RIAA equalization

Seasons Greetings. Why is signal laid down on vinyl in such a way that it requires EQ for proper playback? Thanks.

fefer7712-06-2004 4:06am

jeffreybehr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 805 posts 12-06-2004 at 05:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Equalization in recording processes, generally, is used to reduce, in playback, the noise of the playback medium. For both LPs and tape, the highs are boosted in the recording process and cut in playback. The tape and LP-surface noise is thereby reduced hugely. .
metralla Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 945 posts 12-06-2004 at 07:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The bass is also reduced for cutting, and boosted on replay, to allow grooves to be closer together than would otherwise be possible. Regards,
fefer77 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 12-06-2004 at 04:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks
herman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,259 posts 12-07-2004 at 12:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It is amazing what search of the web for RIAA equalization will return.