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
- Open the Parametric Equalizer effect
- Reset the equalizer to default settings to see a flat blue line
- Locate the band named HP (High Pass)
- Click on the HP band to activate it
- Adjust the frequency setting to 70 or 80 Hz
- 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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