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In Reply to: Re: not cheeeeep BUT posted by Kajtsu on April 10, 2006 at 04:17:59:
Only Acoustically recorded 78s and cylinders have no EQ, so using no EQ will remove the bass totally. The Westrex system used by Victor (HMV) and Columbia from 1925/6 had bass attenuation from 200hz. Other systems varied but 200hz is a good starting point. Later EQs took the bass attenuation upwards (apart from UK Decca who used 150hz, which is why - uncorrected - they have very heavy bass) RIAA has bass attenuation from 500hz down. Middle C on a piano is 256hz so the EQ affects a critical part of the audio spectrum. Don't get too hung up on getting every available EQ there ever was - most variations were from the late 30s thru to RIAA - a few basics, Westrex, RCA, NAB and flat - Decca ffrr and EMI if you have any records of European origin from 1930-55 - will do. Oh and RIAA! Russell Fishers article may help.
http://www.shellac.org/wams/wequal.html
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- EQ was there from the start of electrical recording - richardz 04/11/0602:24:41 04/11/06 (0)