10/16/2025
Want cleaner, more present vocals? OMS Studio’s got you. Here are practical vocal EQ techniques we use to get singers sitting perfectly in the mix — no fluff, just results.
Topics to try:
🎚️ High-pass filter: roll off rumble below 80–120 Hz to clear low-end mud.
✂️ Subtractive EQ first: cut problematic frequencies (boxiness 200–400 Hz, harshness 2–5 kHz) before boosting.
🔍 Presence boost: gentle lift around 3–6 kHz for clarity and intelligibility — use narrow Q for surgical boosts.
✨ Air & sparkle: subtle shelf or narrow boost 10–16 kHz to add sheen without sibilance.
🎧 De-essing combo: tame sibilance with a de-esser, then smooth with a small dip around 6–8 kHz if needed.
⚖️ Dynamic EQ: target frequency spikes only when they become a problem — keeps natural tone.
🔁 Parallel EQ: blend a heavily EQ’d duplicate track with the dry vocal for body without losing dynamics.
🔊 Context checks: always EQ in the full mix, not solo — what sounds good alone may disappear in context.
Quick tips:
👂 Use your ears, not presets — every voice is different.
➕➖ Make small moves (+/- 1–3 dB) and compare bypassed vs engaged.
🎯 Reference commercial tracks to match tonal balance.
Want pro vocal EQ tailored to your voice? Book a session or a mix consultation at OMS Studio — DM us, call, or visit omsstudio.com/booking. Bring your track — we’ll make it shine.
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