Looking for equalizer

[RazerZ]

Hi all, I would like to know if anyone knows an equalizer I can use for Windows 7 64 bit since my motherboard didn't come with one.


Also I'd like the equalizer to work for the whole system, not just playing back an audio file.

Thanks.

 

[Eduello]

You could try this (haven't used it myself though): http://sourceforge.net/projects/equalizerapo/

 

[thee_prisoner]

Also, if your mobo is using a Realtek sound chip, this works well. [/url]http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/get-the-realtek-equalizer-back-in-windows-7-vista/[/url]

 

[Eduello]

Just tested my recommendation, seems to work well on my old crappy laptop, although it's pretty complicated to use.

 

[RazerZ]

Just downloaded and about to get REW. Seems a bit complicated, but hey I'm up for a challenge :lol:

 

[Eduello]

Yep, the guide makes it a lot easier, and once you've played around with it for a while, you should be able to make edits pretty easily.

This is a quick bass boost file I made:

Spoiler

Filter Settings file

Room EQ V5,00
Dated: 30.6.2014 20:27:26

Notes:testi

Equaliser: Generic
kesä 30 20:20:10
Filter 1: ON PK Fc 40,0 Hz Gain 15,0 dB Q 1.5
Filter 2: ON PK Fc 60,0 Hz Gain 15,0 dB Q 1,77
Filter 3: ON None
Filter 4: ON None
Filter 5: ON None
Filter 6: ON None
Filter 7: ON None
Filter 8: ON None
Filter 9: ON None
Filter 10: ON None
Filter 11: ON None
Filter 12: ON None
Filter 13: ON None
Filter 14: ON None
Filter 15: ON None
Filter 16: ON None
Filter 17: ON None
Filter 18: ON None
Filter 19: ON None
Filter 20: ON None

Feel free to use and edit it, although it probably needs a lot of fine tuning.

In filter 1, the 40Hz is the frequency, the 15,0 dB is the amplification, and the 1.5 is how 'wide' the effect spreads (0.1 means it affects a lot of frequencies and something like 10 means it affects only approximately 38-42 Hz and leaves the rest untouched). I also have preamp at -10 dB in the config file.

 

[RazerZ]

Thanks for the config and explanation

Quick question, if I increased the preamp to +10db would that increase the volume? Also do you know why they set it at -10db to start with rather than having it at neutral?

 

[Eduello]

Try my bass boost file and set the preamp to 0 while listening to bass heavy music. Then set it to -10 and you'll see the difference.

Setting it over 0 will theoretically increase the volume, but that might cause some issues with quality (might be useful for tracks/videos with low sound though). You can have it at 0, but if you increase anything (like bass) too much, it becomes "unbalanced" (for the lack of a better word). Having it at -10dB gives you some play room so that you can amplify certain frequencies more than others while still keeping the quality good.