Avixa CTS Exam - Topic 2 Question 31 Discussion

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Question #: 31
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Which of the following is an EQ type?

Agate

Blimiter

Cparametric

Dcompressor

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Suggested Answer: C

by Staci at Nov 24, 2025, 10:21 PM

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Rosalyn

6 months ago

Yeah, but C) parametric really adjusts frequencies.

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Josefa

6 months ago

I feel like D) compressor is more about dynamics.

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Larae

6 months ago

True, but limiters control levels.

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Tasia

6 months ago

I disagree, compressors are not EQs.

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Candida

6 months ago

Surprised gate isn't on the list!

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Hermila

7 months ago

No way, it's gotta be C!

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Lenny

7 months ago

I thought limiters were EQs too?

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Erinn

7 months ago

Compressor? I thought we were talking about audio, not bodybuilding supplements.

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Hollis

7 months ago

Limiter? More like lame-iter, am I right? Parametric EQ is where it's at.

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Jade

8 months ago

Gotta love that sweet, sweet compression for keeping those levels in check.

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Judy

8 months ago

Parametric EQ is definitely the way to go for fine-tuning your audio.

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Alishia

8 months ago

This question feels familiar; I think we had a similar one about EQ types, and parametric definitely stood out to me.

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Antonio

8 months ago

I vaguely recall something about gates, but I can't remember if they fall under EQ types or not.

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Crista

8 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like limiter and compressor are more about dynamics rather than EQ.

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Trinidad

9 months ago

I think I remember EQ types from our last practice session, and I'm pretty sure parametric is one of them.

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Lisha

9 months ago

I've got this! Parametric EQ allows you to boost or cut specific frequency ranges. That's the one I'm going with.

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Gladys

9 months ago

Wait, I'm getting a little confused. Are compressors and limiters the same thing? I need to review my audio engineering basics.

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Lonny

9 months ago

Okay, let's see. Parametric EQ is the one with adjustable frequency, right? I think that's the answer.

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Cherelle

9 months ago

C) parametric is definitely an EQ type.

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Kaitlyn

10 months ago

I think it's C) parametric. It shapes the sound.

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Florinda

10 months ago

A) gate is not an EQ type, right?

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Troy

10 months ago

I agree! Parametric EQ is versatile.

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Christa

10 months ago

Ugh, I'm not totally sure about EQ types. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Daniela

10 months ago

Hmm, this one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident I can identify the EQ type here.

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Charlene

5 months ago

Can't go wrong with that choice!

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Melissa

5 months ago

I agree, parametric is the way to go.

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Catarina

5 months ago

Definitely! It's the most common EQ type.

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Meaghan

5 months ago

Yeah, that makes sense!

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Salome

9 months ago

I think it's C) parametric.

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