Frequency Ranges

• Music and Audio Engineering

What unit of measurement do we use to measure frequency?

1. Decibels (db)
2. Hertz (Hz) and Kilohertz (kHz)

Follow the link on the next page to read descriptions of the frequency bands in the Audio Spectrum. Be sure to play the audio samples.

What range is considered Sub-Bass

1. 20Hz - 60Hz
2. 60Hz - 250Hz
3. 250Hz - 500Hz
4. 500Hz - 2kHz

What range is considered Midrange?

1. 20Hz - 60Hz
2. 60Hz - 250Hz
3. 250Hz - 500Hz
4. 500Hz - 2kHz

What range is considered Low-Mids

1. 20Hz - 60Hz
2. 60Hz - 250Hz
3. 250Hz - 500Hz
4. 500Hz - 2kHz

What range is considered the Bass?

1. 20Hz - 60Hz
2. 60Hz - 250Hz
3. 250Hz-500Hz
4. 500Hz - 2kHz

Which ranges tend to sound harsh or cause ear fatigue?

1. Bass - Low Mids
2. Sub Bass - Bass
3. Low Mids - Upper Mids
4. Upper Mids - Presence

When we go next door, look in the following areas to see if they need some EQ cuts to clean them up:

• Kick - Low Mids
• Snare - Sub Bass and some Bass
• Bass - Low Mids
• Guitars - Bass and Upper mids