HOW TO USE
"MIC-SPECIFIC" EQs
NAVIGATE TO THE "EQs" PAGE (FROM TOP BAR)
To get started using lens-sensor LUTS, go to the "LUTS" page (as seen on the top bar of my website).
(OR) CLICK THIS LINK:
You can also just type in the URL shown above to get there...
STEP 2
SEARCH FOR YOUR MICROPHONE
(& AUDIO RECORDER)
FIRST, SEARCH FOR YOUR MICROPHONE...
The easiest way to find a specific microphone is to enter its name into the "SEARCH" bar (at top of this website).
...THEN SELECT THE EQ FOR YOUR RECORDER.
After finding the right microphone, make sure to select the EQ file that mentions your audio recorder (it will be in big WHITE LETTERS on the EQ picture).
STEP 3
USE MY "BEST AUDIO SETTINGS"
(WHILE RECORDING)
START BY PICKING YOUR "PROXIMITY" (DISTANCE)
This is the most difficult part of the process to standardize, but I've created 3 EQ files for each microphone-recorder combination: "CLOSE", "VLOG" and "BOOM" (there's also different EQs for lav. mics).
NEXT, APPLY MY "BEST AUDIO SETTINGS" (ON MIC)
The microphone-specific settings often include a +10 or +20 boost, a low cut filter option (and sometimes a treble boost option, also know as a low bypass filter).
...THEN APPLY THE AUDIO RECORDER SETTINGS.
This refers to the settings on the audio recorder itself, and they often include the file type, bit depth, filters (such as low pass, etc.) and then the input gain and output (headphone) settings (I use for passthrough).
ALSO APPLY ANY SETTINGS FOR "ADD-ONS"
The settings for "add-ons" include such things as patch cable specs, gain for portable headphone amplifier, and wireless TX/RX gain settings.
STEP 4
SET THE GAIN (RECORD LEVEL)
AND MONITOR THE AUDIO
WHILE RECORDING, MAKE SURE TO SET THE GAIN.
The gain (also called "Input Level") is a function of the audio recorder. Some audio recorders don't have a gain adjustment, but what's most important is that the audio doesn't "clip" while recording.
ALSO, ALWAYS MONITOR WHILE RECORDING.
It's always good to monitor your audio, even if you have a level indicator on the recorder (because there are some things you can't SEE on the meter, but you CAN hear with decent headphones).
STEP 5
DOWNLOAD & APPLY THE
EQ FILE (WHILE EDITING)
APPLY THE EQ FILES (USING AUDACITY*)
I wanted to create the EQ files in a format that everyone can access, so they're only compatible with Audacity (the FREE audio editor). To apply, simply go to "Effect/Graphic EQ/Import" and load the EQ file.