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!

[@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 🎉😮😂

[@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.

[@Shaiyo5]

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

[@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 😅

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@miamiheat67]

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

[@daytrippermafiarecords]

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

[@kvvnc2502]

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

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

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

[@stephenpeacock7990]

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

[@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!

[@Turtlpwr]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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🤣

[@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!

[@ProdByTimDuncan]

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

[@timbyrdmusic]

EXTREEEEMLY HELPFUL!!! Thank you for the clarity.

[@EZMusicman]

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

[@toddj9548]

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

[@ajroc1393]

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

[@andrewtelles6586]

Thank you for sharing your expertise! Greatly appreciated!

[@gabebarmerii]

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

[@DJMOS]

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

[@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.

[@nemoitrex9643]

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

[@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!

[@enogheghaseosazuwa8932]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@MusicByDarcy]

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

[@scottiesomerville5763]

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

[@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.

[@jimcropperdpt3170]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@danielslovak827]

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

[@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 🙂 ♥️ 🇨🇦

[@calimusic2007]

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

[@Just_Rama]

This is the best video i ve ever found, thank you so much!

[@Maliikteemple]

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

[@spylingual8573]

Thanks for the tips. Love your channel!

[@elbiso2004]

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

[@samliske1482]

Amazing, I’m definitely gonna come back to this for a while.

[@michaelmontecristo4220]

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

[@verzomusic]

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

[@EmmoKhan]

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

[@damianrobertsdesigns]

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

[@vanchosin2132]

Thanks for the breaking it down for us Colt! Very helpful! Much respect and blessings 🤙🏼

[@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.

[@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…😊

[@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!

[@seanloctv]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@SirGrille]

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

[@SNTOSN]

Great video!. Straight to the point and most importantly shows examples.

[@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

[@IvanSada]

Clear. Concise. Educational. And thank you.

[@IvanSada]

Thanks.

[@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.

[@mikepaynemusic1]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Angela-jy8um]

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

[@daylightinbetween]

Excellent video man! Concise and no bs. Love the color grading too.

[@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

[@josesandoval9302]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@LiamDriver]

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

[@ColtCapperrune]

Haha thanks!

[@christopherkouri2317]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@aireya51]

Nice one Colt. Definitely learned from you. Thanks and may Jimi be with you!

[@rojoratatatata4002]

Thank you for showing the result live with the scientific explanation, really appreciate your efforts!

[@AtomicPixel]

The live demo and explanation was superbly done, brother! Thanks so much for the info 👊🏽

[@josephmartin5436]

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

[@andyainsworth1802]

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

[@LudomixxX]

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

[@konaliaustin7473]

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

[@pabindulakshitha4669]

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

[@christopherjackson5696]

Great content, thanks for the video, keep them coming!!

[@BlakDynasty]

Bro, you did an amazing job on this video. You've totally helped me better understand these frequencies. Thanks again brother

[@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!

[@fidelismupukuta5429]

thanks colt, helped a lot. am saving this for the future

[@citytonightproductions]

Great job, that may be the best EQ explanation out there today!

[@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.

[@azenneton]

This video has SUCH a great amount of useful advice! Thanks!

[@IamQuisyG]

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

[@shankarmelkote]

Brilliant! Very useful mapping of sound value and frequency! Thank you, Colt.

[@adventuresofcarolineperry4036]

This was INSANELY helpful! Thank you brother 😌

[@ooowow3908]

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

[@Ricardonsg]

Really nice video man, the best I've seen regarding how to mix vocals. Thank you for this!

[@coupass-yourbrandmessenger1613]

Great one, Colt, I like how you explain the theory of EQ. Before that, I only followed how the tutorials done. Gonna use your knowledge for the next song. Thanks a lot. Keep up the great work!

[@infernalrapture764]

Thank you so much Sensei! You are a blessing!