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frequencies. The right settings for both will give a proper balance between lower
bass frequencies (bass “weight”) and upper bass frequencies (“sock” or “kick”).
Adjust to a sound you like but remember that, in the long run, it will be best to
have a setting that gives a natural amount of bass rather than an exaggerated
amount. Like spice with food, bass is best when it enhances and doesn't
overwhelm.
Just following the procedure as outlined so far should result in a well balanced
bass level and character. Still, some serious listening will probably reveal some
bass region where the PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER will further improve matters.
Listen for any bass notes that seem out of proportion and “drone” or “overhang”.
These will be peaks that can be reduced with the PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER.
Conversely, if some notes seem artificially subdued then the Equalizer can be
used to boost the region. Pick the most offending aberration and use the
PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER to correct it. In the example of reducing a peak, you
must first match the equalizer to its frequency. You might find it easiest to find
that frequency by dialing in boost (even though that will exaggerate the problem):
Set the BANDWIDTH to a low value (0.2 to 0.4) and slowly swing the
FREQUENCY knob back and forth. When the frequency of the Equalizer and
the frequency of the room peak match then the peak will be even more obvious.
Once this frequency is found then you will obviously want to shift the
BOOST/CUT setting from boost to cut (+ to - ). Try different settings of
BOOST/CUT and the BANDWIDTH knob until the most natural and even bass is
arrived at.
