I usually start with the defaults.
Arnthor
=DEann 17.8.2013 15:07, skrifa=F0i :
>
> > What I mean is, do you listen to them with the default amp setting,
> or with either bass/treble or equalizer adjustment?
> > In my particular case, when listening to either edited or commercial
> sound, I adjust via graphic equalizer (computer) or bass/treble
> (hi-fi), to compensate mainly for high frequency hearing loss. What I
> find odd is, that it was only yesterday for the first time, that I did
> this while editing!
>
> Max,
>
> I could write an essay on the subject but I'll spare the list. :-)
>
> With all recording you have to "calibrate" your ears. Playback systems,
> headphones and especially loudspeakers in rooms, have a variable
> frequency
> response and we all have to compensate for this at least.
>
> Find a listening setting that sounds natural and monitor using this
> setting,
> including the volume level. However, you also need to check some
> examples of
> original recordings using a power spectrum. With a hosepipe or compressed
> air or rain, you should get an idea of the natural HF rolloff. Also
> look at
> some recent recordings of water on Soundcloud. I also like to see active
> sounds on a spectrogram above my ears' HF cutoff.
>
> When it comes to equalising recordings, many hature sounds they can
> benefit
> with a gentle LF rolloff to reduce anthropogenic noise. My default HPF is
> 800Hz 0dB; 400Hz -1dB; 200Hz -3dB; below that -3dB per octave. Unless you
> have to compensate for a mic fault or a rig hiccup, the rest is often
> best
> left flat.
>
> Once you are happy with your listening equalisation, stick to it. Also
> ask
> others with their own hearing oddities (we all have them) to comment.
>
> David Brinicombe
>
>
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