Where do vocals sit in eq

1. Where should vocals be EQ?
2. How do vocals sit in the mix?
3. How do you live EQ vocals?

Where should vocals be EQ?

Best EQ Settings for Vocals

• Roll off the low-end starting around 90 Hz.
• Reduce the mud around 250 Hz.
• Add a high shelf around 9 kHz & a high roll off around 18 kHz.
• Add a presence boost around 5 kHz.
• Boost the core around 1 kHz to 2 kHz.
• Reduce sibilance around 5 kHz to 8 kHz.

How do vocals sit in the mix?

Tip #1 – Here's a top notch trick to get your vocals to sit on top of the mix nicely. Send everything but the vocals to their own aux, and apply a very subtle compressor (only a few dB's reduction). Side chain the lead vocals to this compressor. This will dip the track by a 2 or 3 dB's every time the vocals come in.

How do you live EQ vocals?

8 Essential EQ Tips for Live Sound

1. Focus on the Mix. While equalization can do wonders for individual tracks, it's important to consider the bigger picture every time you reach for the EQ. ...
2. Filter Judiciously. ...
3. Boost with Care. ...
4. Cut First, Boost Second. ...
5. Vocals Take Precedence. ...
6. EQ Can't Fix Bad Sound.