Intro to Technical Podcast Production
Equalization 1
A course by Tom Kelly , Audio Engineer and Podcaster
About the video: Equalization 1
Overview
“Equalization is probably the most difficult skill to master, but we will have a much easier time if we understand the physics of frequency. I will keep it light with plenty of simple listening exercises that will help you better hear a voice as more than just "a voice" but rather as several distinct parts that make up the whole. We will also take some time to explore the parts of an equalizer, see how they work, and why some equalizers are better/different than others. Let the fun begin! ”
In this video lesson Tom Kelly addresses the topic: Equalization 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Intro to Technical Podcast Production. Learn the fundamentals of audio production to record, edit, mix, and publish podcasts like a professional.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Equalization In this lesson, we'll be talking about equalization. Before we can really dive into it, there's a bit of very simple theory to get through first. The human ear can perceive sounds from as low as 20 Hz to as high as 20,000 Hz, which is often abbreviated as kilohertz. 20 Hz is extremely low frequency, and 20,000 Hz or 20 kHz is extremely high. Think of a dog whistle. Now, in the human voice, in any sound that we hear, pretty much all of these frequencies are present, and sometimes some of these frequencies can be quite a bit louder than they should be, and they can be kind of a...”
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Course summary for: Intro to Technical Podcast Production
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Audio, Music Production, Podcasting

Tom Kelly
A course by Tom Kelly
Tom Kelly is an audio engineer and podcaster based in North Carolina, USA. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in audio engineering, he worked a series of jobs in the industry until he discovered his calling in podcasts. He went on to found Clean Cut Audio and now specializes in producing shows from start to finish. He’s passionate about mastering the little technical details to create engaging audio experiences.
Tom has worked on some of the world’s most-listened-to podcasts, such as The Always Sunny Podcast, The Drive with Peter Attia and True Crime Obsessed. He’s also edited interviews with the likes of Hugh Jackman and Olympic gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno.
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