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Level 1: Foundations · Lesson 5 of 22

The Frequency Spectrum

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What you'll learn

Learn the 5 zones of the spectrum and what lives in each. The 5 zones of the spectrum and where common problems live.

Key takeaways

  • 5 broad zones from sub to air
  • Muddiness lives around 200–400 Hz
  • Presence and clarity live 2–6 kHz
  • Different instruments occupy different parts of the spectrum.

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