What does the Q do on an EQ?

In equalizers, Q is the ratio of center frequency to bandwidth, and if the center frequency is fixed, then bandwidth is inversely proportional to Q—meaning that as you raise the Q, you narrow the bandwidth.

What is high Q in EQ?

The Q parameter stands for quality, and controls the shape of the EQ curve. High Q values use steeper curves, which affect a smaller range and allow you to pinpoint specific frequencies. Low Q values affect a wider range of frequencies and tend to sound more gentle when used subtly.

What is the Q of a 31 band EQ?

Specifications

Filter Type Constant Q – 3% center accuracy
Frequency Bands 31, 1/3 octave, ISO spacing
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz, +0.5dB
High Pass Filter 10Hz to 250Hz, 12dB/oct
Input Impedance 20k Ω (bal), 15k Ω (unbal)

What is a Paragraphic EQ?

Basically this is an EQ that combines the user interface of a graphic equalizer with the functionality of a parametric equalizer. The EQ adjustments are made with sliders (so you get a visual graphic representation of your settings), but each band has adjustable frequency and Q like a parametric.

What is proportional Q?

It has a Proportional-Q design, meaning that the bandwidth of the filters becomes narrow when the gain of the filter increases. For low gain settings the EQ delivers a smoother tone: its character becomes more and more aggressive when the bands gain band is raised.

Is Q and bandwidth the same?

Bandwidth definition Under this definition, Q is the reciprocal of fractional bandwidth.

What is low Q?

Q is a ratio and therefore is just a number; it has no units. A Q of 1 or less would be considered a low Q, 5 or higher is a high Q.

Is graphic or parametric EQ better?

As such, parametric equalizers offer surgical precision when it comes to affecting the overall sound. Like the graphic equalizer, each frequency can be cut or boosted. But while graphic equalizers have fixed frequencies, parametric equalizers can choose a center or primary frequency.