03 How to EQ Hihat | Part 3 of EQ Series

For private, 1-to-1 mixing lessons and consulting click the link below: https://www.martinmixing.com/inquiries In this video series my goal is to lay a solid foundation to learning how to EQ every instrument. We will have a look at multiple samples of each instrument, from bad to good recording quality, so you can see how a mixer treats them to achieve a good starting point for further sound shaping. Most instruments have similar issues, but there is a lot of nuance that can be difficult to hear and notice for most people starting to mix. I want to break down this barrier and help you identify problematic areas quickly and easily, so you can focus on creating music. In the Hihat video we take a close look at various Hihats of varying qualities. I will demonstrate ho to use EQ to isolate the hat from bleed as much as possible, and how to achieve a natural, balanced sound that works well with the overheads later on. 00:00: Intro 01:13: Hat Nr.1, typical harsh spot mic 03:57: Hat Nr.2, good sound, lot of bleed 05:57: Hat Nr.3, best sound, too much bleed 09:00: Harsh cymbal trick 10:00: Contact me for private masterclasses Not paid promotion, but if you are keen on good monitoring check out the Neumann monitors, especially the KH310. I also use the Sennheiser HD650 headphones, which are amazing if combined with a good preamp. #mixing #mastering #EQ #drums #homestudio #mixengineer