Normalizing File: EQ vs Reducing dB

Audio Production
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Hello,

I’ve just watched ‘How to Record a Podcast with Adobe Audition’:

The interviewee connects via Skype and you address her spike (timestamp 30:55) using parametric EQ, which takes a few tweaks. I’m sure there is a very valid reason, but why do it this way instead of highlighting the spike, then bring it down on the dB wheel (and then normalizing after doing so)?

Thanks!

Dan

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The spike contains many frequencies and is only a visual indication of gain or volume level.
A scan with a parametric eq reveals the offending frequency and then it’s just a matter of isolating and reducing the correct one without destroying all the others.

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