Equalization beyond 20dB

[jdunlop2179]

Hey everyone,

I am trying to increase the attenuation of the equalizer beyond 20 db (I will be shooting for the area of 50-70 if possible). I can adjust the axis on the window to allow for this range, but the faders will only extend 20 db up or 20 db down. Any thoughts?

[kozikowski]

The scrollbars on the left allow for +60 to -120.

Koz

[jdunlop2179]

Yes, but the faders actually adjusting the equalization only allow you to attenuate 20 dB.

[kozikowski]

You aren't in Audacity 1.3, are you? I just equalized a short music segment to -60dB.

Where did you get the music from? Pull down this music clip and see if that works. Open it up on a fresh Audacity.

http://www.kozco.com/tech/piano2.wav

Koz

[Storer]

The only way to get what you want is to select the "Draw Curves" option. With this option, you can draw any curve you want from -120 to + 60. Be warned, thought, that if you then switch back to "Graphic EQ", everyplace below -20 will be changed to -20 and above +20 will be changed to +20. To protect against that, be sure to save your drawn curve before changing to Graphic EQ.

[jdunlop2179]

Thanks storer. That was my impression. I wanted to ask though, because it would be a nice feature to be able to add equalization via faders beyond 20 db.