Psychoacoustics of Equalization in Audio Production:

Description

Shaping Tone Through Human Perception is a deep exploration of how equalization truly works—not just in theory, but in the human mind.

Rather than treating EQ as a purely technical or visual process, this book reveals how frequency adjustments interact with the auditory system, influencing clarity, balance, space, and emotional impact. By grounding equalization in psychoacoustic principles, it teaches engineers, producers, and students to make decisions based on perception rather than presets or meters.

Inside, you’ll discover how the ear interprets loudness, masking, phase, stereo width, and tonal balance, and how these factors shape what listeners actually hear. Each concept is connected to real-world mixing situations, helping you understand why an EQ move works—not just how to apply it. From subtle corrective adjustments to creative tonal shaping, the focus remains on intention, listening, and translation across playback systems.

This book is designed for those who want to move beyond surface-level mixing techniques. Whether you are training your ears, refining your workflow, or unlearning habits driven by visual mixing, this work provides a perceptual framework that remains relevant regardless of genre, tools, or trends.

What you hear is not always what exists—EQ teaches you the difference.

Who This Book Is For

• Audio engineers and producers

• Mixing and mastering students

• Musicians seeking deeper sonic control

• Educators and advanced learners in audio production

What You’ll Gain

• A psychoacoustic understanding of EQ decisions

• Improved listening accuracy and tonal judgment

• Greater clarity, depth, and balance in mixes

• Confidence in making EQ choices by ear

By Emmanuel Tuffet