When Recording/mixing Do You Disable System Eq Etc.

[EJB]

Hey folks I was just wondering if Y'all disabble the system sound enhancements.

My system uses Realtek High Definition Audio and has an EQ which if I turn off

while mixing it sounds HORRIBLE.

 

I could Mix to make it sound good with it off but when I turn it back on?

 

I just was wondering how Y'all deal with your system Sound Card.

 

Thanks,

 

EJB

Edited December 19, 2014 by EJB

[EJB]

Thanks Tom,

Yes this helps a lot. Especially how you listen to trial mixes.

I usually run the EQ flat but have had 2 HD crashes and when I finally got my system back up.

Nothing is the way I had/remember it.

 

I usually mix on headphones (I know) I have KRK monitors but rarely use em I think they have some compensation.

I am going to look into the software that analyzes your room and helps you correct and adjust for inconsistency.

 

Thanks again Sir,

 

EJB

[EJB]

Tom your comments have been very helpful.

 

I just got a new DAW upgrade and can't wait to dig in.

I had suspicions that I should disable my sys. EQ (not just set it flat)

I thought that the DAW worked independently from the sound card EQ

 

I also need to use the studio monitors more. 

[EJB]

Thanks Steve,

I have a little better handle on it now. There are still a few things I don't understand.

But I'm learning.

I have noticed that the DAW doesn't use the system EQ at all. I mean it doesn't work when the DAW is loaded.

So my question was kind of stupid in the first place. Dum Dum Da DUM!

 

Thanks again Sir,

 

EJB

Edited February 6, 2015 by EJB