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Adobe Express: Configure Parametric Equalizer high-pass filter

Demo summary

The narrator demonstrates setting up a basic high-pass filter at 70-80 Hz using the Parametric Equalizer to remove low-end noise from a voice recording.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the Parametric Equalizer effect
  2. Reset the equalizer to default settings to see a flat blue line
  3. Locate the band named HP (High Pass)
  4. Click on the HP band to activate it
  5. Adjust the frequency setting to 70 or 80 Hz
  6. Click Apply to save the EQ curve

Options

  • Manually change which band represents which frequency using advanced controls

Watch out for

  • The HP band is inactive by default and must be clicked to enable the filter

Tips

  • Use a high-pass filter around 70 or 80 Hz for voice recordings to reduce low-end noise
  • Set the filter based on the fundamental frequency of the human voice, which generally does not go below 80 Hz
  • Start with a basic EQ setup like a high-pass filter if you are a beginner before moving to advanced clarity or richness adjustments

Highlights

For this beginner-friendly tutorial, I will suggest you to use a highp pass filter like this.

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