Play Female vocal frequencies
Pick a band to boost it on the loop. Cut and Solo use the same frequency.
Female vocal
Where a female vocal usually needs help
Same limitation as the male vocal page: playback is the full mix, so use the bands as a map and confirm them on a solo vocal in your own session.
Fundamentals sit higher than a male voice, mud moves up with them, and air is already abundant — harshness at 3–6 kHz is the usual problem.
| Frequency | Job | What you are hearing |
|---|---|---|
| 200 Hz | Lower body | Often less important than on a male vocal. Do not copy the same low boost. |
| 400 Hz | Thickness | Can be warmth or can mask the track. Decide per song. |
| 1200 Hz | Nasal edge | A little higher than the typical male honk. |
| 3500 Hz | Presence | Intelligibility. Also the start of harshness on a bright mic. |
| 10000 Hz | Air | Already strong on many condenser mics. Add it last, if at all. |
These are starting points for this instrument, not a preset. The numbers differ from the full mix page because the problems differ. Playback is a peaking filter around +9 dB or −10 dB, or a solo, as described in the methodology.
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FAQ
Female vocal EQ questions
What frequency is most important on a female vocal?
Start with the fundamental or the mud, not the air. On this page that means reading the first rows of the table and soloing them before you touch a high shelf.
Will these exact numbers fit my recording?
No. Microphones, tunings and arrangements move the resonances. Use the labels to know what you are hunting, then sweep a few semitones either side.
How loud should I listen?
Keep soloed bands at a conversation level. These pages can generate steady tones and noise, which fatigue your ears faster than music. If anything rings or feels uncomfortable, stop and turn the volume down.