How to EQ vocals for presence, balance, and intelligibility

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How to EQ vocals for presence, balance, and intelligibility

Whether you’re mixing sung, rapped, or spoken vocals, vocal EQ can help your voice cut through the mix and give it distinct tonal qualities. Follow along as De Ana explores what happens in all of the different frequency ranges related to vocal EQ and how you can apply their characteristics to your mixes, from giving your vocal warmth and removing sibilance to adding sparkle and air.

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Song title: Clean Cut
Music: John Crossley/ Charlotte Simpson
Lyrics: Charlotte Simpson

00:00 – Intro
01:31 – Vocal before and after EQ
02:34 – 1. High-passing the vocal
04:11 – 2. Balance and warmth
05:21 – 3. Hollowness and boxiness
06:13 – 4. Unwanted resonances
07:45 – 5. Improve presence and intelligibility
09:08 – 6. Sibilance
10:37 – 7. Add some sparkle
11:01 – 8. Air
11:54 – Outro

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