Audible Frequency Range

The table below represents how all the different frequencies sound. It is worth noting that most the sounds we hear are in the Mid Range bracket. Therefore, when mixing it is crucial that the individual frequencies are clear and well balanced, otherwise the song would become very muddy. Next to all the ranges are sound samples which you can click on to hear what they all sound like at their top ranges. Take care as they can be quite uncomfortable to listen to at the top end. They all have an output of -9dBa. Depending on the speakers you would be listening to, you might be able to hear some better than others. It is unlikely that 20hz will come through at all unless you have a subwoofer. Instead of a 20khz sound file, the highest it goes up to it 16khz because you might be able to hear it.

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1 - 20hz

4 Octaves, sound is felt not heard - Subsonic

20 - 40 hz

1 Octave heard but not as pitch - Very Low Bass

40 - 160hz

Heard as pitch, wooly low end, hardness high end - Bass frequency

160 - 320hz

Hard edge sound, sounds harsh on its own - Low Mid Range

320 - 2.5khz

Most sounds occur in this range - Mid Range

2.5k - 5khz

Also known as presence frequencies, most vocals in this range also 'sibilance' i.e. voice hiss - High Mid Range

5k - 10khz

Highest frequencies, mostly harmonics - High Frequency

10 - 20khz

Pure harmonics very low acoustics energy - Very High Frequencies

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