SWR Baby Baby Blue, Operating Instructions Manual

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12 • BABY BABY BLUE
On each band, you should notice an audible ”sweep,” like of like a wah-wah pedal opening up. Each of the
three bands will accentuate a different range of frequencies, and you can begin to correlate numbers with
cer tain sounds. Chances are that, with each section, you’ll find a couple of positions that are either
pleasing or unpleasing to your ear. As you notice this, adjust the level control of that band to the desired
amount of cut or boost.
After finding a position on each control, activate the EQ DEFEAT switch (located on the Aural Enhancer
Control Knob) to compare. The more you do this, the more you should be able to relate frequency
numbers to their respective sounds. As you find different settings that you like, you may want to write
them down somewhere.
Here’s a quick guide that will help you get off the ground in finding a cer tain kind of sound with the semi-
parametric EQ controls:
PROBLEM: EQ SOLUTION:
Not enough solid low end Boost the 40-60Hz range
Midrange is honky or hollow sounding Cut the 600-1000Hz range
Treble is harsh and hur ts the ear Cut the 1.5k to 2.5kHz range
Having trouble cutting through the band Boost around 200Hz
Not enough presence, lackluster Boost from 5kHz to 7.5kHz
Too much pick or finger noise Cut the 5KHz to 7.5KHz range
Need a more dynamic, “piano” sound Cut 800Hz, boost 40 & 6kHz
Try a few of the above examples. Then tr y doing just the opposite, just to hear both ends of the spectrum.
As always, there’s only one final judge as to what’s a “good” sound—your own ears. Experimentation is
encouraged.
SUGGESTED SETTINGS
Not sure where to star t? Try any of these five Aural En EQ settings we dialed in at the factor y.