Fostex 1240 - Parametric Equalizer

In regards to level matching of external equipment
TAPE IN jack (36) of this unit, refer to NOTE 1: TAPE
Trimmer, page7.
As inputs other than the above and all outputs are
at the rated level of -lOdBv (0.3V) except for
STEREO OUT jack 2 (43), the outputs will thus be
low impedance sends and therefore can be
connected to all Fostex recording equipment and
personal studio equipment. On the other hand, it may
be necessary to use an attenuator and line amplifier
(Fostex Model 5030, etc.) when connecting to
equipment with different +4dBm rated input/output
levels.
SECTION 4. PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER
A fixed frequency 10KHz shelving type equalizer and a
2 band parametric equalizer which covers different
frequencies are provided at each input channel of this
unit. The two parametric equalizers can, respectively, be
set at any frequency within the ranges of 60Hz — 1 KHz
and 400Hz - 6KHz. It is possible of boost or cut in the
± 15dB range, and will be highly effective in adding
character to the tone by allowing control of the
fundamental frequency and harmonic overtones which
determine the timbre of musical instruments and the
human voice.
NOTE: Although the parametric equalizer is highly
effective in correcting mistake in the original sound,
during microphone recording, it is important to try
changing mic positioning or using another type of mic
to obtain the desired timbre before relying on the
equalizer.
TYPICAL EQUALIZATION RESPONSE GRAPH
• Depth of sound by controlling frequency around
100Hz
• Add character by controlling frequency around
1kHz
• Voluminous sound by boosting 2 ~ 4kHz
• Clarity by boosting around 6kHz
• Sound brilliancy by boosting above 8kHz
INSTRUMENT
CUTTING
BOOSTING
Human Voice
Scratchy at 2kHz
Nasal at 1 kHz
Popping p’s below 80Hz
Hot at 8 or 12kHz
Clarity above 3kHz
Body at 200 - 400Hz
Piano
Tinny at 1 - 2kHz
Boomy at 320Hz
Presence at 5kHz
Bass at 125Hz
Electric Guitar
Muddy below 80Hz
Clarity at 3.2kHz
Bass at 125Hz
Acoustic
Guitar
Tinny at 2 - 3.2kHz
Boomy at 200Hz
Sparkle above 5kHz
Full at 125Hz
Electric Bass
Tinny at 1 kHz
Boomy at 125Hz
Growl at 620Hz
Bass below 80Hz
String Bass
Hollow at 620Hz
Boomy at 200Hz
Slap at 3.2 - 5kHz
Bass below 200Hz
Snare Drum
Annoying at 1 kHz
Crisp above 2kHz
Full at 125Hz
Deep at 80Hz
Bass Drum
Floppy at 620Hz
Boomy below 80Hz
Slap at 3.2 - 5kHz
Bass at 80 — 125Hz
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