.

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Now I know it❤

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So underatet and very helpfull.

[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks! Please share with others who would get value!

[@TheUberSchattenjager]

Great info! With today's (8/2021) software, namely Audacity, do you see a need for a physical HPF for spoken voice or will the app do the same thing?

[@AudioUniversity]

The HPF built into Audacity is sufficient.

[@Drizzydid]

I'm not understanding something. Which has a more drastic impact on sound? Frequency or slope? Specifically in a relativity sense I.e. I understand 100hz at -48db/octave will cut lows more drastically out of a signal than 100hz -12db/octave but what if I set 100hz at -12db/octave versus 75 hz at -48db/octave...would the 100hz eq actually retain more low end since the slope is more gradual despite being at the higher freq of 100hz or will the 75hz retain more low end since the slope is not initiating until lower down in the spectrum at 75hz despite being a more steep slope at that frequency? I just can't sort this in my mind. Thanks. Edit* fixed typo

[@temskee6792]

can EQ substitute high pass filter in terms of cutting the low frequencise?

[@AudioUniversity]

Some EQs have a high pass filter built-in, others have a low shelf, and others have a low bell curve. It just depends on the EQ.

[@edwardhp-channel]

Based on my understanding after watching your video.. this high pass or low pass filters only limit the frequencies ; no matter above or below 0 dB, right?

[@AudioUniversity]

They “turn the frequencies down” rather than “removing them”. I hope that answers the question.

[@MuhammadKareem1]

How much is normal 120hz or 100 aur 40Hz ? Or 80 or 90hz ?

[@bradleyduer]

Using a filter needs to be done carefully though, as it inherently causes phase shift. That can lead to phase problems in your mix, especially on an instrument recorded with multiple microphones.

[@DevilsAdvocateGaming]

Should I use a high pass filter for voice-overs?

[@AudioUniversity]

I use one because it helps remove the low frequencies that don’t contribute to the voiceover itself.

[@DevilsAdvocateGaming]

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[@kevinsjournal]

This is great, thanks for this explanation and example! Do you think a high pass filter is necessary on a mic and can it improve treble? I've used microphones with no high pass filter and it's sometimes very bassy, weak in treble, and lots of hiss noises. Wonder if a high pass would solve those 3 issues? I can edit it in post, but prefer to have it naturally that way since it'd be much easier to deal with.

[@AudioUniversity]

It won’t help with hiss, but the overwhelming bass and weak treble might be two sides of the same coin. Low frequencies tend to mask higher frequencies. If you remove some lows, you might find you already had enough highs!

[@mrdbchops]

Some people (and plugins) refer to these as either ‘low cut’ or ‘High cut’ filters. Interchangeable terms then?

[@AudioUniversity]

Often, yes. But sometimes “low cut” and “high cut” will be used to describe a “low shelf” and “high shelf” filter, which is a bit different.

[@extramile734]

great v i d s

[@cameronmorgan0203]

So I’m curious, is it possible to do all of this on a mixer?

[@AudioUniversity]

Yes. Most mixers have a HPF switch or knob on each channel strip.

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[@prosperousmados8831]

what do you simulate a high pass filter when your mixer doesnt have that option

[@AudioUniversity]

If there are any particular problem frequencies in the lows or low mids, you could use a low shelf or bell curve EQ. Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZS4nHmVnstoldE

[@bryansu]

u should talk about how to use REW.... REW has too many function and feature, but the usermanual is too long to read...

[@globetrotting2632]

Why does the graph makes it look like it’s cutting the highs in a high pass filter? It’s putting all the high frequencies under the curve..

[@davide7019]

You use adobe audition?

[@AudioUniversity]

I use many DAWs. I like the meters in Adobe Audition for some demonstrations.

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[@tudorgheorghe4532]

Well dear Kyle ( for I'm writing well your name).Please do not subestimate the band pass filters ! Nobody speaks about them.I personally consider that those are more important if your aims are isolate de fundamentals of the track!

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[@tudorgheorghe4532]

Well dear Kyle ( for I'm writing well your name).Please do not subestimate the band pass filters ! Nobody speaks about them.I personally consider that those are more important if your aims are isolate de fundamentals of the track!