How to EQ VOCALS: Must-Know Techniques⁠



How to EQ VOCALS: Must-Know Techniques⁠
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If you want the vocals to sound warmer, cut the highs rather than boosting the lows. You should always cut to make something sound better, and boost to make something sound different.Then boost later to give your vocal a slightly different character if you want. It’s always good practice to apply your cuts before compression and your boosts after.
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Most voices are centered between 120-250Hz. This means that, in most cases, everything below 50Hz is rumble and noise. Cut it off if you don't have an extremely low voice.⁠
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A wide, gentle boost between 2-6kHz can improve clarity. If your vocal recording sounds muffled or a bit too warm, try applying a wide boost of 2-3dB between 2kHz and 6kHz. Remember to boost after compression. On the flip side, if the vocals sound harsh, try reducing these frequencies.⁠
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Most instruments are centered around 250-350Hz, If there are vocal tracks in the mix, it would cause buildup in these frequencies.Try a cut of 3-5dB around 300Hz. But be careful, this will only work on vocals that already sound full. If the vocal sounds thin, cutting around 300Hz will only make it sound worse! If you have a muddy mix but the vocals can’t afford to lose anything around 300Hz, cut the other instruments around this frequency instead.⁠
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