In music, EQ means: Short for equalisation or equaliser: adjusting the balance of low, mid and high frequencies in a sound, or the tool that does this.
In Turkish: EQ, ekolayzır, frekans ayarı
How it is used
Used as a noun and a verb: 'add some EQ', 'EQ the vocals', 'an EQ plugin'. Engineers boost or cut frequencies: 'cut some low end', 'boost around 3k for clarity', 'use a high-pass filter on the guitars'.
Example sentences
The bass and the kick drum clash, so use EQ to give each one its own space.
I'd cut a little EQ around 300 Hz to make the guitar less muddy.
Common collocations
add EQ
EQ plugin
boost and cut
high-pass filter
EQ the vocals
Related terms
mixTo balance and combine all the recorded tracks of a song into a final stereo version, adjusting volume, panning, EQ, effects and dynamics.
masteringThe final stage of audio production, in which finished mixes are polished, made consistent in loudness and tone, and prepared for streaming, CD or vinyl.
reverbThe many quick reflections of sound in a space that make it sound roomy, or an effect that copies this, such as a hall, room or plate reverb.
soundcheckA short session before a show, when the band plays on stage so that the sound engineer can set the levels for the audience and the monitors.
microphoneA device that turns sound into an electrical signal so that it can be amplified or recorded. Dynamic and condenser microphones are the most common types.
