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Summary Table
| Frequency Range | Frequency Values |
|---|---|
| Sub-bass | 20 to 60 Hz |
| Bass | 60 to 250 Hz |
| Low midrange | 250 to 500 Hz |
| Midrange | 500 Hz to 2 kHz |
How do you EQ the midrange?
6 Strategies for Taming Midrange in a Busy Mix
- Article Content. ...
- Identify the Most Important Elements. ...
- EQ Cuts to Improve Clarity & Headroom. ...
- Carve out Space for Lead Instruments. ...
- More Control With Multiband Compression. ...
- Increase Separation with Mid/Side Processing. ...
- Use Sidechain Compression. ...
- Conclusion.
What is mid-range Hz?
Audio Frequency Subsets
| Frequency Subset | Frequency Range |
|---|---|
| Lower Midrange | 250 to 500 Hz |
| Midrange | 500 Hz to 2 kHz |
| Higher Midrange | 2 to 4 kHz |
| Presence | 4 to 6 kHz |
How much EQ is too much?
There's nothing inherently wrong with large EQ boosts if the result sounds good — but if they're more than about 6dB, it's probably a sign that there's a better cure somewhere else!
What are EQ ranges?
Home Recording EQ Frequency Guidelines
| Frequency | Sound Characteristic |
|---|---|
| 750–850 Hz | Adds depth or body |
| 1–2 kHz | Adds attack or punch to some instruments and creates a nasally sound in others |
| 2–5 kHz | Increases the presence of instruments |
| 5–8 kHz | Sounds harsh in some instruments |
