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Vocal Chain Calculator

Get recommended vocal processing chain settings based on vocal type, room quality, and desired tone.

Inputs

dB

Results

High-Pass Filter

80 Hz

De-Esser Frequency6,000 Hz
Compressor Ratio3:1
EQ Boost Frequency3,000 Hz
Reverb Pre-Delay20 ms
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Vocal Type, Male, and Female.
  2. Set Tenor, Soprano, and Room Quality.
  3. Adjust Untreated room, Treated room as needed.
  4. Review the High-Pass Filter (Hz) result.
  5. Use De-Esser Frequency (Hz) and Compressor Ratio (:1) to inform your decision.

What each input means

Vocal Type
Select the vocal type
Room Quality
Select the room quality
Dynamic Range
Dynamic range of the vocal performance in dB.
Desired Brightness
Select the desired brightness

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Vocal Type = 1, Room Quality = 2, Dynamic Range = 15, Desired Brightness = 3 = 4 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate High-Pass Filter
    High-Pass Filter
    80 = 80
  3. Calculate De-Esser Frequency
    De-Esser Frequency
    6000 = 6000
  4. Calculate Compressor Ratio
    3 = 3

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