500 Hz
Play it, then see what note it is closest to
Low mids crossing into presence. A small boost can bring a thin vocal forward; a small cut can pull a nasal guitar back.
The nearest equal-tempered pitch is B4 at 493.88 Hz, 21 cents below this tone. The full generator, with sweeps and noise, is the tone generator. This page is the canonical reference for 500 Hz.
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FAQ
500 Hz questions
What note is 500 Hz?
B4, 21 cents sharp, when A4 is 440 Hz.
Why publish 500 Hz and not 501 Hz?
Because this one sits on a band engineers solo, a tuning reference, or a hearing check. The tone generator already plays every frequency in between.
How loud should I listen?
Keep a 500 Hz tone 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.