[LAU] Equilization dah?

[garryo]

schwartz wrote:
> I have read that using equalization will give each instrument more "space"
> and make the track clearer and easier to listen to. I sort of understand that
> this involves removing some frequencies from, say the guitar, so that it
> does not interfere with vocals, or some such concept.  Is there somewhere
> on the internet I could get some information or better yet, some real life
> examples, of how to equalize a track?  I use Audacity as a sound editor
> and it does have EQ on it, but I've no idea how to use it.
>   Is there somewhere on the internet that can tell me what frequency
> ranges the typical bland human voice, harmonica, guitar, bass, and drums
> each cover individually?  That way I'll have a starting point for this adventure into EQ.  Or is learning EQ just a case of sloppin' around until something good happens?

Hi, schwartz. the following may be of interest:

http://www.recordingwebsite.com/articles/eqfreq.php

http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/resources/freqchart/main_display.htm

http://www.theprojectstudiohandbook.com/articles6.htm

best wishes, G.