# Filter Selection

On this page, you select the type of filter/equalizer that you want to train on.

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‘Filter’ generally refers to a cut-only device, whereas an equalizer can either boost or cut.
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![The Filter Selection Page](/files/SKc1GXLOGMAFTmRvkpPJ)

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**FR**<mark style="color:red;">**EQ**</mark>**UIA only allows you to train on one filter or equalizer at any given time**. The rationale for this is that very few people can correctly identify +/- 1dB changes made to audio signals, and even fewer can consistently achieve this in [Absolute Identification](/frequia/advanced-training/training-mode.md) mode.
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### High/Low-pass Filters

A High-pass Filter (HPF) passes (doesn't boost or cut) frequencies ABOVE the selected frequency, whereas a Low-pass Filter (LPF) passes frequencies BELOW the selected frequency. A high Q value may boost certain frequencies, even though there is no gain applied.

The parameters of High/Low-pass Filters that you can train to identify are Frequency and Q (these filters do not have a Gain parameter).

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If you choose to train on this type of filter, FR<mark style="color:red;">EQ</mark>UIA will randomly choose between a High-pass or a Low-pass filter during training.

### Shelving Equalizers

Shelving equalizers boost or cut all frequencies above or below the selected frequency. There are two types of Shelving Equalizers: Low Shelf and High Shelf. A Low Shelf boosts or cuts all frequencies BELOW the selected frequency.  A High Shelf boosts or cuts all frequencies ABOVE the selected frequency.

The parameters of Shelving Equalizers that you can train to identify are Frequency, Gain, and Q.

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If you choose to train on this type of equalizer, FR<mark style="color:red;">EQ</mark>UIA will randomly choose between a High-shelf or a Low-shelf during training.

### Parametric Equalizers

Parametric Equalizers boost or cut frequencies symmetrically around a selected center frequency. Gain controls the amount of boost or cut, and Q controls the bandwidth of the boost or cut.

The parameters of a Parametric Equalizer that you can train to identify are Frequency, Gain, and Q.

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### Bandpass Filters

Bandpass Filters pass all frequencies within a certain range and cut all others. In reality, these filters cut all frequencies except those at the very center.

The parameters of a Bandpass Filter that you can train to identify are Frequency and Q (these filters do not have a Gain parameter).

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### Bandstop Filters

Bandstop Filters cut all frequencies within a certain range and pass all others.

The parameters of a Bandstop Filter that you can train to identify are Frequency and Q (these filters do not have a Gain parameter).

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