VOCAL EQ SECRETS of the PRO’s

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[@ColtCapperrune]

All of these frequency points are the same for both singing, and dialogue, hope it helped you!

[@essouna]

Very nice explanation thank you very much...do you have a written version of it ?? Could be really useful!!!

[@bigisland6616]

Limiter vs clipper should be next

[@ColtCapperrune]

@@essouna That’s a great idea!

[@couchlockstudios]

Would love to see an episode on mic placement for vocals, off axis vs on axis, angled down vs up, sitting lowers vs higher, further vs closer. Also how to place a mic to solve specific issues like sibilance, plosives, telephonic characteristics, sizzle… and the characteristics of the vocal to sit into a particular mix (placing the mic to compliment the voice in a given situation). Love your content, Colt! Been following you for years.

[@erickaymusic]

Awesome video! A written chart would be very cool!

[@musicviking]

Goal: get a balanced and natural sound

[@martinmars2353]

cool summary

[@iben1195]

A true Def of summary.

[@BANKS777]

Thank you 🐐

[@joelpanigrahi7732]

Thank you

[@djs1279]

Good for studio recordings app. In live enviroment, on stage, there are anothers rules for keep the feedback as low. In a studio room we can do everything you teached us here but on stage.....we have few more rules for distroy the feedback. Highselv on highs with boost 😂 ....never on stage.

[@ChrisHudsonMusic]

It was incredibly surprising to find something so simple and digestible being this rare. I wish everyone wasting hours on pointless EQ tutorials could just watch this video. This was so helpful.

[@Weonlyknewoneway]

Seriously 💪😎

[@iixmusic]

True

[@gcaps_o]

Honestly

[@ivanquinoyog422]

thanks for the info

[@jonathankalenda]

@@Weonlyknewoneway 🎉😮😂

[@Shaiyo5]

Finally, a Vocal EQ video that actually explains the specific frequency ranges with clear examples and no background music. Thank you!

[@timothythomasmusic777]

Well I just found you. I have the charts with these frequencies all mapped out, but I stumbled across this video and what makes this one so unique from all the others, is you EQ'd your voice through each frequency point. That was, for me, and I'm sure several other newbies, an ah hah moment. Thank you for this. Awesome

[@mannygee]

Couldn't have said it better, brother. I too am grateful. Definitely helped.

[@eliteextremophile8895]

This is definitely one of the best tutorials about EQ'ing voice. People need to learn to listen how something affects the sound rather than memorize some arbitrary numbers. Later on you don't even think about the frequencies you just automatically sweep through the areas you hear and boost or attenuate accordingly. I love simple EQ's that do not even give me the exact frequencies. Well, I mean nowadays I only use Fabfilter cause it can do everything I would ever need EQ wise and it's so sleek and easy to use.

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

Finally someone explains frequencies to me in a way that I can actually understand. Thanks!

[@knorris9765]

As a audio engineer i found this video to be one of the best EQ videos I've ever seen he explained it so good even a caveman could do it. Great video simple and to the point .

[@legacyShredder1]

What about as a trash truck driver? Does your opinion change? What about as a burger flipper? Like if you were a scuba diving instructor specializing in the Australian Great Barrier Reef, would your opinion of this video on EQ be better or worse?

[@knorris9765]

@@legacyShredder1 what doesnt change is a dumb ass showing he dumb🤣

[@DeadSilent]

9 years into my mixing journey and this is the single most helpful video I've ever seen on EQ

[@DeadSilent]

@@acousticsound7 1. I was meaning helpful to newcomers because other videos don't explain EQ this way. 2. You are ALWAYS a student to this. You will never have it figured out and you will always learn new things no matter how long you've been doing this

[@johna9276]

@@DeadSilent Yo, you're right. I listened to your stuff and it sounds great. Keep it up.

[@DeadSilent]

@@johna9276 haha I appreciate you checking it out!

[@gabebarmerii]

This is literally the best eq tutorial on KZbin bro 👍🏽

[@billesposito2112]

Finally .I've seen numerous eq tutorials but never so cut and dry . Last eq tutorial for me. Very easy to grasp . Thank you.

[@hillcitymusic]

Best vocal mixing tutorial ever! The use of live effects as you teach is just epic! You've earned a sub!

[@deeray2957]

One of the most succinct, informative videos on vocal eq that I've seen! Awesome job!

[@daytrippermafiarecords]

This has to be the most understandable video I’ve seen explaining vocal mixing. Thank you 🤘🏾 I appreciate what you do 💎✨

[@eddiefifita8551]

Appreciate this! Been doing this for 2 years now and my ear can now tell what’s going on in my mixes, like whether something feels nasally or boxy, but I never knew where to locate it and it would take me longer than it should’ve to find those frequencies, but thanks to these guidelines I’ll be able to EQ more efficiently! You rock!

[@2sanctuarylab]

C, I appreciate all the information you bring to the table. I've been mixing , tracking and performing music and narration since the late 60-'s and I always find a new thought or something to try by watching/listening to your vids. Carry on little brother....you ROCK!

[@nyqa]

8:55 "You should know exactly what you are trying to accomplish, before you start turning knobs" 🙏 Word! I can't stress enough how being aware of that helped me find that right sound of something I was looking for. In sound design, tiny parameter changes can make a huge difference 🎵

[@iAmSkyWalkerJr]

This was the best explanation of eq’ing. I never truly understood it until I came across this video. You got my subscription! I’m about to watch the compression video next

[@salman11223344]

The Best! This is The Best video on EQ I have watched so far and the most valuable to me and many others that I personally need to watch this as many times as I can and will enjoy each time the same. I am not sure why no one else ever explained this way. Absolutely amazing. Lots of respect and lots of thanks 🙂 ♥️ 🇨🇦

[@pabindulakshitha4669]

Mate You are an angel. Ive been looking for this kind of an explanation all over for weeks now. Thank you ❤

[@Maliikteemple]

I definitely appreciate the background and demonstration of what each range does, but also how concise it is. Thanks for this!

[@excel60secondfixes]

Great video. I've never had it explained that way and I could actually hear each frequency change as you delivered the script. Thank you, I have learnt something today!

[@miamiheat67]

This is one of, if not, the best video on vocal frequencies out there! Super helpful Colt!

[@kvvnc2502]

dude i gotta say im super glad i found your videos. Insanely helpful. Love the way u break stuff down. Appreciate it!

[@josephmartin5436]

Using your voice to examplify the tutorial was the best part for me. Thank you so much for this information

[@nemoitrex9643]

Colt, excellent breakdown! Most appreciative of your 2 piece, visualization/auditory platter!! To see and hear simultaneously is golden. Thank you!! 👊🏽😏

[@joshuasmith449]

You're like the wine connoisseur of EQ. Honestly, jokes aside, you describing the way they sound is invaluable information. It's easy to reply on presets while forgetting that the most important "plug in" you own are your ears. If you learn to trust them, you can create from the most important part of you., your heart. Cheers. Great tutorial.

[@ajroc1393]

This is one of the best videos about EQ on KZbin for sure. You explained everything so well thank you!

[@toddj9548]

This is the best video on vocal EQ I've seen. Very helpful on a area I struggle with. Thank you so much!

[@alloverasaur]

Genuinely super helpful. Been songwriting, producing and singing for less than a year but your videos have been a real help. Hopefully by next year I can get my sound to where it is in my imagination 😅

[@genesisnkaidence8519]

Reference tracks are by far the key in whatever mix you want it to sound like.. reference reference reference.. listen to a song you love and would like to hear… EVERY ALBUM ON EVERY ARTIST have a DIFFERENT TONALITY.. don’t go in blind mixing.. understand what your goal is.. reference it.. don’t ever in your life be a person and try to reach a goal when you don’t even know what the goal is.. if you’re willing to reference (listen) and do the work.. then by god your halfway already there

[@michaelmontecristo4220]

The best video on vocal Eq I've seen, instantly subscribed!

[@Stormendrang]

One of the best and most brief in depth eq vocal tips I've heard so far. Thank you, mr. Colt Capperrune! Also, a big compliment on your thumbnail selection. Caught my attention immediately and the flag nailed the content even better than I expected.

[@stephenpeacock7990]

Hi Colt - Extremely useful video - many thanks for taking the time to post! Appreciated.

[@andrewtelles6586]

Thank you for sharing your expertise! Greatly appreciated!

[@MurphySmall]

Thanks so much Colt! This stopped me from pulling my hair out!! I haven't been able to draw from written EQ charts as well as having someone(you) walk me through it virtually hands on. It has helped indeed!!

[@DJMOS]

this is the best explanation of EQ for vocals I've seen in my 10 years watching youtube tutorials. well done.

[@timbyrdmusic]

EXTREEEEMLY HELPFUL!!! Thank you for the clarity.

[@calimusic2007]

One of the best videos I’ve seen on this. Btw love using fab filter and a U87!

[@cerenamusic]

I like that you explain the frequencies and confirm that how much you change can vary depending on the voice. Good video, thank you.

[@stijndidden2901]

My congratulations, this is the first video I watched that is informative, straight to the point and no ‘blabla 20min watch till the end’ kinda bs. Subscribed immediately!

[@EZMusicman]

Great interactive breakdown. Good to be able to see and hear the adjustments at the same time.

[@PHELCAN]

Idk vocals are so particular. The distance from the mic, gain from the pre, and vibe of the singer all make a insanely huge difference. A singer can make a slightly different tone and stand 5 inches further away and sound like a completely different person. To me the most difficult and important thing is just getting that "VIBE for the song exactly right. Unless you're working with a world class talent like Chris Cornell or Elvis where all you need to do is turn the mic on

[@psysword]

So right bro

[@Jaathoven]

You’re right. But that doesn’t take away from this video AT ALL

[@enogheghaseosazuwa8932]

To say I am grateful, it's an understatement. You have solved a thousand questions in a breath

[@alyssanicole_]

this has by far been the most helpful, comprehensive video i have found on frequencies/eq. thank you so much! this is exactly what i was looking for, you made it so easy to understand

[@jimcropperdpt3170]

This was an absolutely amazing explanation. I love it ! Thank you for your contribution.😀

[@MusicByDarcy]

This was way more helpful of a video than I thought it was going to be. Great visual to auditory example!

[@AjmalShahaban]

I cant thank you enough. This is the best tutorial on EQ. I have wasted plenty of EQ tutorials but never understood the real concept of why you should boost or reduce a frequency. Thank you so much for making this simple, i hope i can make some changes for the audio in my upcoming videos.

[@kumufan]

I've watched several videos on mixing in EQ and I learned something from each one. However, this one was the most informative and easy to understand for a beginner like me. I am saving this one to my favorites and will be referring back to it many times in the near future. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! It is much appreciated!

[@officialcisko]

Very good explanation. This is my go to approach so, seeing someone I trust with info, explain it the way you did is very reassuring.

[@spylingual8573]

Thanks for the tips. Love your channel!

[@Turtlpwr]

The best vocal breakdown I've ever watched, thank you so much.

[@debayanchakraborty9033]

This was very helpful. You dont know how much it helped me. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

[@MattGarwood777]

You’ve created the default video every (newish or curious) mixer should reference. Well done - would you consider doing a similar eq walkthrough on other popular music elements? Drums, bass, piano, acoustic and electric guitars? Again, DUDE - well done!

[@ColtCapperrune]

I will likely do those videos on the Patreon. But we will see! Thanks for watching!

[@kodykindhart5644]

Do one on “bass” mixing As a bassist I’ve noticed that the bass driven songs need mixed different than ones with bass as a filler instrument more in the background

[@areyoujelton]

Is it a coincidence that I’m working on vocals today? THANK YOU for this practical showcase of vocal eq. Saving this vid! Please more vids like this!!!

[@AG_before]

Finally, someone covering it all, without showing off what they can do, and instead bookmarking reference points and explaining them so that we have a starting point. Thank you for this! 🙏

[@jfsimard2]

Thank you Colt! I have watched lots of video on EQing vocals and this one is really simple and effective. I will come back to it to note the guidelines, thank you so much.

[@elbiso2004]

This was great! I always doubt my hearing and ability for detecting frequencies. Having an idea what each range does is very helpful

[@verzomusic]

Wow what a interesting video! I really like how you explained evey single frequency without stopping that helps a lot to compare. Thanks!

[@IamQuisyG]

this is one of the best vocal eq videos out for the general audience for mixing. thank you Colt!!!!!

[@dennisheath3747]

The best guide to EQ and how to use it I have seen. Very detailed and I love the mix of simply listening to the results of shifting EQ bands at the same time seeing the technical detail.

[@EmmoKhan]

This is the bessssttt eq tutorial i have ever seen. And i have seen a loooot of tutorials :D thx 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@IvanSada]

Clear. Concise. Educational. And thank you.

[@IvanSada]

Thanks.

[@cefk9944]

I love, when you explain all this stuff (the first video, I watched on your channel was the "The magic is in the midrange" one .. Been watching your videos, ever since). Great content, as always.

[@russellwiley7869]

Appreciate it. This one is now my favorite video covering vocal frequencies. Usually they cover too much about other things, this is perfect for helping mix a vocal. Again, Appreciate it. Thanks.

[@danielpicard3994]

Very informative video. Nice way of explaining the different eq regions and colors. You can’t go wrong when you start with a U67 though…😊

[@callindberg2242]

That 800 zone is super important to me on vocals. Scooping a bit of 800 or 1600 seems to help with smoothness on a lot of vocals. But you can’t take out too much!

[@meisho7467]

I always cut 3-5 db around 800hz. I always find that frequency problematic, loud, and harsh in its own way.

[@scottiesomerville5763]

Another great video! Awesome job at taking something complex and breaking it down into a simplistic form!

[@Johanfho]

There are some videos you'd wished you'd seen years ago, this is one. This will really help me mix my vocals. And you explain it so well, straight to the point. First time ever I've taken notes during a video :) Thanks!

[@DonDouglass]

Outstanding video!. I never thought to be more surgical with my eq. Always went at it with a wide Q. I am gonna try this. Thanks!!!

[@ColtCapperrune]

Just be sure to use a combination of broad, and surgical EQ. Glad it helped!

[@MoreMeRecording]

Man, I love FINALLY hearing someone giving the TLM67 props. We rented one for a session and it was up there being auditioned against my 76' U87 and a fantastic e47C and it won the gig. Now, don't open it up and look at the guts or you'll wonder what you paid for lol. It's like the KM 184 when I looked inside to find there's nothing there compared to my KMi84 but that's SMD for ya!

[@spwaff.]

so this might be the best most clear video about eq that i’ve ever watched!!!

[@buniethefirst]

This might be the best video on EQ I’ve ever watched in my life 😂 wow, you made it so easy to see and hear. Thank you.

[@Frankie_G_]

This was great, thank you. Curious if you could make a video or perhaps quickly explain how you go about choosing filter slopes? Thanks again

[@McMillanScottish]

As a live sound engineer, it’s almost pure guerrilla warfare. On the lower- to middle-grade gigs, you almost never have the opportunity to do anything the “right way”. But in the studio, you’re starting from a much better sonic place, primarily due to the absence of feedback. I spent all my time getting the room to sound good so that I wouldn’t have to fix each channel, but I always had to fix channels anyway. I just didn’t bother TOO much because the show was too demanding for me to worry about tiny fucking details, and besides, everyone’s drunk at most var gigs and in my experience, “the public” really can’t tell the difference between OK and great. Sure, on the big-money gigs you can go crazy and get everything perfect. But at the bars on a 3-band EQ? It is what it is.

[@andore8639]

Mi compa dejandose caer con sus traumas del pasado jajja

[@danielslovak827]

The best video on vocal EQ I've seen, hands down. Thank you!

[@christopherkouri2317]

One of the best vocal tuning videos out. Thank you sir!

[@LiamDriver]

I already know this is gonna be a good video Edit: I was right

[@ColtCapperrune]

Haha thanks!

[@LudomixxX]

Amazing work man! This is clearly the best video in this field

[@SirGrille]

One of the best explanation videos I’ve seen on KZbin Thanks my brother

[@claudiolobuono1183]

Best Voice EQ tutorial on KZbin. ❤

[@Angela-jy8um]

This video is great! The extremes you demonstrate and simple explanations really help me as a new sound engineer. Thanks!

[@ooowow3908]

He’s so goated. Glad I found this channel again

[@ProdByTimDuncan]

This was so incredibly good. Thank you Colt for sharing this for free!

[@josephekutshu7426]

one of the beat videos on youtube! 🙌🏾 thank you!

[@gmdsound6730]

Thanks Mr. C I've been wanting something like this for a while now and I'm glad I've found it. It makes things easier for me.

[@damianrobertsdesigns]

Best EQ breakdown and explanation I've ever seen. Appreciate this a lot. Thanks a million.

[@ypmusixofficIalchannel]

truely in depht !!!!!!love it !!! different from a way ive been seeing it thanks you seriously 🤯🤯🥳🥳🔂🔂🔂

[@josesandoval9302]

WOW! Thank you! I have been struggling with EQ and Compression. This is very helpful!

[@konaliaustin7473]

You wouldn't understand how much this helps...thank you sir

[@159CHAPPELL]

I'm like the newest beginner on this earth. Finally someone took the time to explain the lingo and the ranges. I've searched 100s of videos on KZbin for someone to give me a starting point. Will use this to familiarize myself with the ranges, purpose, and effects and adjust accordingly. Thank you sir!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mentalcog2187]

Really liked the analogies and descriptions of each frequency. Best Walk Through "Class" for beginners, novices and ametures that I've seen to date. Thank you for that.

[@andyainsworth1802]

Absolutely bloody brilliant. Succinct explanation of something I’ve spent days trying to understand. Many thanks.

[@hoangtan.voiceover]

Very detailed and helpful video!! Thank you for helping me understand more about the frequency of the sound waves

[@sanjeevthakur6968]

Thank you so much for making it so simple to understand.🙏

[@PR1V4TE]

Man where you been all these years. This is the best suggestions that KZbin gave me ever. Now my voice is crisp, deep and I can hear what sort of voice I thought of it to be.

[@mikepaynemusic1]

This is the best vocal eqing video Ive seen. Thanks man.

[@MapleisCrack]

Great educational video! I subscribed and dropped a like for ya. Here are some quick notes I took whilst listening and doing other shit: Below 100hz - High pass out 100hz - Low warmth 200hz - High male / female warmth 300~500hz - Boxy, honky, room sound, often cut 600~1khz - Low-mid range 1.5k~2.5khz - Important presence 2.5k~3.5khz - Nasality presence 4khz - Very important presence, boost for clarity, cut for less harshness 6khz - Clarity, clean, intelligbile, cut for warmth 7khz~10khz - S sounds 10khz+ - Sizzles 15khz+ - Airy, breathiness

[@seanloctv]

By far the best EQ explanation. Thank you Sir!!

[@kaidoChess]

I like that as you spoke you turn up and down the bands a few times

[@andreysto1202]

The most useful video on youtube about eq. Thanx a lot!!!