glossary
A resonant frequency is a spot that rings, builds up, or jumps out more than the surrounding tone.
In mixing, a resonant frequency is a narrow area that feels louder, ringier, or more persistent than the rest of the sound.
Resonances can come from instruments, rooms, microphones, speakers, effects, or stacked tracks that build up in the same range.
A ringing low-mid or harsh upper-mid resonance can make a mix feel louder or more painful without improving musical impact.
Because resonances can trigger compressors and limiters, they may affect dynamics as well as tone.
Use an EQ sweep to find the area, then make a smaller cut and listen in the full mix before deciding it should stay.
Meter Core helps confirm whether a resonance fix improved translation or only changed level enough to seem better.