EQ Tips to Get Your Dialogue Sounding Clearer

When I first started editing, I’d throw an EQ plugin on my dialogue track and make big cuts and boosts until something sounded kind of better. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, EQ can feel like guesswork at the start.

Every recording is different, and there’s no one size fits-all setting. What I’m sharing here are reliable starting points that you can build on to get your dialogue sounding clean and professional.

Three Moves Worth Trying

1. High-Pass Filter - Roll off everything below around 100 Hz. Voices rarely live that low, so this gets rid of rumble and low background noise.

2. Low-Mid Cut - A gentle dip around 200–500 Hz can reduce muddiness and open up the sound.

3. Presence Boost - A slight lift in the 2k–4k range adds clarity, helping dialogue cut through a mix.

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So, think of these as places to start listening more closely. Small, thoughtful changes usually sound more natural than big, dramatic ones.

If you’d like to see a quick demo of this in practice, I’ve included my reel here

Why Take My Word for It?

I’m a video editor and sound engineer who has worked with The Wiggles, eBay, Coca-Cola, Oporto, and Woolworths. Over time I’ve learned that clear, simple adjustments can transform a mix.

Want More Like This?

If this was useful, leave a comment below and let me know what other audio challenges you’d like me to cover. I’ll be sharing more posts like this, and I’d love to hear what would help you most.