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Figure 8.20 A clip's effects directly in the Timeline.
Using equalization
Equalization (EQ) allows you to shape the tone of a sound by adjusting the balance of the frequencies that it
contains and is typically used to correct problematic audio that has excessive high or low frequencies or to keep
different sounds competing with each other in a mix. Final Cut Pro comes with a built-in Graphic Equalizer that
allows you to apply equalization to any audio clip in the Event Browser or Timeline. To bring up the Graphic
Equalizer, select the clip that you want to modify, open the Inspector's Audio pane, and click the Equalization
icon underneath the Audio Enhancements section (see Figure 8.21). If you can't see the EQ icon, hover the
cursor over the Audio Enhancements pane and click Show to reveal the settings below.
Figure 8.21 Press the EQ button to bring up the plug-in's interface.
The frequency range displays as ten vertical bands across the Graphic Equalizer, ranging from 32 Hz to 16 kHz.
You can change this to 31 bands (20 Hz to 20 kHz) from the pop-up menu for more precise equalization. You
can increase or decrease the volume of each frequency band by dragging the band's fader up or down; the
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