Debunking the MYTHS of High Pass Filters

In this subtractive EQ video we look at how to go about attenuating problem frequencies within a track in order to make the source material cleaner and clearer thus making the mix process so much easier. We also look at the over use of High Pass Filters and why not all the advice given on YouTube is sound advice. We look at the sub 125hz region of professionally mixed recordings by the likes of Bob Clearmount and Manny Marroquin and how they include some vocals and instrumentation in these low bass areas not just kick drum and bass guitar.

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Reference Material
Woman in Chains Tears for Fears mixed by Bob Clearmount
Don't Cry Tonight SEAL mixed by Manny Marroquin
You do Something to me Paul Weller mixed by Martin Heyes
Tell me There's a Heaven Chris Rea mixed by Neil Amor

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[frequencymanipulator]

I approve. A well-articulated video. Thanks.

[JediMobius]

I'm not the newest at producing, and I've seen many different EQ/Mixing/Tips n Tricks videos, but the way you delivered the knowledge on this technique and busted this myth in the process is pretty great. Here's to the algorithm picking up and running with your channel for others, especially beginners, to benefit! #AlwaysLearning

[HOLLASOUNDS]

12:55 there is actually a low cut on the vocal but only takes out the lowest frequencys, its setting on the EQ I use and it just slopes off the lowest frequencys.

[HOLLASOUNDS]

I EQ almost everything, I dont use Compression unless it's already been EQed and not getting loud enough and is clipping to much in the red. I use the master bus compressor to remove those annoying spikes and peaks on the master. Look at the wave form of your final mix and of its spiked like a cactus then you need Compression somewhere.

[RecordingStudio]

Great video.
From my experience, the high pass frequency point and the slope are dependent on what else is in that same region and which one is more important to the mix. How important is the frequency of the filtered audio to the rest of the mix and how does the final mix benefit from the cut or no cut.
PS. You probably already know this, but I'm hoping my comment will help the YouTube algorithm :)