How To EQ Like A Pro Mixer

Learn how to get great audio using EQ the way a professional sound mixer would.
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[@Mionwang]

This is literally the best, most concise video about EQ on KZbin. Period.

[@reddyaquaria689]

FOR REAL, I just spent 3 hours digging through confusing content

[@Helmersson88]

Yeah, I've watched a bunch but nothing is a pedagogic and educational as this!

[@JasonWithaJ]

Two years after posting, it’s still easily the best video out there on the subject! Excellent video!

[@danyhocine]

Didn't know Serj Tankian was a KZbinr, a good one

[@JakeLondonRivers]

lmao

[@nasdaqknight]

Yeah man inwas thinking the same

[@ohyeah7234]

It was the first thing I was going to write ahahahh

[@andrewmettler2228]

Dude, I was going to say the same thing. He's a dead ringer.

[@Ultiyplayer]

I really appreciate that the adjustments you demonstrate can be audibly heard in the video as it's shown visually 🙏

[@curtisjudd]

Really helpful info presented in a very clear way - thanks Alex!

[@Boneteacher]

Amazing work man, much appreciated

[@matiasgoinheix366]

Excellent content, no filler, and high production value. I'm always waiting for your next video.

[@dayswithais1009]

Alex. Thanks for all of these kick ass videos! Guys and I are stationed here in Japan and even though I have a few years of film under my belt, I still have tons to learn and this hit the mark. We release our first comedy skit here in a few weeks but thanks to this, I can nail our audio more. Much love from Japan!!!

[@Microfaun]

This is amazing. I'm an online voice actor and I've been struggling to EQ my audio, and this is a huge step forward. Now I'm cringing at how bad my previous EQ settings sounded.

[@nchaidas]

the way you explained EQ was so easily understandable, i can't believe i understood everything you said, even when i havent worked with audio a lot. thank you so much!

[@jespercaron]

So many of these tutorials are too long. But this one was a true masterpiece. Effective, clear, valuable and exactly what I was looking for. I finally got the solution I have been looking for. Thanx. U rock.

[@McPooPoo]

That type of a content that receives an instant like from me, even without watching a vid first. Thank you Alex, very informative and helpful video!

[@axk]

Just trying to help!! Glad you're enjoying and (hopefully) getting some useful info, thanks for watching!

[@jeffoffej]

Alex, thanks so much for your channel. I don't even know what I don't know until I watch your videos and now my podcast and videos are beginning to sound so much better. Truly, thanks.

[@DJASSMASTER710]

i love this video because its straight to the point, thank you, i took a few notes and will be applying them

[@REBELHEADGAMES]

I work with eq daily. But in my few years as a producer... This was a clear and nice presentation. Great work!

[@osoriony]

Absolutely fantastic! Very informative, clear and right to the point. I really appreciate your channel Alex. I am glad that I found you with potato jet.

[@jasonsemp]

I absolutely love this video! Thank you for making it. So clear and concise!

[@michaelswallace6814]

I watched several videos trying to get a handle on what an eq does. You're the first one who explained it. Cheers

[@followtheboat]

Excellent tut, Alex. Never occurred to me to accentuate the annoying frequencies first before reducing them, but then that's why I watch your channel 👍

[@smokermarine]

love your Videos! can you do one about mixing next? for example how loud should different types of Recordings be in your final Video?

[@mikesphotography]

This is fantastic Alex! As a videographer, I've always touched upon audio enough just to get by, but you explain this in such a straight forward way that we can all learn from, and now my audio is sounding better...still got a lot to learn so I'll be binge watching your videos this weekend! Keep up the great work! 😁👍

[@chrispoole2438]

This was clearly explained and really useful. I've struggled with EQing for years! It might have been helpful to compare the final result with the previously unEQed track, but tat's just me being picky. Excellent lesson!

[@brandonhi507]

just saved me hours upon hours in the studio going take for take trying to get the best rich sound without the clutter. very simply explained and shown in real time. im blown away with the results. i feel like i can maximize my craft with this newfound precision. thank you so much.

[@poutineitup9510]

Super helpful. Thanks for sharing. I also LOVE your sound pack of whooshes I purchased a few months ago. Super high quality and so much variety of whooshes to choose from.

[@KevinRossRN]

Really appreciate these tips Alex, and of course really just putting this video together. I know the work that goes into tutorials, even when you know what you're doing 😉 Forward momentum brother 👊🎙️

[@tonyhailstone]

Awesome and clever presentation style working on your own mic audio whilst simultaneously explaining the steps.

[@HeyItsPaul]

This is the clearest and most concise dive into EQ on then planet. Bless you Alex.

[@axk]

Just trying to help however I can! Did you get your pre and comp hooked up??

[@HeyItsPaul]

@@axk I DID! Everything routed properly and they sound SOO GOOD.

[@wassupslime]

EXCELLENT DEMONSTRATION. THANK YOU

[@Kategan]

Thank you for this video. I just bought FabFilter Pro-Q 3 and this is helpful information. Appreciated!

[@MikeSilv]

I’ve never seen a video where someone EQ’s their voice WHILE the video, which is explaining how to EQ, plays, until now. Best tutorial.

[@Enigma48]

This guy is fantastic! Thank you for the simple yet detailed explanation!

[@JMShareYourSkill]

Amazing. Small video with ton of useful info I was looking for

[@ballermurph]

These videos are incredible! I've been looking for a good resource to learn how to really edit audio. Thank you!

[@fjellfiskeren7354]

Best KZbin channel on audio period

[@propmaster101]

this has to be one of the best mixing tutorials on KZbin. mixing is not as complex as people like to make it.

[@ChrisLaxamana]

Immediately I trust this guy, because the audio in this video is superb.

[@BenjaminKibbey]

So, I was approached recently to record a child's celebration of life for the family. I'm no professional, but I have a little more experience and better equipment than the person who usually live streams the church services from a phone, and there wasn't really money to hire a true professional, so I did what I could to help. The audio didn't come out terrible, but some last-minute problems with tying into the sound board left me no choice but to rely on my backup audio, a mic I placed close to the front of the room. I'm still working on it, but even just the degree of improvement I was able to make almost immediately to the audio from watching this tutorial is a night-and-day kind of difference, and I have never really done anything with equalizers before in my life. Thank you so much. I know it's maybe a small thing in the course of world events, but I am going to be able to make something so much better for a grieving family because of your video.

[@ZelecisneRecetas]

Wow, Alex. The way you explained! Thank you! Can't wait to make my videos sound better!

[@axk]

Glad the videos are helping!!

[@danielfarang8765]

thank you for this video, much appreciated

[@simonmikkelsen]

Just did this on a recording and it made a huge impact.

[@Design475]

Great vid Alex!!

[@bencrowe8823]

Dude, thank you. I’ve been putting off learning eq due to fear of being confused. This video made it so simple but didn’t dumb it down. Thank you

[@axk]

Awesome! Glad this helped!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Discovered you from Gene's channel. Great stuff man. Subbed!!!

[@bryanauer]

Sidney Diongzon yea me too. He’s such a pro!

[@jamesvincent1412]

incredible video. visual and auditory media was essential to me (and ,likely, many other viewers) gaining context into what was explained.

[@DaveChapFilms]

This is the best EQ explanation I’ve seen!

[@ShijuBalagopalan]

Helpful Thank you Alex

[@chimbalalachoochoodoweeloo7068]

Thank you thank you thank you! Very useful video!

[@estevonba]

Finally! I've heard SEVERAL explanations but no real reasoning on why they were doing what they were doing. Thank YOU!

[@JonkiJonkas]

I really love this video. Clear and easy to understand. I'm looking for learning material on how to mix source (diegetic) music for film, so that it matches the source in a believable way (a radio in small kitchen, a house party, a big club). If you would do a video on that or know of any others I would be so thankful!

[@tasosterzis6522]

Thank you , awesome video!

[@bryanauer]

Great video Alex

[@dsv]

Thank you for such a great explanation! I will definitely use it in future videos :)

[@james.a.delancey]

That was great, thanks Alex :)

[@keithdennis5085]

Hi! I'm a new subscriber to your channel, Alex. I saw you on a recent episode of Potato Jet and want to learn a lot more about sound sweetening, and other sound design areas. I like what you've shared so far! Thanks.

[@AdiEzeofAfrica]

Thank you sir. This was really helpful

[@Kwaxomat]

Thanks Alex, learning a lot with you🙏

[@nohmade6569]

Thanks Serj Tankian, this was really helpful :)

[@alisonjones4695]

Excellant video!!! Thank you!!!

[@davidtempleton3570]

Long time, your video content is killer

[@BasilJoseOfficial]

Fantastic Explanation. I find this very useful! Thank you

[@dominey]

This was very helpful. Thanks Alex.

[@robertsinnerman7804]

Great video. Thank you.

[@redautumn5441]

Best explanation ever. Thanks so much :)

[@edselmahadika7206]

thankyou for the pro tip. i am new to eq-ing and this helps a lot!

[@mattys3248]

Fantastic! Thanks!!!

[@YOU4REELproductions]

Thanks a million Alex!

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

Awesome!!!

[@Yaboymelo]

This was probably the best explained tutorial I’ve seen ever

[@MoneyMunday]

This was absolutely fantastic, thank you for taking the time to share this information. I feel like I owe you money haha

[@chrisbowpiloto]

Very helpful. Thank you sir!

[@TheSmileyVirus]

Fantastic content. I plan to follow your content closely to guide me. Would love to buy classes if you ever get a skillshare.

[@manroopaf2295]

Thank you Serj!

[@uraharamitchell7250]

Quick Sidenote- Your voice wasn't annoying Sir, it was very helpful. I've subscribed.

[@SeedubsMedia]

Really need and get a lot out of your vids. Thanks Alex.

[@ClintonFordGray]

Thanks Alex that’s brilliant

[@AzureSymbiote]

Thank you very much!

[@PerEng2405]

Hard topic made easy (from a conceptual point of view that is). Brilliant 👍🏼

[@makerflaker8358]

ik im late but your teaching structure paired with visuals etc is literally perfect. I could show this to my dog and he'd qualify for a job at Izotope Inc. Immediate sub

[@penzess]

Thats quality content🙏🏾

[@Moltown]

Thank You!

[@TomKaszuba]

Extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@noale07]

Thank you so much

[@corphs1329]

incredible video.

[@hareesunuwar1380]

came here from potato jet's. gotta tell you, really informative videos that u have worth a subscription

[@MikeyBeyou]

Hey can you put a playlist together of all of your videos. Love them they have taught me a lot.

[@marglaing]

Thank you! exactly what I'm looking for. Super clear demonstration ((:

[@marglaing]

Do you have any advice for which EQ to use in Audition to make the most of vocal?

[@StevenSoto]

THANK YOU FOR THIS.

[@viggstable305]

really good stuff

[@vicentesoto1628]

amazing Clever AF

[@MphoT.G]

i love it

[@hectorcaceres5712]

Great channel! I found you through Potato Jet! Very helpful stuff!

[@david-paquette]

thx alex, very informative video ! That's exactly what i needed to know about EQ-ing the voice in my videos... Now i have to apply than ! Question : do you do your EQ with headphones or speakers ? My Headphones are Sennheiser and my speakers are PreSonus Eris. thx !!!

[@voscripts]

It's generally best to use speakers over headphones while processing your sound, including EQ and particularly if you're working in an acoustically treated room. Because headphones directly deliver the sound to your ears, it's very easy to overly focus on little problems and thus over EQ. Many lower-cost headphones also tend to sound boxy which can cause one to cut more in the 500hz range than is necessary. However, the key is to understand, how what you're listening through be it speakers or headphones, translates to other speakers (or earbuds, headphones etc.) Just like many TVs can look different in color and contrast,, warmth etc, speakers are the same with sound and it's good to listen on multiple sets to give a better representation about what is actually happening sonically. I suggest EQ using your speakers and listen to how they sound on your headphones and vice-versa. It's also important to listen back at consistent volume levels. Perhaps a video on speaker/volume calibration is in order Alex?

[@stormchasersunivers6390]

Love your videos Alex. I was wondering if you could do a video of sound effect recording, like Foley?

[@axk]

I think I can make that happen!

[@PapapipaTV]

Qué suerte que entiendo tu idioma. Saludos desde México, y gracias infinitas por la información.

[@JWilderSmith]

Very helpful. Thank you :)

[@davidlongenecker9414]

"don't use final cut" literally came here looking for help in final cut lol

[@axk]

Haha, if you're working in FCP all of this stuff still totally translates! It's just really hard to collaborate with FCP because it doesn't talk to other programs very well (DaVinci for color, Pro Tools for sound, etc). If you're using it as a standalone you'll be totally fine! But when you want to start working with a post sound person/team, it's really challenging getting material out of FCP compares to Avid or Premiere.

[@davidlongenecker9414]

@@axk that's all quite true. That being said, izotope rx has some great plug ins

[@DaveChapFilms]

Alex Knickerbocker FCPX works with Resolve really well back and forth, much better than Premiere > Resolve. But yes, FCPX needs an additional third-party plugin to go out to ProTools.

[@remektekmedia6641]

I beg to differ. FCPX has great built in EQs, including one with live freq analysis. Many of these come straight out of Logic X. You can also get great plugins from the lakes of waves.com or accusonis.com and others. Additionally using FCPX Roles and Compound clips facilitate very useful and flexible way to apply your tuning steps to multiple clips.

[@markbenavides3345]

So informative! For podcasts, when should I Match Loudness in my workflow? I have read to do it AFTER all your editing, normalizing, compression..etc and I have heard to do it FIRST to bring up all of the frequencies and master. Thank you!

[@suzithewitch]

Whew, I'm safe with pro tip 1! Still working on pro tip 2 :)

[@zosogrim9004]

Great vid

[@adikeys]

Thank you

[@JOANAkatty]

Thank you! I understood better how EQ works.