Audio EQ Terms You NEED to Know Simple & Clear!

If you’re new to podcasting or content creation, understanding basic audio terms is crucial! In this video, I break down 10 essential audio terms related to microphones, audio interfaces, EQ, and audio processing. Whether you’re setting up your first podcast or trying to improve your content audio quality, this beginner-friendly guide will help you understand audio and microphone terminology and basic essential terms. Let’s simplify your sound setup! Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Frequency Terms 1:06 Mid-Range 1:18 Highs 1:36 Gain 1:56 Compression 2:12 High Pass Filter 2:30 Low Pass Filter 2:44 De-Esser 3:01 Noise Gate 3:18 Noise Suppression 3:43 Outro Affiliate Links to some of my favorite gear: Focusrite Vocaster Two - https://amzn.to/3QTdiOR Focusrite Vocaster One - https://amzn.to/4iROUcK The best (In my opinion) budget mic - FIFINE K669D XLR Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/4l6V8Hf SE 4100 Large Diaphragm Condesner Mic - https://amzn.to/4lcffUq Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/41TKMD5 RALENO 19.5W LED Video Soft Light Panel - https://amzn.to/4j6XljT SMALLRIG Adjustable Friction Power Articulating Magic Arm - https://amzn.to/41R3MSA Phone Holder/Vertical and Horizontal Tripod Mount - https://amzn.to/4lamxrz Absolutely LOVE this boom arm - Neewer Low Profile Mic Arm - https://amzn.to/4hSdUiN Fstop Labs Acoustic Foam Panels, 12 Pack - https://amzn.to/4jh5IK1 InnoGear Overhead Mic Boom Arm - To mount phones to for main cam shot and overhead shots - https://amzn.to/4lc3Jbz OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite 4K Webcam - https://amzn.to/3QTCRzh RØDE NTH-100 Professional Over-ear Headphones - https://amzn.to/3XFR3Qa Sennheiser HD 560 S Open back Over-ear Headphones - https://amzn.to/4cc0FIp Social media links 👇 🌟YouTube Clay Alan Review https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpC45WDd2QiAx5ulYjg1xkg 🌟YouTube Clay Alan Raw https://youtube.com/@ClayAlanRaw?si=bhTHmZTEFlA2Gg55 👀Facebook The Clay Alan Chronicles https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558571981488&mibextid=LQQJ4d 👀Facebook The Clay Alan Review https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567027695438&mibextid=LQQJ4d Filming and Editing Equipment I use 👇 Main camera: iPhone 13 Pro Secondary camera’s: iPhone 16 Pro Max, OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite Recorded using: OBS, and or Prism Live Studio OBS - https://obsproject.com Prism Live Studio - https://prismlive.com/ Edit with: ‼️Final Cut Pro and Davinci Resolve 19 Studio‼️ My absolute favorite source for royalty free music, stock footage, sound effects and more! Artlist Artlist.io Contact me: Email: clayalan29@gmail.com #audiotermsexplained, #podcastaudiobasics, #microphoneterminology, #eqtermsforbeginners, #audiointerfacebasics, #audioprocessingexplained, #podcastsoundsetup, #beginnersaudioguide, #understandingaudio, #podcastaudiotips