| [Octaves] Considered the bass range. Conveys strength and power. |
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| Octaves 1-4 (20Hz – 320Hz) |
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| [Octaves] Power, Boom, & Fullness. Sounds in the frequency range: Thunder, traffic, & explosions. |
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| Octaves 1 -2 (20Hz – 80Hz) |
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| [Octaves] The Foundation. Serves aural structure in the same way as the horizon serves visual structure. Too Much = Boomy, Too Little = Thin. |
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| Octaves 3 -4 (80Hz – 160Hz) |
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| [Octaves] The transition octave. “Thumpiness” – Overlap Alert |
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| Octave 4 (Too Much 250Hz – 500Hz can be boxy) |
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| [Octaves] Said to give sound intensity. Most of the frequencies of the human voice. |
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| Octaves 5 -7 (320Hz – 2560Hz) |
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| [Octaves] Known for fullness, roundness & body |
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| [Octaves] Hornlike. Central parts of most instruments. |
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| Octave 6 (640Hz – 1280Hz) |
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| [Octaves] Said to add definition. Too much = tiny. Can be annoying and causes ear fatigue. |
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| Octave 7 (1280Hz – 2560Hz) |
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| [Octaves] Upper Mids. Known as the “Presence Octave” |
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| Octave 8 (2560Hz – 5120Hz) |
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