Frequency Analyzers

Shan · 28th May 2004

I recently used a frequency analyzer by Elemental Audio called Firium on a lead vocal track. It quickly displayed where the fundemental and overtone frequencies were. Also the frequency band where the air and breath were. I found it gave me useful information that made EQing the lead vocal faster.

Has anyone else used this type of tool? What other applications could something like this be used for?

Shane

jazzius II · 28th May 2004

Freq analyzers are very handy, as are phase scopes...i've got this one....

...it's all about learning about sound....it helps to have visual confirmation of what you think you're hearing....or to focus your attention on something you may not have noticed...

.but it's also very important not to get too deep into them and start mixing with your eyes rather then your ears.

C.Lambrechts · 28th May 2004

the little frequency analysing I do (or have to do) is with PAZ from waves.

Sufficient for my needs. I mostly look at it to check phase.

Shan · 29th May 2004

Thanks for your tips and thoughts you two

Shane

Stick · 30th May 2004

I use Spectrafoo from Metric Halo. Very slick. You can set up a bank of meters with whatever you want to see. Level meters, phase, freqency a couple ways, and others.

I like to be able to see where the thing I'm not liking is faster than fishing around for it with EQ. I also like the way you get a feel for the overall EQ shape of a mix shows up. Helps me know if my ears are skewed too far off.

But, yeah, in the end, ears should make the final decision.

Oh, but clients love how it looks...

doug_hti · 30th May 2004

I have a Behringer Ultra-Curve Pro

it's actually an eq, but i've never used the eq. I just have a send feeding it for visual reference whenever desired.

Ruudman · 30th May 2004

I use the 'Foo, good for checking freqs and calibration.++++

The OSX-version is in beta, and that version seems to be so stable that you can purchase it. The official release becomes then a free download for beta users.

ruudman

Shan · 30th May 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Stick
I like to be able to see where the thing I'm not liking is faster than fishing around for it with EQ. I also like the way you get a feel for the overall EQ shape of a mix shows up. Helps me know if my ears are skewed too far off.

But, yeah, in the end, ears should make the final decision.

Good points.

Shane

28th May 2004	#1
Shan Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 767 Thread Starter	Frequency Analyzers I recently used a frequency analyzer by Elemental Audio called Firium on a lead vocal track. It quickly displayed where the fundemental and overtone frequencies were. Also the frequency band where the air and breath were. I found it gave me useful information that made EQing the lead vocal faster. Has anyone else used this type of tool? What other applications could something like this be used for? Shane

28th May 2004	#3
C.Lambrechts Lives for gear Joined: May 2002 Location: Ans (Liege) Belgium Posts: 3,286	the little frequency analysing I do (or have to do) is with PAZ from waves. Sufficient for my needs. I mostly look at it to check phase. __________________ Chris Lambrechts

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doug_hti Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Calabasas, California Posts: 1,142	I have a Behringer Ultra-Curve Pro it's actually an eq, but i've never used the eq. I just have a send feeding it for visual reference whenever desired. __________________ doug

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28th May 2004	#2
jazzius II Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,002	Freq analyzers are very handy, as are phase scopes...i've got this one.... ...it's all about learning about sound....it helps to have visual confirmation of what you think you're hearing....or to focus your attention on something you may not have noticed... .but it's also very important not to get too deep into them and start mixing with your eyes rather then your ears.

29th May 2004	#4
Shan Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 767 Thread Starter	Thanks for your tips and thoughts you two Shane

30th May 2004	#5
Stick Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Meadow Vista, CA Posts: 685	I use Spectrafoo from Metric Halo. Very slick. You can set up a bank of meters with whatever you want to see. Level meters, phase, freqency a couple ways, and others. I like to be able to see where the thing I'm not liking is faster than fishing around for it with EQ. I also like the way you get a feel for the overall EQ shape of a mix shows up. Helps me know if my ears are skewed too far off. But, yeah, in the end, ears should make the final decision. Oh, but clients love how it looks...

30th May 2004	#7
Ruudman Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 3,086	I use the 'Foo, good for checking freqs and calibration.++++ The OSX-version is in beta, and that version seems to be so stable that you can purchase it. The official release becomes then a free download for beta users. ruudman