How to create a Custom preset for the Parametric Equalizer in Audition 3.0

[jerrygerson]

A custom Parametric EQ preset was recommended to me by someone using CC. The instructions were to use two Parametric EQ settings and save the preset, but my Parametric Equalizer doesn't look the same, so it's frustrating. The first setting is to set the High Shelf to 230Hz and 1.9db, then set the slope on the shallow one, then save. The second setting is to set the High Shelf to 3500Hz and 1.9db, slope on shallow and save. Create a preset name and done! Can anyone give advise on how to achieve that in Audition 3.0?

Thanks,

JG

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

Like this. I have to say that if you can tell the difference this will make to your audio, I'll be amazed. Rolling 1.9dB off isn't exactly a lot...

[jerrygerson]

Hi Steve, and thank you for responding. This exercise is born out of using my Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen with the AIR button on, which adds a crispness to mids and highs that I like for my voice overs. I found a You Tube piece in which the host shows you how to "emulate" the AIR in post if you didn't use it during recording, but he's using the CC version. Maybe I'm just totally misinterpreting, but here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdBmUZdXDCc if you are able to look at it. Thanks again for responding.

JG

[jerrygerson]

Hi Steve, and thank you for responding. This exercise is born out of using my Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen with the AIR button on, which adds a crispness to mids and highs that I like for my voice overs. I found a You Tube piece in which the host shows you how to "emulate" the AIR in post if you didn't use it during recording, but he's using the CC version. Maybe I'm just totally misinterpreting, but here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdBmUZdXDCc if you are able to look at it. Thanks again for responding.

JerryG

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

Okay, I can see what he means now. You'll still hardly notice the difference, though. You need two instances of the parametric EQ and you have to get clever with the second one, because it doesn't work the same way as the later CC version. You can do it though - use Air Mode 1 first, and then Air Mode 2:

You have to increase the gain by 1.9dB in Air Mode 2, otherwise you end up with virtually nothing. I did a quick check on the resulting frequency response using pink noise, and it appears to come out about right:

You can see that the response now gently rises across the audio band (this line was flat to start with).

[jerrygerson]

Thank you, thank you!! I can't wait to give it a try. You are so kind to share your wonderful professional skills and knowledge.

All the best to you,

JerryG