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Convention Paper

Filters for Equalization: Active or Passive?

Authors: Van Ryswyk, Carl

AES Convention 55 · Paper 1177 · October 1976

Abstract

A critical discussion of the types of filters used for equalization is presented wherein bandwidth, phase, Q, and response relationships in the frequency and time domains and the effect of each on the audio signal are discussed. Common misconceptions concerning the differences and applications of active and passive filters are laid to rest.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 55
AES Convention
55
Paper number
1177
Publication date
October 6, 1976
Affiliation
White Instruments, Inc., Austin, TX (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper