Navigate to the Multiband tab. Look at the crossover frequencies (e.g., Band 1: 40-150Hz, Band 2: 150-400Hz). Fix: If you hear "booming" or "honking," shift these frequencies slightly. For modern music, ensure band 1 doesn't exceed 120Hz.
What it is:
The “Fixed” preset in Stereo Tool forces a consistent stereo image and level behavior across an audio stream. It’s designed to stabilize stereo width, phase relationships, and loudness so the output sounds uniform on various playback systems. stereo tool preset fixed
A fixed preset in Stereo Tool is a powerful concept for scenarios requiring absolute repeatability and low operational complexity. It is ideal for broadcast stations with constant input levels, mastering chains, and installations where dynamic adaptation is unnecessary or undesirable. Navigate to the Multiband tab
However, engineers must recognize its limitations — especially sensitivity to input level variation and inability to handle diverse program genres automatically. For highly variable content, a hybrid approach (fixed preset with external gain staging) or an adaptive preset is superior. For modern music, ensure band 1 doesn't exceed 120Hz