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title: "De-esser"
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description: "A frequency-selective compressor that tames sibilance (s, sh, t consonants) in vocal recordings. Operates around 5–10 kHz. Essential for dialogue and mu..."
updated: 2026-10-25
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# De-esser

A frequency-selective compressor that tames sibilance (s, sh, t consonants) in vocal recordings. Operates around 5–10 kHz. Essential for dialogue and music vocals.

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## Related terms

[Multiband compression](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/multiband-compression)[Dialogue isolation](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/dialogue-isolation)