Vocal Harshness Improved
Detection
The 3-5 kHz peak that triggered the harshness flag in version 1 is now 2.1 dB lower. Ear fatigue on extended listening is reduced.
Action item
Keep the de-essing and presence reduction you applied. No further action needed on this finding.
Evidence
Upper-mid measurement: v1 peak at +2.8 dB (3.2-4.8 kHz) - v2 peak at +0.7 dB (same range). Finding resolved.
Next step
Shift focus to the remaining open issue: low-end definition between kick and bass is still below target.