parametric equalizer

[vmscbe1974]

hi friends

Will a parametric equalizer be a better option for noise reduction for older phono recordings.

kindly guide.
Regards
srinivas

 

[rajeshm]

A low pass filter will be best for suppressing noise caused by use.

hi friends

Will a parametric equalizer be a better option for noise reduction for older phono recordings.

kindly guide.
Regards
srinivas

 

[Rajiv]

Will a parametric equalizer be a better option for noise reduction for older phono recordings

Hi,

Get a SAE "click and pop" noise suppressor. It works with dirty old records. Had one of these back in the 80's along with some DBX noise reduction/dynamic expander stuff .

Best is to clean the records well.

SAE MODEL 5000 (Vintage Impulse Noise Reduction System) | eBay

SAE 5000A LOOKS AND SOUNDS GREAT | eBay

Average price seems to be around $60-$90 .

sae 5000 | eBay

Regards
Rajiv

 

[rohitt]

yeah. Parametric and graphic equilizer does help reducing or eliminating noise.

 

[vmscbe1974]

a low pass filter would help in reducing rumble. i am looking out for noise filters kind of hardware to reduce the vocal sibling and 78 rpm record surface and scratch noises.

 

[deba]

Strictly speaking any type of EQ is not meant for noise reduction but for shaping sound and controlling feedback or overload of a particular frequency.

For real time noise reduction there are professional Noise reduction unit available which are quiet costly (eg: CEDAR AUDIO). If you want to go the software way then there are host of software available in the market which can remove noise / rumble / clicks and pops from vinyl recordings. Adobe Audition does the job quiet well at reasonable cost.
SONIC SOLUTION is another great pro software / hardware combo for noise reduction.

You can make CDs from such recordings if you want to.I have been doing NR for years and its a very time taking but fruitful job.

 

[vmscbe1974]

iam looking only for noise reduction hardware systems to listen to my 1000 odd shellac records .if you could help me i would be very thankful to you.the groove and surface noise elimination with rumble filter and all frequencies above 6khz and below 30khz removed.
regards
srinivas

 

[gobble]

6khz is too low. I would stay above 12khz. My speakers drop off after 10khz and they lack the airy SQ.


--G0bble

 

[reubensm]

My suggestions is to ensure that your records are cleaned properly. I'm not a great fan on hi-pass and low-pass filters as they effect the overall sound quality

 

[deba]

I dont think there is any moderate cost equipment to reduce noise in real time from LPs , there are some noise reduction unit which can be used but they will effect sound quality at the end. They are mainly Notch Filter.........


For Info Only :
CEDAR, noise reduction, hiss reduction, click reduction, sound restoration

 

[vmscbe1974]

behringers parametric equalizer deq2496 seems interesting .Any users here plz let me know. A good review at Audio, Hi Fi, Home Audio, Reviews .
regards
vmscbe

 

[vmscbe1974]

checked with the online sites is it worth the money investing Rs 20000 in this equalizers?

 

[GeorgeO]

Anilva has the Behringer Ultra Curve PRO, it's a fairly sophisticated unit and he uses it for actively crossing over.

 

[deba]

I have few Behringer out board processor including the parametric EQ and they are good for the price. Be careful to use parametric EQ and try not to overload your amp or speaker, safer is to go for 31 band Graphic EQ for precise control, you can get this from Samson or even dbx or behringer :

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/FBQ3102.aspx

http://www.dbxpro.com/231/index.php

 

[reubensm]

If you are buying the DEQ2496, ensure that you buy the microphone as well (it does not come included). I once considered buying one but did not at the last minute. Was costing about $300 at the time in the United States.

 

[vmscbe1974]

any inputs on presonus paramaetric equalizer.costing 10800 Rs. at bajaoo.com, and noise gate/limiter from pope audio