Equalizing by Octave: The Characteristics of Each Octave Band on the Human Voice‪.‬ Clean Cut Audio | The Science of Sound and the Art of Great Podcast Audio

Could this title sound any more clinical? Geez. Anyways, this is a super exciting episode! Building upon the frequency band listening exercises last week, we are now exploring more subtle and intentional moves when it comes to equalizing vocals for a podcast!

 

In this episode we look at 10 different octave bands ranging from 32Hz to 16kHz and explore how my voice sounds when we boost each of those frequency by 2 and 4 dB, and when we cut by 2 and 4 dB. While listening to each move made in this episode, I discuss the characteristics of that frequency band and how my voice changes as we manipulate those frequencies.
 
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My Signal Chain
 
Hardware:
Audio Interface: Apogee Ensemble
Microphone: Shure SM7b
Headphones: Audio-Technia ATH-M50x
Earbuds: Klipsch R6i II
Studio Monitors: Yamaha HS7
Mic Stand: Rode PS1A Boom Arm
 
Software:
IzoTope RX6 Mouth De-Click
IzoTope RX6 Voice De-Noise
FabFilter ProQ3
Waves Vocal
Rider Waves CLA2A
Waves L2 Limiter
Waves WLM Meter
Waves Durrough Meter
 
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Midroll Song: Road Trip by Joakim Karud
Closing Song: Smile by Joakim Karud
 
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For more info, or to ask any questions, check out my website and reach out to hello@cleancutaudio.com