How to Properly Approach EQ for Spoken Word

[@allanwarsing]

I like that the Podcastage version of KZbin Shorts are 8 minutes long. So great.

[@Podcastage2]

I tried so hard to make it short. HA!

[@curtisjudd]

Nice demo, thanks Bandrew! Always need to use those ears!

[@officiallyfussy]

Really appreciate you tackling this topic! Super topical for me as I try to refine the sound from my mic.

[@artyohm4810]

You speak so clearly that I will probably use some of your videos in my English as a Second Language class.

[@airborne4vr1]

I have been watching a lot of your content and I have to say that there hasn’t been one video I watched that hasn’t been relevant. I just learned how EQ vocals in less than ten minutes. Thanks

[@ScottymanPhoto]

Thank you very much for taking the time to properly explain this process. So helpful!!!!!!!!

[@Tolakram]

This was just now recommended to me, 2 weeks late. :) Thanks for every video you make Bandrew, I appreciate every single one.

[@aBucketOfPuppies]

Awesome tutorial! I'm really glad that you went into the process instead of just giving out a generic EQ preset.

[@anthealois187]

Not sure if you'll see this but holy hell dude you really helped me learn a lot of stuff when it comes to microphones and audio so thanks!! :)

[@lolotronop]

Great tutorial as usual. Everything you said is really nice and useful, but there is one unanswered question for beginners - how to get that experience to hear what you want? You, and many others, have been probably just trying out everything and listening to thousands of different recordings to get there and I think there is some knowledge to be shared. Just some thoughts on that, hope this idea will lead you to create another great tutorial for all the beginners out there

[@damienhull6497]

Nice! I needed to see this. I'll have to make my cuts a bit wider. I've always kept them narrow.

[@stefanfeist9893]

Exactly what I needed, thank you!

[@Yevgen4000]

Wow, this seems much more efficient than going through every frequency, and boosting or lowering it by 1dB, and seeing which one I prefer.

[@UnboxerofWorlds]

Is it an older microphone? Or perhaps Neewer?

[@mikebauer6917]

Cool. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@jgurtz]

Always good advice here on Podcastage!

[@rogberube6422]

Thanks for sharing, Bandrew.

[@TinyDiodes]

This was great, thank you.

[@YTCalynk]

I think I understand why you didn't want to name the microphone, but I am very intrigued. I believe it is the Sontronics Podcast Pro but I am really not sure. Would you mind giving me a hint?

[@dylanbaraldi5354]

Thank you very much for the video! I am super amateur and just recently started recording myself playing cello. I am a professional and need a good recoding(not super pro) and have been using the zoom h5 as a starting point. Could you please do a similar tip video with string instrument, playing classical music? I feel like cutting in this case is much harder! Thanks a lot!!!

[@wwpcast]

So appreciate this, Bandrew! This is a manageable and approachable tutorial, and it will definitely help me as I keep doing my career podcast. Thanks, as always. ✅ Fun ✅ Interesting ✅ Helpful --Randy, host of The Work With Purpose Podcast

[@djvail322]

Do you do any audio consulting?

[@Scheinweltname]

Do you know of any affordable audio interfaces that allow for such a detailed EQ in hardware/saved on the device itself? Obviously, there is no post-production when live streaming and the fewer software plug-ins/apps are required, the better. The ones (more expensive) I know only have high/mid/low controls which often even make the sound worse.

[@g.a.m.e8126]

Presonus Revelator io24

[@matthewwolf1793]

Hey Bandrew. Thanks for the info. Is the process exactly the same on analogue gear? And also, if getting analogue gear, specifically 500 series modules, do you recommend getting an eq with as many bands as possible? Cheers

[@ragingpoop8658]

hmmm when do you use a low pass?

[@coyoteserranoband]

Hey Mr. Podcaststage how should I tackle eqing accaplla arrangements?

[@_Trakman]

Hey man Can u advise on what to do with this problem. My MOTU M2 and Solid State SSL2+ don't have loud enough headphone outputs. Do you recommend a Behringer HA400? I have DT770 80 Ohm. Gonna get DT990's soon 250 ohm. I need more power

[@joeygwood]

Hey Bandrew! Great Video! Quick question: Do you know of a parametric equalizer plugin that will work as an audio filter in OBS on Mac OS?

[@RumourHasitYT]

I’d love to see you EQ my voice. It’s well beyond the capabilities I have and I expect the majority would struggle 😱

[@artysanmobile]

Well, he just explained his process, so you should be able to do it yourself. The ear-training part takes experience, but his process, if you practice it, will achieve that. Have patience, monitor at a low-ish level, and compare often.

[@RumourHasitYT]

@@artysanmobile I’ve tried but I guess I don’t have the ear to be able to tune out the problem

[@Podcastage2]

I checked your most recently published video, and it sounds like your mic is picking up a ton of room tone and that's your biggest issue right now that I hear. I'd focus on getting the mic closer to you or treat your room.

[@RumourHasitYT]

@@Podcastage2 yes I know the last video I had a problem with the lavalier and I had to use the backup microphone which was set too high. To it picked up the bounce from the wall. Thanks to checking it. I appreciate you giving it some of your time

[@joeygwood]

@@RumourHasitYT Hey what's up buddy! It's cool to see you watch some of the same stuff I do. If you want I'd be willing to help you out with EQing your voice.

[@brandonpare2349]

I'm new, so how would I EQ for live usage on video calls and such with a USB mic like the yeti or MV7? Are there any great free software for this? Don't really want to shell out for logic pro

[@Tewahedo]

Give podcastage a cookie!

[@MechTechRW]

I think they call this grading right? My problem is I hear so many "whistles" when I boost single frequencies to only 9db. I'm afraid I'll cut too much. I'm actually having problems with my mic recordings having a sound like....like I was speaking into a tin can. I can't decide if it's my ears or something else. I might send it to the BSP.

[@Podcastage2]

That's why I say that you need to hear the frequency before you try to find it by boosting the narrow q. I say that because whenever you sweep a 12dB narrow q band around, you're going to hear a lot of shit that sounds terrible. You need to know exactly what you're trying to find prior to searching for it with that EQ band.

[@v_shkafu]

Wow. I'm truly intrigued. I think I understand why you choose not to name this mic. But could you give at least a hint where that mic was made? :) P.S.: will you make the review for this particular mic? :D P.P.S: Btw, thank you for all your knowledge. I appreciate that.

[@Podcastage2]

I have already made a review of this mic and was not too kind to it.

[@Alex_3311DesignCo]

Would you use a small snippet like this to eq and entire podcast episode?

[@joeygwood]

Potentially, yes. I'd still listen to the whole thing in case you hear any other audio issues.

[@drewcastillo7746]

What's the best way to add eq to discord? I tried voicemeeter banana and it kept echoing and cutting out

[@ellisgl]

My EQ is high pass at 72 and low pass just over 12k. I can't hear past 13.5 and my voice really doesn't register past 10. I think I could tweak a little more, but no one really cares on zoom...

[@nutellaontoast4281]

Lol I thought it sounded worse after the eq. I guess it truly is subjective. I usually go to a boosted low end to get that radio sound and then I'll reduce the frequency with sibilance (my mic is the rode nt2a with a low pass filter and compression pre applied which gives a realtiveley flat response)

[@joeygwood]

What are you listening on?

[@nutellaontoast4281]

@@joeygwood iPhone so prob should use headphones

[@nutellaontoast4281]

@@joeygwood Listening now on better quality stuff now they both sound as equally as good to me, and i cant rly choose which one I prefer

[@StaticCamperVan]

👍🏼

[@lohgock2510]

I am sure, it is the Audio Technica BP40

[@Podcastage2]

It was not the BP40.

[@JonathanDano]

Is the mic you don't like that lewitt mic right in front of you? 🤣

[@st.germainascensionacademy8344]

Holy Smokes! What is an EQ?

[@aerofart]

Nobody has managed to explain with any clarity what an “offending” frequency is, though I think a BAndrew’s is one of the better descriptions out there. That said, when you sweep anything at levels like 12db, everything sounds horrible, so I’m of the opinion that this method is not the silver bullet it is so often portrayed to be. I think one of the better techniques that compliments any technique is that of using a known, professionally mastered sample as a reference.

[@NoamTanzer]

Kinda getting a Zoom zdm-1 vibe for some reason

[@davidollenbittle]

Any video where a box doesn't get thrown is a waste

[@kimothemo]

I understand nothing.

[@Vertshark]

NO! Buy every single microphone!

[@smoofles]

He does not want to name this mike he doesn't like how its mids spike his voice with it is not the same he shivers hearing this mike's name he doesn't like it, not one bit he thinks this mike is really shit. (The "I do not want to name.." part just reminded me of John Oliver and Ted Cruz for some reason :P)

[@Ryezn5057]

Are you listening back through headphones worn over your hat?!

[@Podcastage2]

Yes, but I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Like all my videos, I did preparation for this video. That includes spending time EQ-ing the mic through monitors and headphones (without a hat on) and knowing what I'm going to be doing prior to hitting record. Now the movie magic is ruined.

[@Ryezn5057]

@@Podcastage2 Hahah I wasn't doubting your expertise and level of effort, which I very much appreciate. +1 for style points