Adjusting audio - too nasal and treble-y

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Adjusting audio - too nasal and treble-y

I have audio that is just a shade too nasal and treble-y, so I would like to adjust it ever so slightly if possible.

Which audio filter would be best to use to do this? I fiddled around with the EQ filter, but didn't hear any noticeable difference.

And what should I be adjusting exactly? In simplest terms, what corresponds to bass/treble. . .gain? frequency? low? mid? high? Make which higher or lower.

Sorry for the very basic question. I know I should consult my manual more thoroughly (and plan on doing so). But I've had a lot of success getting questions answered in this forum, so I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask.

Thanks for all replies in advance...

G4, Mac OS X (10.4.6), Final Cut Pro 5

Posted on Nov 18, 2006 10:14 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 18, 2006 11:34 AM in response to RuprickOklahoma

The Graphic EQ filter should be able to improve the tonality quite a bit, but the trick is to not go overboard with the gain and reduction settings. To boost the low end for human speech, try raising the frequencies between 125 and 250 and then reduce the high end frequencies until you get what you want. It may also help to reduce the mid-range a bit, starting at the 1k frequency ... too much mid-range can make things start to sound nasal-ly. Make the changes in small increments and monitor through good quality headphones or nearfield monitors.

You can also try the low pass or hi-cut filters for further enhancement.

-DH

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Answer 2

Nov 19, 2006 8:14 AM in response to David Harbsmeier

Thanks, DH - much appreciated!

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