Slick EQ - What is the thinking behind an 18db/octave HPF?
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heavymetalmixer heavymetalmixer https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=391539
- KVRian
- 692 posts since 8 Jan, 2017
I guess it's because NOVA already has those 2.
- KVRian
- 1169 posts since 24 Feb, 2012
It sounds good in most cases, and is very effective at cutting lows.
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- KVRist
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- 90 posts since 6 Nov, 2017
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Hermetech Mastering Hermetech Mastering https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7418
- KVRAF
- 1619 posts since 30 May, 2003 from Milan, Italy
18dB per octave is a nice compromise (between attenuation, phase anomalies, and affecting the audible range) for inaudible HPFing. Most mastering HPFs are 12 or 18 for this reason. Can also choose with or without the slight "head bump". It sounds good. In Slick EQ M you have the option of 6,12,18 or 24, and the 18 mode has the least head bump and therefore is the most neutral sounding.
- KVRAF
- 3828 posts since 15 Mar, 2002 from Underworld
18dB/octave HPFs have been used the most in the best sounding classic consoles. You have to wonder why?
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