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Audio Frequency Balancer

This audio frequency balancer shows your spectral balance across sub, bass, mid, treble and air, time-averaged, and how each band sits relative to a neutral balance — so you can spot what’s heavy or thin.

Relative balance, not calibrated. "Neutral" here means equal energy per octave (a pink-noise reference), which is a rough musical guideline — not a rule. Readings come from an uncalibrated mic and include your room/speakers, so use this to compare bands and spot tendencies, not as an absolute target. Play a representative passage for a few seconds. Nothing is recorded.

Idle — press Start.

Bars show each band’s deviation from your average balance (centre = neutral). Right = heavy, left = light.

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How Balance Is Judged

The signal is split into five wide bands — Sub (20–60 Hz), Bass (60–250 Hz), Mid (250 Hz–2 kHz), Treble (2–8 kHz) and Air (8–20 kHz). For each, the analyzer time-averages the energy and divides by the band’s width in octaves, giving energy per octave. That’s the fair way to compare bands of different widths: a spectrum with equal energy per octave — the classic pink-noise reference many mixes aim near — reads flat here. To see the full octave-by-octave picture at higher resolution, pair these results with the audio spectrum analyzer.

Each band is then compared to the average of all bands, and the difference in dB is its deviation: a band well above the average is “heavy,” well below is “light.” The bars centre on neutral, extending right for heavy and left for light, with a rating and a gentle EQ hint — making this a quick EQ check for tonal balance and frequency balance without needing a full spectrum plot. Because it’s a relative, uncalibrated mic reading, treat it as a guide to tonal tendencies, not a verdict. Heavy sub or bass can signal a bass-heavy mix or a room with low-frequency buildup; a light treble or air band may point to excessive high-frequency roll-off from your room, speakers, or recording chain. During mixing, this balancer gives a fast read on whether a track leans too dark or too bright before you reach for a DAW equalizer. If the overall level matters alongside tonal balance, the LUFS meter gives a complementary loudness reading.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a "neutral" balance?
Here it’s equal energy per octave (a pink-noise spectrum), a common reference for a balanced, natural-sounding mix. It’s a guideline, not a rule — genres and tastes vary a lot.
Why divide by octaves instead of just summing?
Wider bands contain more raw energy simply because they’re wider. Dividing by the band’s width in octaves makes the comparison fair, so a pink (equal-energy-per-octave) spectrum reads flat across all bands.
Should I play something for a while?
Yes — the balance is time-averaged, so play a representative passage for several seconds to let it settle. Use Reset to start a fresh average for a new source.
Can I trust the exact dB deviations?
Treat them as relative. An uncalibrated microphone and your room/speakers colour the result, so the shape (which bands are heavy or light) is more meaningful than the precise numbers.
Is my audio recorded?
No. The signal is analyzed in real time and is never recorded, saved, or transmitted. The microphone is released when you press Stop or close the tab.
How does this compare to checking tonal balance with a spectrum analyzer?
A spectrum analyzer shows the full FFT curve bin-by-bin, which is detailed but visually busy. This balancer collapses everything into five perceptually meaningful bands and gives each a plain-language deviation rating, so you can spot a bass-heavy or air-light mix at a glance without reading a dense frequency plot. Use both tools together for the clearest picture.
What microphone should I use for the most accurate reading?
Any USB condenser or measurement microphone with a reasonably flat frequency response gives the most reliable relative readings. Laptop built-in mics and phone mics roll off significantly in the sub and air bands, so those two bands will read consistently light regardless of the actual audio. The mid and treble bands tend to be more consistent across mic types. Always compare band-to-band rather than trusting absolute dB values.
Can I use this to EQ my speakers or room?
It can reveal consistent tendencies — for example, if bass always reads heavy across different source material, your room or speakers may have a genuine low-end buildup. However, because the mic is uncalibrated and the bands are wide, treat any finding as a starting point for targeted listening tests rather than a precise EQ prescription. For room EQ work, a calibrated measurement microphone and dedicated room-analysis software will give far more actionable data.