Using the parametric eq to smooth things out, Chasing your tail, Saving your calibration settings – Omnia Audio Omnia.9 User Manual
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parametric EQ.
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“problem areas” with the speaker/room combination and which are microphone placement anomalies. If
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Using the Parametric EQ to Smooth Things Out
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bands of EQ to achieve the desired result is preferred. Cutting (reducing) frequencies is usually preferred
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frequently more effective with bass-shy speakers is taming the often over-boosted mid-bass that
manufacturers dial in in the hopes that you think you have more low end than you do).
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making broader changes to the overall curve.
Chasing Your Tail
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and allotting enough time to do it up right. Your efforts will be rewarded when you play music through your
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Saving Your Calibration Settings
You can save your calibration settings in the form of a preset by going to the Save Preset menu and
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(“JBL 4312 FM Air”).
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