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Human hearing range
VOCAL
25
31
40
50
62
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Soprano
Contralto
Baritone
Bass
WOODWIND
Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet in B flat or A
Clarinet in E flat
Bass Clarinet
Basset Hom
Cor Anglais
Bassoon
Double Bassoon
BRASS
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Bass Saxophone
Trumpet in C
Trumpet in F
Alto Trombone
Tenor Trombone
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Valve Hom
STRINGS
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Guitar
KEYBOARDS
Pianoforte
Organ
PERCUSSION
Celesta
Timpani
Xylophone
FREQUENCY
25
31
40
50
62
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5K 6.2K 8K 10K 13K 16K 20K
Mid C
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5. APPLICATION
5.1 The Sound Frequency
Typical Frequency of Each Instrument and Voice
In recording studios as well as stage or radio plays, the EQU MKII Series Graphic Equalizer will be your valuable
sound tool to modify the frequency "contour" of a sound. But first of all, you should clarify the typical frequency of
each instrument and voice, so that you can obtain nice results in terms of sound characterization. The tables on
the following pages will give you an idea of specific frequencies and their acoustic significance.
