Keep in mind that these frequency charts are just the starting point and you don’t have to follow them exactly. Not all guitars, synths and vocalists sound the same, every track has its own context and unique characteristics so use these charts as a starting point and adjust according to your sounds and mix.<\/p>\n
These charts are from our new plugin called EQ Wise+<\/strong>, an eight-band parametric equalizer with built-in interactive instrument frequency charts to help you EQ better. Check it our here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/center><\/p>\n SUB BASS 0-60 Hz<\/strong> BASS 60-250 Hz<\/strong> LOW MID-RANGE 250 – 500 Hz<\/strong> MID-RANGE 500 – 2000 Hz<\/strong> HIGH MID-RANGE 2-6 kHz<\/strong> HIGH FREQUENCIES 6-20 kHz<\/strong> <\/center><\/p>\n RUMBLE \/ SUB BASS 0-60 Hz<\/strong> BOTTOM 60-100 Hz<\/strong> BOOM \/ WARMTH \/ MUD 100-450 Hz<\/strong> HONK 450 – 1000 Hz<\/strong> TINNY 1 – 2 kHz<\/strong> CRUNCH 2 – 4 kHz<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abletunes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/eq-wise-blog.jpg\")
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\nGeneal Chart I<\/h4>\n
\nMost sounds in this frequency range more felt than heard. Be careful while mixing here as too much sub bass can make your mix sound muddy. Cutting everything below 25-45 Hz is a standard practice to reduce the rumble and preserve headroom. Avoid boosts here.<\/p>\n
\nThe fundamentals of kick and bass are centered in this area. Boost 100-180 Hz range for more punch. Boost 140-225 Hz to add warmth and fullness. Don\u2019t overdo as boosting too much will sound boomy.<\/p>\n
\nThis range is usually called the bass presence range. Try a slight boost at around 300 Hz to add clarity to the bass and low frequency instruments. Too much in this range make things sound muddy and boomy, while too little make them sound thin.<\/p>\n
\nBoosts in this range can make an instrument prominent in the mix. Be careful while mixing here as too much of 500-1 kHz can make your instrument sound muddy, and too much of 1-2 kHz can create a tinny sound.<\/p>\n
\nThis is where you’ll find the attack tones of percussive and rhythm instruments. Instruments that struggle to cut through the mix may be adjusted here for more presence. Excess here can cause listener fatigue. 4-6 kHz range is responsible for clarity and definition.<\/p>\n
\nBoosting this range can add extra air and sparkle to your instrument or mix. Excess in this area can cause undesirable listener fatigue and create an extremely shrill tone. Too much boost around the 6-8 kHz range tend to sound sibilant.<\/p>\nGeneal Chart II<\/h4>\n
\nMost sounds in this frequency range more felt than heard. Be careful while mixing here as too much sub bass can make your mix sound muddy. Cutting everything below 25-45 Hz is a standard practice to reduce the rumble and preserve headroom. Avoid boosts here.<\/p>\n
\nThis is where the bottom or “chest punch” of the bass and kick drum lies. Boost 2-3 dB within 60-90 Hz range with a low Q setting if more energy is needed, but don\u2019t overdo it.<\/p>\n
\nBoost 100-170 Hz range for more punch. Boost 130-220 Hz to add warmth and fullness.
\nCheck 250-450 Hz range for mud, boost to bring fullness. Too much energy in the 100-450 Hz range make things sound muddy and boomy, while too little make them sound thin.<\/p>\n
\nYou may eliminate many of the harsh, “honky” and boxy characteristics of the tone with a centered, wide cut in the 450-1 kHz range. By making cuts on some instruments you can bring more clarity to the bass within the overall mix.<\/p>\n
\nToo much in the 1-2 kHz range make things sound tinny or horn-like. You should be careful boosting here, especially on vocal tracks. Excess in this area can cause undesirable listener fatigue. Boost at 1.4-1.5 kHz can improve the intelligibility of bass and piano.<\/p>\n
\nThis is where you’ll find the attack tones of percussive and rhythm instruments. Instruments that struggle to cut through the mix may be adjusted here for more presence. Excess in this area can cause undesirable listener fatigue.<\/p>\n