• Registered: 2021-12-14
  • Posts: 58

Topic: Best settings for "Fixed" 3-band EQ for live use?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to simplify my workflow in TotalMix FX for live situations. I want to treat the parametric EQ as a classic 3-band "graphic-style" EQ where I only touch the Gain knobs for quick adjustments.

Could you recommend the most "musical" and universal starting points for:

Low Band: (Type, Freq, Q)

Mid Band: (Freq, Q)

High Band: (Type, Freq, Q)

My goal is to have a setup that works reasonably well across various sources (vocals, acoustic instruments, or a main bus) to quickly fix tonal balance without diving into frequencies or Q-factor during the show.

What values would you suggest to mimic a high-quality analog desk (like a Neve or SSL style fixed-band EQ)?

  • Registered: 2018-12-21
  • Posts: 426

Re: Best settings for "Fixed" 3-band EQ for live use?

maybe try low shelving at 80 Hz, mid peaking at 2,5 kHz, and high shelving at 12 kHz, all with a Q of 0.5 or 0.6.