Clarity is one of the most wanted thing in the audio world. Sometimes, its the only thing that beginners focus on. Making sure everything is clear can be kind of confusing, because the definition of clear can be subjective in some ways. Turning a sound/vocal up louder can be an example. Another, is eq-ing. What happens when you don't know exactly how to make a sound "clear" using eq? The wrong frequencies usually gets boosted, worsening the sound. Here are some tips.
1, Listening. This may seem like a pointless thing to mention, but its the most overlooked. Listen to why you're using the eq. What are you boosting? What are you cutting?
2. Frequencies. Learn what frequencies do, and how it effect sound. Cutting a little 250hz out a vocal can clean it right up. Adding a little 4k can also do the same. Learning which to do goes a long way.
3. Judgement. Listen to the overall sound of the song. Are there a lot of instruments? Do the tonality of everything sound bright, dark or mid range? Understanding these elements helps you make better judgement in the eq stage. If there are a lot of instruments, then there may not be a lot of room in the frequency spectrum, for all the instruments. So cutting the unnecessary frequencies is essential. Understand when to make vocals bright, or darker. If the music is bright, then you might want to go for a darker vocal (just make sure it's not muddy). If the music is dark, try brighter vocals (make sure you give vocals some body however).
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