Adjust audio balance with EQ presets

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EQ (short for equalizer) is a tool used in audio editing to adjust the balance of specific frequencies, changing the overall tone of a sound. If a participant's setup isn’t optimized for recording or there's background noise, EQ presets can help clean up their track, making the final product sound clearer and more professional.

Please note:
This feature is in beta and is being released gradually to Riverside users.

Plan: All plans
Device: Computer browser

EQ.gif Step by step

  1. Open a recording in the editor.
  2. From the editor toolbar, click Tracks. 

  3. On the track you want to edit, click the participant's name.

  4. Next to EQ, click the toggle toggle-on.svg to turn it on.
  5. Click the chevron-down.svg arrow to open the EQ preset panel.

  6. Choose one of the EQ presets.

    The selected preset is applied to the participant's entire track.

Understanding EQ presets

Choosing the EQ preset depends on the specific sound issues you're trying to address in the participant's track. The EQ presets are designed to fix common problems, but if you're unsure, you can always test different options and listen for improvements. Here are some general guidelines to help you decide which preset to choose:

Audio Issue Recommended preset(s)
Audio is too boomy

A preset that reduces lower frequencies such as muffle-free or bass cut. 
Voice needs more depth or richness A preset that boosts lower frequencies such as bass boost or voice boost.
Audio sounds unclear, distant or muffled

A preset that boosts mid frequencies such as mids boost or muffle-free.

Voice sounds too harsh or shrill, or has excessive 's' sounds

A preset that reduces mid and higher frequencies such as mids cut or high cut.
Voice sounds dull or flat A preset that boosts higher frequencies such as crisp & clear or high boost.
Voice sounds nasal or congested

Use smooth vocals, which reduces nasal tones.

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