My Audio Mixing – Closed Hi Hat

I consider Closed Hi Hat as part of the cymbal-like instrument. The frequencies spectrum does not overlap much with the bass and anything between 40 Hz to 100 Hz and 300 Hz to 600 Hz.

The main frequencies for Closed Hi Hat are detected to be between 3680 Hz – 3880 Hz.

Steps taken to mix Closed Hi Hat:

1. Boost the frequencies between 3680 Hz to 3880 Hz:

Adobe Audition > Effect > Filters > Parametric Equalizer:


2. Compress Cymbal-like Frequencies