treble control

High frequency knob

Treble control is a knob or slider on audio equipment that adjusts the level of high-frequency sounds.

Turning up the treble emphasizes crispness and detail—cymbals, vocal sibilance, the attack of instruments.

Turning it down softens harshness: I rolled back the treble control because the recording was too bright.

Usually paired with bass control.

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Opposites
frequency range control

treble controlbass control

Low-frequency audio adjustment

low-pass filter

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G