Free ToolsEQ Guide

EQ Guide

Frequency breakdowns by signal type. Know what each band does before you reach for the knobs.

Select your signal type
Hear it
Frequency300 Hz
Gain+9.0 dB
Q1.50
Press play, then drag Frequency to sweep the band live. The matching row lights up below. Symptom buttons further down drive this same EQ.
BandRangeCharacter
Sub20–60 HzRumble - felt more than heard
Bass60–200 HzWeight and boom
Low-mid200–500 HzBody and mud
Mid500 Hz–2 kHzPresence and honk
Upper-mid2–5 kHzBite and harsh
Presence5–8 kHzAttack and sibilance
Air8–20 kHzSparkle and hiss