Mixing with EQ

Now we arrive at the next big topic in mixing: that of equalization. Equalization, or EQ, is the process of changing the balance of the frequency components of sounds.
 
In order to equalize successfully, you must first know what exactly you are trying to accomplish. Do not equalize unless you have a particular reason to do so. There are two main reasons to equalize a sound: to avoid masking, or to change the character of the sound.