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7 Types of Bad Audio (And How to Fix Them)

Does your audio sound muddy, harsh, thin, or boomy?

In this video, I break down the 7 most common types of bad audio — what those terms actually mean, what causes them, and how to fix each one using simple EQ and audio techniques.

If you’ve ever described your sound as:

• Muddy

• Honky

• Harsh

• Thin

• Boomy

• Boxy

• Sibilant

…this video will help you understand exactly what’s happening and how to correct it.

🎧 What you’ll learn:

• What muddy audio sounds like (and how to clean it up)

• Why harsh audio is fatiguing

• How to fix thin or weak voice recordings

• The frequencies that cause honky and boxy sound

• Simple EQ moves that instantly improve clarity

These audio principles work in ANY video editor — including DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, and more.

If you want to make your dialogue sound clean, clear, and professional, this is where to start.

🎬 Related videos:

• EQ Crash Course in DaVinci Resolve 20: https://youtu.be/yeVr2uC49YA

• 5 EQ Hacks Every Editor Should Know: https://youtu.be/MzlOunIlBig

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