Frquencies explained (Googled)
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Frquencies explained (Googled)
Helped explain a few things for me, hope it might help someone else.
Sub bass 20-60hz The sub bass provides the first usable low frequencies on most recordings. The deep bass produced in this range is usually felt more than it is heard, providing a sense of power.
Bass 60-250 hz The bass range determines how fat or thin the sound is. The fundamental notes of rhythm are centered on this area. Most bass signals in modern music tracks lie around the 90-200 Hz area. The frequencies around 250 Hz can add a feeling of warmth to the bass without loss of definition.
Low midrange 250-500hz The low midrange contains the low order harmonics of most instruments and is generally viewed as the bass presence range. Boosting a signal around 300 Hz adds clarity to the bass and lower-stringed instruments. Too much boost around 500 Hz can make higher-frequency instruments sound muffled.
Midrange 500hz- 2khz The midrange determines how prominent an instrument is in the mix. Boosting around 1000 Hz can give instruments a horn like quality. Excess output at this range can sound tinny and may cause ear fatigue. If boosting in this area, be very cautious, especially on vocals. The ear is particularly sensitive to how the human voice sounds and its frequency coverage.
Upper midrange 2-4khz Human hearing is extremely sensitive at the high midrange frequencies, with the slightest boost around here resulting in a huge change in the sound timbre. The high midrange is responsible for the attack on percussive and rhythm instruments. If boosted, this range can add presence. However, too much boost around the 3 kHz range can cause listening fatigue.
Vocals are most prominent at this range so as with the midrange, be cautious when boosting.
Presence 4-6khz The presence range is responsible for clarity and definition of a sound. It is the range at which most home stereos center their treble control on. Over-boosting can cause an irritating, harsh sound. Cutting in this range makes the sound more distant and transparent
Brilliance 6-20khz The brilliance range is composed entirely of harmonics and is responsible for sparkle and air of a sound. Boost around 12 kHz make a recording sound more Hi Fi. Be cautious over boosting in this region as it can accentuate hiss or cause ear fatigue.
Sub bass 20-60hz The sub bass provides the first usable low frequencies on most recordings. The deep bass produced in this range is usually felt more than it is heard, providing a sense of power.
Bass 60-250 hz The bass range determines how fat or thin the sound is. The fundamental notes of rhythm are centered on this area. Most bass signals in modern music tracks lie around the 90-200 Hz area. The frequencies around 250 Hz can add a feeling of warmth to the bass without loss of definition.
Low midrange 250-500hz The low midrange contains the low order harmonics of most instruments and is generally viewed as the bass presence range. Boosting a signal around 300 Hz adds clarity to the bass and lower-stringed instruments. Too much boost around 500 Hz can make higher-frequency instruments sound muffled.
Midrange 500hz- 2khz The midrange determines how prominent an instrument is in the mix. Boosting around 1000 Hz can give instruments a horn like quality. Excess output at this range can sound tinny and may cause ear fatigue. If boosting in this area, be very cautious, especially on vocals. The ear is particularly sensitive to how the human voice sounds and its frequency coverage.
Upper midrange 2-4khz Human hearing is extremely sensitive at the high midrange frequencies, with the slightest boost around here resulting in a huge change in the sound timbre. The high midrange is responsible for the attack on percussive and rhythm instruments. If boosted, this range can add presence. However, too much boost around the 3 kHz range can cause listening fatigue.
Vocals are most prominent at this range so as with the midrange, be cautious when boosting.
Presence 4-6khz The presence range is responsible for clarity and definition of a sound. It is the range at which most home stereos center their treble control on. Over-boosting can cause an irritating, harsh sound. Cutting in this range makes the sound more distant and transparent
Brilliance 6-20khz The brilliance range is composed entirely of harmonics and is responsible for sparkle and air of a sound. Boost around 12 kHz make a recording sound more Hi Fi. Be cautious over boosting in this region as it can accentuate hiss or cause ear fatigue.
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