EQ Frequency Guide Calculator
Find the best frequencies to cut and boost for common instruments and problem areas.
Inputs
Results
Cut Frequency
300 Hz
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Instrument Type, Vocals, and Kick.
- Set Snare, Guitar, and Bass.
- Adjust Piano, Problem Area as needed.
- Review the Cut Frequency (Hz) result.
- Use Boost Frequency (Hz) and High-Pass Filter (Hz) to inform your decision.
What each input means
- Instrument Type
- Select the instrument type
- Problem Area
- Select the problem area
- Room Size
- Select the room size
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersInstrument Type = 1, Problem Area = 1, Room Size = 2 = 3 input(s) provided
- Calculate Cut FrequencyCut Frequency300 = 300
- Calculate Boost FrequencyBoost Frequency5000 = 5000
- Calculate High-Pass FilterHigh-Pass Filter80 = 80
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