AnsweredSpectrum Analyzer !!

Author
Post
Essentials Only Full Version
jwh
Max Output Level: -75 dBFS
  • Total Posts : 754
  • Joined: 2009/12/28 09:14:23
  • Location: Ayrshire,Scotland
  • Status: offline
2013/10/23 08:34:17 (permalink)

Spectrum Analyzer !!

Hi, 
What I am looking at with the spectrum analyzer, in other words what am hoping it will look like
is there a right wave and a wrong wave, what should it look like ?
I've never used one before !!
 
Thanks
John
 
 

i7/16GB RAM, Win 10 X 64, Sonar Platinum
Komplete Audio 6, HagstromF200P, Ibanez Talman, Fender Bass, Rokit 8 Monitors, Maschine MK2, TC Voicelive Touch, Spark LE  
  
http://www.reverbnation.com/thesubroom 
http://www.facebook.com/thesubroom   
#1
See best answerList Solutions Only

4 Replies Related Threads
    Sanderxpander
    Max Output Level: -36.5 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 3873
    • Joined: 2013/09/30 10:08:24
    • Status: offline
    Re: Spectrum Analyzer !! 2013/10/23 08:37:08 (permalink) ☼ Best Answerby jwh 2013/10/23 08:41:19
    The spectrum analyzer just shows you which frequencies are in the sound that is being played. There is no right or wrong. That's decided by your ears. It can help isolate a frequency (range) if you know roughly what you're looking for but that's about it - your ears should always get final say.
    #2
    jwh
    Max Output Level: -75 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 754
    • Joined: 2009/12/28 09:14:23
    • Location: Ayrshire,Scotland
    • Status: offline
    Re: Spectrum Analyzer !! 2013/10/23 08:42:12 (permalink)
    Thanks for the reply Sanderxpander, I thought that, I just thought I may be missing something !!

    i7/16GB RAM, Win 10 X 64, Sonar Platinum
    Komplete Audio 6, HagstromF200P, Ibanez Talman, Fender Bass, Rokit 8 Monitors, Maschine MK2, TC Voicelive Touch, Spark LE  
      
    http://www.reverbnation.com/thesubroom 
    http://www.facebook.com/thesubroom   
    #3
    Kalle Rantaaho
    Max Output Level: -5 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 7005
    • Joined: 2006/01/09 13:07:59
    • Location: Finland
    • Status: offline
    Re: Spectrum Analyzer !! 2013/10/23 09:43:59 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby dubdisciple 2013/10/23 09:50:16
    One of the uses learningwise is comparing the frequency content of commercial tracks of the same style to your own ones.
    Also, if your monitoring/acoustics isn't good enough, you can get visual feedback of the, say, lowest end, which your system can't reproduce reliably.

    SONAR PE 8.5.3, Asus P5B, 2,4 Ghz Dual Core, 4 Gb RAM, GF 7300, EMU 1820, Bluetube Pre  -  Kontakt4, Ozone, Addictive Drums, PSP Mixpack2, Melda Creative Pack, Melodyne Plugin etc.
    The benefit of being a middle aged amateur is the low number of years of frustration ahead of you.
    #4
    dubdisciple
    Max Output Level: -17 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 5849
    • Joined: 2008/01/29 00:31:46
    • Location: Seattle, Wa
    • Status: offline
    Re: Spectrum Analyzer !! 2013/10/23 10:01:52 (permalink)
    Although there is technically right answer, there are things you will learn to look for.  A well mastered song will usually look fairly flat. Huge peaks and valleys on a complete song is typically a sign something is very wrong.  In extreme cases like a huge valley between 400-800hz on a vocal track will likely sound odd.  Being able to visually see this helps to zero in on exactly where the problem lies.
     
    Another practical use is comparing individual tracks among sounds occupying similar frequencies.  Kick drums and Bass guitars often overlap, causing both to sound muddy.  A quick comparison in an analyzer can give you a sense of how to eq one or both to allow them lay in mix better.
    #5
    Jump to:
    © 2025 APG vNext Commercial Version 5.1