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The 'Set It and Forget It' Guide to Vocal EQ

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Parameter Adjustment Guidelines

Characteristics of Frequency Band Adjustment

Low-Frequency Adjustment:

  1. Common environmental low-frequency noise is mostly concentrated around 50Hz and below. Attenuating the 63Hz band by pulling down the fader can effectively reduce low-frequency rumble, but it may also make the overall sound thinner.

  2. If the sound appears "muffled," appropriate attenuation around 160Hz can alleviate the dullness and increase transparency.

Mid-Frequency Adjustment:

  1. If the voice sounds muddy or has a prominent nasal quality, attenuating the mid-frequencies (e.g., 600Hz-800Hz) can effectively enhance clarity and purity.

  2. A moderate boost around 1kHz can enhance the character and expressiveness of the voice, making it sound more "magnetic."

High-Frequency Adjustment:
Boosting the high-frequency range (e.g., 8kHz-12kHz) can significantly increase the "brightness" and clarity of the voice, making it sound more transparent and vibrant, free from muffledness.

Presence / "Air" Band Adjustment:
Appropriately boosting this frequency band (typically referring to 12kHz and above) to a relatively high level can add a sense of "air" and detail to the sound, further enhancing magnetism and spatial presence.

Abnormal Sound Adjustment Guide

 
 
Issue Type Manifestation Target Frequency Band Adjustment Notes & Remarks
Muffled Sound Unclear, muddy perception, as if covered by a cloth 250Hz~400Hz Attenuate 2~5dB Can be complemented by a moderate boost around 3kHz to enhance clarity.
Nasal Sound Overly prominent nasal resonance, producing a thick "ng~" sound sensation 600Hz~800Hz Attenuate 2~3dB Avoid boosting 1kHz to prevent exacerbating the nasal quality.
Sibilance Harsh, piercing sounds on "s," "sh" consonants 5.5kHz~7.5kHz Attenuate 2~6dB Adjust precisely based on the actual level of harshness.
Thin Sound Hollow sound, lacking thickness and solidity, weak presence 120Hz, 3kHz Boost 1~3dB each While adding body, avoid excessive low-frequency boost to prevent muddiness.
Guttural Sound Sound seems stuck in the throat, with a "hum~" or dull, breathy sensation 300Hz~500Hz Attenuate 2~4dB Often caused by vocal technique or microphone placement angle during recording.
Hoarse/Raspy Sound appears tired, dry, lacking inherent brightness and fine detail 4kHz~6kHz Boost 1~3dB If harshness accompanies the hoarseness, consider simultaneous attenuation around 2kHz~3kHz.
Muddy Sound Sounds are mixed together, lacking definition and spatial sense 200Hz~350Hz Attenuate 1~3dB Using a High-Pass Filter (HPF) in conjunction yields better results.
Low-Freq Rumble Persistent background vibrations, wind noise, footstep noises, etc. 80Hz and below Cut Recommended to use a High-Pass Filter (HPF) to cut this band directly.
Lack of Brightness Overall "dull" sound, lacking sparkle and vitality 8kHz~12kHz Boost 1~3dB Boost moderately to add shine, but be cautious not to induce sibilance or high-frequency noise.
Lack of Air/Presence Sound appears dry, lacking spatial ambiance and subtle detail/texture 12kHz~16kHz Boost 1~3dB The effectiveness of adjusting this band is highly dependent on microphone quality; more perceptible on high-end mics.
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Last modified: 2025-11-06