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Audio EQOnline audio equalizer with 8 bands
Shape your sound with 8 bands, a spectrum analyzer and the character of four classic studio consoles.
Drop your audio here
MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A · up to 100 MB and 10 minutes
orDrag a point: sideways for frequency, up and down for gain. Scroll over a point for Q. Double-click for 0 dB.
Left and right arrows: frequency. Up and down: gain. Plus and minus: Q. Zero: gain to 0 dB. Hold Shift for bigger steps.
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Listen and export without EQ (output gain only).
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Engines and licensesAbout Audio EQ
An equalizer raises or lowers specific parts of the spectrum — lows, mids or highs — each on its own. Here you get two ways to do it: a graphic 8-band parametric EQ where you drag points on the curve while watching your audio's spectrum, and four channel equalizers inspired by classic consoles to add color in a few moves. Everything is heard live while the audio plays.
What you can do with it
- 01
Clearer voices
Cut the rumble below the voice and lift the presence range so a podcast or voiceover is easy to understand without turning it up.
- 02
Kill a hum or resonance
With a narrow notch band, find the offending frequency on the analyzer and cut it without touching the rest of the sound.
- 03
Add color to a demo
The classic consoles add smooth sparkle or full-bodied lows in a few adjustments — just what a flat, dull recording needs.
- 04
Prep tracks for mixing
Clean the excess lows out of guitars, vocals or separated stems so each instrument sits in its own space.
How it works, in 3 steps
Upload the audio
Load an MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC or M4A file. You'll see its spectrum behind the EQ curve.
Adjust the bands
Drag the points on the curve, start from a preset or switch to the classic consoles. Each point has its own frequency, gain, filter type and Q.
Compare and download
Turn on bypass to hear the original, adjust the output gain if you boosted a lot and download the result as WAV, MP3, FLAC or OGG.
What the equalizer includes
8 parametric bands
Each band has its own frequency, gain and Q, and can be switched on or off. By default they're spread from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Six filter types
High-pass, low shelf, peak, notch, high shelf and low-pass: pick what each band needs.
Q, or bandwidth
A high Q works on a very narrow slice, for fixing problems; a low Q covers a wide range, for adding color.
Presets
Flat, vocal presence, warm bass, air & brilliance, clean low cut and mid scoop, as quick starting points.
British 4-band
Low and high shelves plus two high-Q mids. Its signature is a pronounced brightness that never turns harsh.
Classic 3-band
Stepped frequencies chosen because they just work, plus preamp warmth. Boosts that sound musical.
American 4-band
Proportional Q: the more you boost a band, the narrower it gets. Big boosts gain punch without getting muddy.
Passive tube
Lets you boost and cut the same low frequency at once, a classic trick to add weight to the bass without boom.
Tips for better results
- Before boosting, try cutting: removing what's too much usually sounds more natural than adding what's missing.
- 3 to 6 dB of boost is usually enough. If you boost a lot, lower the output gain to avoid clipping.
- On vocals, a high-pass between 80 and 100 Hz removes mic thumps and rumble without thinning the tone.
- Compare with bypass at equal volume: whatever is louder always seems better, even when it isn't.
- To hunt down a resonance, boost a narrow band, sweep it until the problem jumps out, then cut it.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a graphic and a parametric EQ?
A traditional graphic EQ has fixed bands and you only choose how much each goes up or down. A parametric EQ also lets you move the frequency and width (Q). The graphic tab here is parametric: you drag each point and control all three values at once.
How do I boost the bass or treble?
For bass, use a low shelf or a peak between 60 and 150 Hz and raise it gently. For treble, a high shelf from around 8 kHz. If you just want more bass in one click, try Bass Boost.
What are the classic consoles?
Four channel equalizers — British 4-band, Classic 3-band, American 4-band and Passive tube — that imitate the band layout and character of well-known studio gear. They're emulations of their sound, not exact copies of their circuits.
What is bypass for?
It turns the EQ off without losing your settings so you can compare before and after. It's the most reliable way to know whether you're really improving the sound.
Which formats can I download?
WAV, uncompressed, if you'll keep editing, or MP3, FLAC or OGG. Pick the format next to the apply button.
Does it work for voice, music and podcasts?
Yes, it works with any content. On voice, a high-pass, a small cut around 250–400 Hz if it sounds boxy and a little presence between 2 and 5 kHz usually help.