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Application 5.1 the sound frequency – Nilfisk-ALTO EQU MKII Series User Manual

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Human hearing range

VOCAL

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Soprano

Contralto

Baritone

Bass

WOODWIND

Piccolo

Flute

Oboe

Clarinet in B flat or A

Clarinet in E flat

Bass Clarinet

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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

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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.