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EQ Frequency Guide Calculator

Find the best frequencies to cut and boost for common instruments and problem areas.

Inputs

Results

Cut Frequency

300 Hz

Boost Frequency5,000 Hz
High-Pass Filter80 Hz
Low-Pass Filter16,000 Hz
Suggested Q1.5
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Instrument Type, Vocals, and Kick.
  2. Set Snare, Guitar, and Bass.
  3. Adjust Piano, Problem Area as needed.
  4. Review the Cut Frequency (Hz) result.
  5. 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

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Instrument Type = 1, Problem Area = 1, Room Size = 2 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Cut Frequency
    Cut Frequency
    300 = 300
  3. Calculate Boost Frequency
    Boost Frequency
    5000 = 5000
  4. Calculate High-Pass Filter
    High-Pass Filter
    80 = 80

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