[78-L] Brian Davies' Equalizer software

[bradc944 at comcast.net]

Definitely! It will de-RIAA and throw on a more correct curve all in one pass if you want. Also has a graphic representation of the new desired curve.

And it runs on a Mac AND Linux too.

...and it's freeware.

BC

----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Bardenwerper <citrogsa at charter.net>
To: 78-L Mail List <78-l at klickitat.78online.com>
Sent: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:46:15 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: Re: [78-L] Brian Davies' Equalizer software

On 10/3/2011 9:42, Jeff Lichtman wrote:
>> Just loaded this up and am now playing with it... one thing I
>> notice... which curve do I use for which 78 recording? Nothing noted
>> for VIctor (I would assume HMV?)... and what about some of the
>> 'off-labels'? Right now I'm working on a light-ray Vocalion (VERY
>> early), and not sure which curve to use on it.  Also, is there a
>> source for other curves on the net that can be imported?
>>
>> TiA   Brad
> While each label tended to have its own curve (which varied over
> time), you can't rely on this for proper equalization on every
> recording. So, for example, mid-thirties Victors often have a bass
> turnover of 500 Hz and a treble rolloff of 8.5 dB, a particular
> record might sound boomy or tubby with those settings. It's best to
> use a label's nominal equalization curve as a starting point and
> adjust things by ear.
>
> The booklet "Playback Equalizer Settings for 78 RPM Recordings" by
> James R. Powell and Randall G. Stehle is useful. Kurt Nauck sells it
> at www.78rpm.com, but the part of his site where this book would be
> listed seems to be down at the moment.
>
>
Is there an RIAA equalization remover?

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