THE ROLE OF THE EQUALIZER IN WORKING WITH MUSICAL MATTER IN THE CONTEXT OF CREATING THE SOUND IMAGE

Abstract

The development of art of the XX – XXI centuries is characterized by the rise of cultural traditions, their «opening up», as a result of which there is a desire to create an alternative culture, «elite» art – with the emergence and development of innovative artistic technologies. It has become quite normal practice (in the film industry, theatrical art, etc.) to paint the mysterious world of the cosmos, the abyss, mystical «pictures», etc., with the sounds of electronic synthesizers, algorithms from effect processors, the involvement of relevant computer programs, all of which have been obtained – artistic technologies.  The proposed article analyzes the features of the work of a dynamic processor of processing the sound path – equalizer. The specifics of different EQ formats are revealed. The invention and the further development of equalizers for artistic technologies are described, their types are described: graphic, parametric, digital. The specifics of the equalizers’ work, technical possibilities and examples of their use in creating the proper sounding of instruments and singing voices are explained. It is explained how exactly EQs should be used and what problems and methods of avoiding them may be encountered during operation.

The influence of equalizers on the direct creation of sound image in concert tour and studio work is analyzed. Sound image (tonal) – is the sound environment of creative action (singing voices, stage language, music, etc.), as well as a set of sound elements that create under the influence of associations, in general, the idea of a material object, phenomenon, event, character of a person etc... The proposed article is of interest to professionals in the sound engineering profession. Getting acquainted with it will help them in conducting at a higher cultural and artistic level concert and tour events, accompaniment of musical compositions, theatrical performances, folklore and ethnographic ceremonies, etc., taking into account sound-directing practices and possibilities of sound technical support.