total n00b on eq'ing

i never had to mix something myself, so the only "eq related" stuff im familiar wih is built-in mpc2500 filters, lp hp etc. i now want just a single tip. when i track out a rough mix and then record some vocals to make a demo, hi frequencies from my rode nt1a are piercing my ear. please tell me what frequencie do i have to cut of to "sweeten" the hi-end area, make it sound like a sm58 or something. thank you

Maybe this will help:

http://mpc-forums.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=147636

tosfalma wrote:please tell me what frequencie do i have to cut of to "sweeten" the hi-end area, make it sound like a sm58 or something. thank you

tosfalma wrote: hi frequencies from my rode nt1a are piercing my ear.

Probably a good place to start no?

Dude in all fairness we can't tell you which frequencies to cut that's insane. We don't even know what your original recording sounds like. But if you're aware that your mic has a very bright top end, take that into account when you're recording and give it a slight roll off. End of the day, just experiment. Also read about sibilance in your recordings, and the possible benefits of a de-esser when used sparingly.

if its "piercing" your ears, it may not be something Eq can fix, it may be that something is wrong with your connections or wiring, or maybe something internal with the mic or machine your using.

maybe get a decent pre-amp and a filter,

if its not equipment related, just take into account the high-end of the mic, like scoobylol said

In all fairness to DPM I'd do what I said first before you invest in any more equipment. For the time being if you can shape the sound by EQ'ing do that whilst working your way up to a new mic-pre IF you need one.