Fat, thin, bright, dull, nasal, hollow, boxy - Understand what all these tonal balance terms mean

Fat, thin, bright, dull, nasal, hollow, boxy - What do all these words mean? TONAL BALANCE is vitally important in audio and you need to learn how to speak its language. This video demonstrates with audio examples what the terms mean and what they sound like. Check out the Audio Masterclass Music Production and Sound Engineering Course at https://bit.ly/3W3tpKo Izotope Ozone (advanced version includes Tonal Balance but please check current specifications) https://amzn.to/2XLKXyT EQUIPMENT USED TO MAKE AUDIO MASTERCLASS VIDEOS Adobe Photoshop image editing software https://amzn.to/3eYdx6D Apple Final Cut Pro video editing software training https://amzn.to/3dVEk25 Apple Mac Pro computer https://amzn.to/2XLkSzZ Avid Pro Tools digital audio workstation software https://amzn.to/38nxReY Canon M3 camera https://amzn.to/2Aq02gP Focusrite Scarlett audio interface https://amzn.to/31pA7iK Green screen suggestions https://amzn.to/2NOzUiO Leuchturm 1917 hardback notebook https://amzn.to/2PpGZap Oscilloscope suggestions https://amzn.to/3icXCme Padcaster Parrot teleprompter https://amzn.to/3kdz0eC Philips 3000 nose hair trimmer https://amzn.to/2WSXD6C Sakura Pigma archival pen https://amzn.to/2DxSoCu Sennheiser headphones suggestions https://amzn.to/3kh8DV4 Sennheiser MKH 416 microphone https://amzn.to/3dWQCqW Softbox lighting suggestions https://amzn.to/2ZBLaEz Sony headphones suggestions https://amzn.to/2C00IKN Velbon tripod https://amzn.to/3a4RqK8 ==================== CREDITS 'Swirls' © David Mellor ==================== CONNECT WITH AUDIO MASTERCLASS Website https://www.audiomasterclass.com Facebook   / audiomasterclass   Twitter   / amcls   Instagram   / audiomasterclassuk   Reddit   / audiomasterclass   YouTube    / audiomasterclass   ==================== 0:00 Introduction 0:11 What is tonal balance? 1:18 Quick list of tonal balance terms 1:45 EQ for newcomers to audio 2:47 A few important caveats 3:38 Tonal balance: Fat 4:36 Tonal balance: Thin 5:20 Tonal balance: Bright 5:59 Tonal balance: Aggressive 6:49 Tonal balance: Smooth 7:44 Tonal balance: Dark 8:40 Tonal balance: Dull/muffled 9:30 Tonal balance: Air/airy 10:34 Tonal balance: Harsh 11:26 Tonal balance: Nasal/honky 12:21 Tonal balance: Muddy 13:07 Tonal balance: Presence/bite 13:59 Tonal balance: Scooped/smile curve 15:07 Tonal balance: Hollow 15:57 Tonal balance: Boxy 16:52 Summary Disclaimer: Videos on this channel may include affiliate links and may feature software that has been received free of charge with an NFR (not for resale) licence, equipment that has been loaned or donated by a manufacturer or distributer, or equipment that has been bought for less than full retail price.