Strings

VIOLIN

Fundamentals: 196 – 3136 Hz
Overtones: 4 – 15 kHz
EQ Reference: Warmth 240 Hz – String 2.5 kHz – Attack 7-10 kHz

Equalization in Practise

Range 200 – 250 Hz boost adds BODY and FULLNESS
Range 1000 – 3500 Hz cut reduces HARSHNESS
Range 7500 – 10000 Hz cut to get rid of SCRATCH

 

VIOLA

Fundamentals: 131 – 1175 Hz
Overtones: 2 – 8.5 kHz
EQ Reference: Warmth 240 Hz – String 2.5 kHz – Attack 7-10 kHz

 

CELLO

Fundamentals: 65 – 698 Hz
Overtones: 1 – 6.5 kHz
EQ Reference: Warmth 120 Hz – String 2.5 kHz – Attack 7-10 kHz