A breakdown of the audible frequency spectrum

High Freqs (6kHz - 20kHz)

High Mids (2kHz - 6kHz)

Midrange (250Hz - 2kHz)

Bass (60Hz - 250 Hz)

Sub Bass (0Hz - 60 Hz)

Here are some examples of different frequency ranges on an electric guitar. Each example included a narrow boost of just over 10dB for some of the frequency ranges in the table above. I used a drastic boost to make the differences obvious.

Warmth (130Hz - 220Hz)

Tinny (1kHz - 2kHz)

Mud (250Hz - 450Hz)

Honk (450Hz - 1kHz)

Definition (6kHz - 10kHz)

Clean (no EQ)

Rob Mayzes Mix & Master Portfolio

Recorded with just one mic, the se2200a, in an Airbnb with no acoustic treatment. Mixed on headphones.

Worth

Blind

Dust

One of the first tracks I ever recorded.

One of these mixes uses stock plugins. The other uses over $1000 worth of premium plugins. Which is which?

Mix B

Mix A

Reverse Reverb - Vocals

Reverse Reverb - Synth

Reverse Reverb - Guitar

Volume Balance

Full Mix

Compare one of my first ever vocal recordings (2005) to the first recording I was actually proud of (2015).

One of my first times recording vocals (2005)

Recording vocals in 2015

Mix Example (EQ)

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