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Female Vocals (Singing)

3 style variations available

Professional live sound settings for Female Vocals (Singing)

Style 1

Jazz/Intimate Warmth

Compression
Gate
EQ

Compression

Threshold:-20 dB
Ratio:3:1
Attack:Medium (10–15 ms)
Release:Slow (150 ms)
Hold:20 ms
Gain:2–4 dB
Target GR:2–5 dB

Gentle compression for expressive, intimate female jazz vocals. Light gain reduction for nuance.

Gate

Threshold:-40 dB
Attack:Fast (0.5 ms)
Release:Slow (200 ms)
Hold:30 ms

Subtle gating for quiet jazz settings.

EQ

Mid:-2 dB at 500 Hz (reduce mud)
High:+3 dB at 12 kHz (airy sheen)
Low Cut:100 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+3 dB at 180 Hz (warmth)
High Mid:+2 dB at 2.5–3 kHz (intelligibility)

Enhances warmth and intimacy for female jazz vocals.

Style 2

Pop/Ethereal Clarity

Compression
Gate
EQ

Compression

Threshold:-18 dB
Ratio:5:1
Attack:Fast (3–5 ms)
Release:Medium (80 ms)
Hold:10 ms
Gain:4–6 dB
Target GR:4–8 dB

Tightens dynamics for a bright, ethereal female pop vocal. Moderate gain reduction for polish.

Gate

Threshold:-35 dB
Attack:Fast (0.1 ms)
Release:Medium (80 ms)
Hold:15 ms

Reduces stage noise for a clean vocal channel.

EQ

Mid:-3 dB at 600–800 Hz (reduce nasality)
High:+3 dB at 10–12 kHz (sparkle and air)
Low Cut:120 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+2 dB at 200–250 Hz (subtle warmth)
High Mid:+4 dB at 3–4 kHz (clarity and presence)

Highlights brightness and airiness for female pop vocals.

Style 3

Rock/Bold Presence

Compression
Gate
EQ

Compression

Threshold:-15 dB
Ratio:6:1
Attack:Medium (8–10 ms)
Release:Fast (50 ms)
Hold:15 ms
Gain:5–7 dB
Target GR:6–10 dB

Controls dynamics for a bold, powerful female rock vocal. Heavy gain reduction for intensity.

Gate

Threshold:-30 dB
Attack:Fast (0.2 ms)
Release:Medium (100 ms)
Hold:20 ms

Minimizes bleed from loud instruments.

EQ

Mid:-4 dB at 700 Hz (reduce harshness)
High:+2 dB at 8 kHz (presence)
Low Cut:110 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+2 dB at 250 Hz (body)
High Mid:+4 dB at 4 kHz (bite and power)

Ensures female rock vocals cut through with strength.