Need explanation.. Octave?

[fregrit]

I've been recording and mixing for a couple of years now and there is on term i still cant understand. How wide is an octave in terms of frequency? I know one octave is twelve notes. Is it like 100hz wide, or what? I just cant understand it..!

I've been using equalization since my first recording on almost every track.
And i think iv'e got the hang of it..
But still...

I would like to know if there is a specific rule. Mabey i'ts width varies..
Please explain this to me!

//
Fredrik, Sweden

 

[fregrit]

forgot some important stuff..

I'm new here.. So..
Mabey some of you are interessted in how my mixes sound?

Anyway, here are some links:

Slip (H.Fredholm)

You ain't got me (H. Fredholm)

..please be constructive if you want to criticize the songs..

 

[mixsit]

Eight notes and a doubling of the frequency.

 

[EddieRay]

I've been recording and mixing for a couple of years now and there is on term i still cant understand. How wide is an octave in terms of frequency? I know one octave is twelve notes. Is it like 100hz wide, or what? I just cant understand it..!

I've been using equalization since my first recording on almost every track.
And i think iv'e got the hang of it..
But still...

I would like to know if there is a specific rule. Mabey i'ts width varies..
Please explain this to me!

//
Fredrik, Sweden

An octave is twice as high (or half as low) as the given frequency. Middle A is 440 Hz. An octave higher is 880 Hz, while an octave lower is 220 Hz.

 

[fregrit]

Thanks!

Ok.. I get it!
Thank you guys!