VOCAL EQ SECRETS of the PRO’s

[@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!

[@kyemerrick]

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!

[@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 🎉😮😂

[@vikewave]

Goal: get a balanced and natural sound

[@soldiersjesuschrist]

cool summary

[@iben1195]

A true Def of summary.

[@WinnersHaveOptionz]

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.

[@Shaiyo5]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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🤣

[@JRIZZLEInc]

​@@legacyShredder1a burger flipper or scuba diver.. if they have a home studio and a daw they definitely have an idea. If not what's the point of watching the video.

[@legacyShredder1]

​@@JRIZZLEInc A home studio and a DAW makes one an audio engineer?

[@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.

[@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! 🙏

[@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

[@PunkRockVibes]

This was an excellent video and actually really helped me out with EQ’ing my vocals. Just really excellent reference points for anyone trying to understand how EQ works.

[@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.

[@Alcatraz509]

Can’t wait to study this 20 times over and truly, FINALLY, understand my voice better and what ranges mean what.

[@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.

[@lukehauser1182]

Thank you - I boosted 200 for a light, airy female voice, and it really warmed the voice - didn't expect to find much down there

[@verzomusic]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@sandeeplalka]

This is the only kind of a video i have "heard" where you can hear how voice quality changes with EQ real time. And one doesnt have to go back n forth a couple of times to hear the difference. Awesome man..

[@gabe.digital]

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

[@josephmartin5436]

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

[@foreversmoov102]

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!

[@ypmusixofficialchannel]

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

[@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!

[@SirGrille]

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

[@deeray2957]

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

[@The_Warden]

This was so comprehensible. Really when people look for videos for mixing their audio it's because they don't fully understand what frequencies do what, and which parts of the voice lie within each frequency, and most videos will just say "this is how I mix my audio for a nice bassy voice, so you should too", This man right here literally just taught me everything I personally need to know about equalizing in less than 10 minutes.

[@calimusic2007]

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

[@officialkbkillabeats]

Probably the best explanation. Everything you said resonated with me. I learnt most of that by ear but listening to it from another pro makes a lot of sense.

[@miamiheat67]

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

[@funmioh]

This is the best EQ tutorial I’ve watched. For real. Thank you.

[@hillcitymusic]

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

[@AMRISHVIJAYVASTAVMusic]

Best.....The Best.....Bestest tutorial!!! To the point.

[@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 🙂 ♥️ 🇨🇦

[@bunnybeatz8281]

Holy Moly, this is one the most perfect videos ive ever seen in ma career. some true facts and real mixing tips.keep it up and!!!!

[@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

[@lessermagic3991]

Thanks. Most people do a 30 minute video that tells me shit I don't need to know. You gave me exactly what I need in less than 10.

[@kvvnc2502]

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

[@enogheghaseosazuwa8932]

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

[@ksjohnson8197]

Just seeing this 2yr later, but i like the way he shows the EQ moves while he is talking so you can hear the difference.

[@stephenpeacock7990]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😅

[@olivergianan]

Explaining what the frequency does and hearing the changes in realtime really makes it clear and simple to understand..

[@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.

[@4gs]

I was just havin a hard time with a couple of my new songs just recordin for so long u get in a groove and just forget the basics. But this just brung the rest of my body/vision to the song! i appreciate u. this video popped up at a perfect time

[@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!

[@DJMOS]

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

[@MusicByDarcy]

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

[@mrandmrsbearau]

I'm so glad I came across this. I've set myself a goal to release one song a month this year, producing it myself. It's an educational and fun passion project. I'm learning a lot along the way. However, learning this feels like a massive step in the right direction.

[@timbyrdmusic]

EXTREEEEMLY HELPFUL!!! Thank you for the clarity.

[@tinjavier4876]

Hello Colt, I'm Tin, a multimedia student from the Philippines. Thank you for your video, I was looking for examples of full, warmth and airy frequency quality, and you explained it in such detail. Thank you so much.

[@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!

[@agogecoach8790]

I spent a couple hours today- at least- getting really frustrated with EQ tutorials. This was the best one by far- thank you. I'll have to watch it again with a fresh head, but this was really helpful.

[@nemoitrex9643]

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

[@isabellagray-roas1210]

may the good lord bless you it's been 2 years since i started making music and today was the day i finally eq a vocal that doesn't sound like it was recorded in a shoebox or under a pillow

[@andrewtelles6586]

Thank you for sharing your expertise! Greatly appreciated!

[@IAmMakeMusic]

Saving this for later! Thank you so much for a simple and retainable explaination!

[@IvanSada]

Clear. Concise. Educational. And thank you.

[@IvanSada]

Thanks.

[@drebiang2g978]

one of the most comprehendible videos i have ever watched about equalizing

[@daytrippermafiarecords]

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

[@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 🎵

[@elbiso2004]

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

[@GeorgeTheTech]

GREAT EPISODE! Thanks for having me as a guest, Scott. We'll do it again I hope.

[@jimcropperdpt3170]

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

[@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!!

[@LiamDriver]

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

[@ColtCapperrune]

Haha thanks!

[@1morenote.]

You have very cool and relaxed way of teaching, very awesome tutorial.

[@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…😊

[@michaelmontecristo4220]

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

[@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

[@KROWNCHAKRATV]

very easy to understand for the newbie thx

[@gphillimo]

Bruh this is one of the best breakdowns of eq and frequencies I've ever seen.

[@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

[@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!

[@IamQuisyG]

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

[@nullharmony]

Noted! Will go try it out!

[@konaliaustin7473]

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

[@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.

[@harveyharvproduction]

Thank you for that! Been a DJ voiceover talent for over 20 years… No one‘s ever explained it that simple… Ever! Thank You For simplifying it!

[@TheJodyBlow]

This has to be the best and easiest vocal EQ tutorial ever. No wonder Neve rocks.

[@tiagoguimaraes3216]

brazilian guy here. thanks a lot. that was a really good and short class.

[@leesims]

Thanks Colt, Great information. Love your channel. Lee

[@wowwhyisthistaken]

Ok I’m done with other audio mixing channels, none of them are as straight to the point and helpful as you

[@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!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@sundaytoler5426]

Finally someone broke it down to simplicity…I also love how you said a favorite line of mine that I use often on others. Basically: “book smarts are great but you MUST use your ears.” Thanks for this…It has helped me understand better how to get what I am looking for with my Praise Band.

[@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!

[@LakerFan]

Super dope guide bro! Cause before I 100% was just “turning knobs” 😂 this is such highly educated info, with really great description. Took a lot of notes here. Thanks again!

[@spwaff.]

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

[@thebraggersKansasCityPop]

Thanks a bunch, This video helped me understand my guesswork. Thanks a bunch

[@martygallen]

Really needed that. Thank you very much!

[@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

[@rasseda]

This is honestly the most helpful video on vocal EQing that I've ever seen

[@Maliikteemple]

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

[@nickpiessens2372]

Thank you it helps me allot! There are video’s & there are teachers And you’r a Master Thank you!

[@eliteextremophile8895]

Nice to see good tutorial for a change. This is literally the best way to understand how something affects the sound and its characteristics. Most of the tutorials on KZbin are just "get this and this plugin and do this and this" when in reality what beginners need first and foremost is to learn to listen. As an addition, I would suggest people to try preserving 30-50Hz instead of cutting from around 100Hz on very acoustic and warm song that has only like an acoustic guitar with vocals. Sometimes it brings up something very special. I hardly ever cut instead of use shelves but on low frequencies it doesn't matter either way.

[@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!