What is Q in a parametric?

m42technic · Messages: 705 Registration: 12.19.2002

You can cut the highs, or cut the lows. Parametric lets you cut (or boost?) a hole in the middle right? Q adjusts the size of the hole right? Regarding the EQ that is on Pro Tools, is a larger Q number a bigger hole or smaller hole or what?

Sweetride01 · Messages: 372 Registration: 10.11.2003

the higher the Q, the smaller the BANDWIDTH of boost or cut

Stankyspanks · Messages: 857 Registration: 12.08.2003

Q (Quality factor) is a ratio of center frequency to bandwidth. Q = Fc / B = Fc / (F2 - F1) For example, if center frequency is 141Hz Bandwidth is 100Hz (100Hz ~ 200 Hz) Quality factor will calculated as refer to "1" Measurement in Q (b/c it is Ratio) Therefore, the narrower bandwidth, Q is increased, that means you can cut or boost more specific frequency range. Peace

320 · Messages: 57 Registration: 06.30.2001

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