Mattias Basboll LoL Thanks man! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. Check out all the other ones that I have made here on the channel. And if you feel like helping me out, hit that subscribe button!
I talked to an engineer about this a while back. He explained it to me like this. Consumer speakers are made to hide all the crap that may be in the mix. Any pro equipment is designed to emphasise all the crap so you can fix it when your mixing it. Made sense to me.
@@Benjamin-om3ih frequencies that are too high or low. A flat response give you the best audio to work from. You're starting from scratch with a flat frequency. If you're recording is great then you're working with a blank slate to start mixing if you use a studio monitor. I mean the name implies everything. A monitor looks for anything in ANY aspect. You just have to have the ear for the frequencies and you're set. Also some ATM50 are good headphones too that do the same thing.
what if you don't know what good vs crap is ?? a lot of people think low end sounds great thinking that it has bass when it actually just is boomy and has no dynamic range.
Regardless of your choice of speakers/headphones - a selection of reference recordings are invaluable. Pick your favourite pro recordings, and listen to them on your mixing system. Get your mixes and mastering as close to these as you can, comparing playback on your chosen monitors. This will allow you to execute quality mixing, and mastering, on just about any sound source.
Interesting bit of trivia: The Yamaha NS-10M (one of the most popular monitors of the last 30 years) was originally designed as a home hi-fi speaker. After it had been used in studios for almost 10 years Yamaha redesigned it for studio use.
Wanna thank you for the many good GarageBand videos you've posted. I must admit, though, to disagreeing with your conclusion about the NEED for studio monitors. First, I wanna say that I used monitors -- JBL4301B -- on my very FIRST recordings, when I was about 22 years old. And, yes, I agree that we all SHOULD have a pair, but... NEED them? No... If you don't have a set, use whatever you have. As a matter of fact, probably the most widely-known studio monitor ever -- the Yamaha NS-10 -- began life as a Hi-Fi speaker! (Exactly as the Sony MDR-7506 "monitor" headphones began life as the MDR-V6, "consumer" headphones. And talk about "hyped"... They were FAR brighter than the "pro" headphones of the day.) Anyway... Before I give a mix my stamp of approval, I'm gonna listen to it on headphones, ear buds, computer speakers, my iPhone, my laptop, a boombox, and in a few cars anyway... I've been known to take a mix to Best Buy and play it through a DOZEN home stereo speakers. A handful of friends may weigh in as well. And ALL of this factors into my final tweaks/decisions. Bottom line? The desired result can ABSOLUTELY be achieved without using a "professional" set of monitor speakers at all. Thanks again, for your excellent series...
I totally agree with you, in my studio I first started out with a pair of Sharp bookshelf speakers ( good ones though ), I thought they were wonderful until I custom built my proper studio monitors I am using now. I was blown away by the sound quality increase. I could hear every flaw in the song, plus they have 8s in them. Also to all out there wondering if isolation pads are helpful, don't let people that don't know what they are talking about steer you away from them. THEY HELP A LOT!!! Do get some!
Great video for first timers. I started with a 5" monitor setup. Later I augmented with a subwoofer when I had more money. You just need to be conscious of how to adjust the crossover frequency and volume. Flat response across the frequency spectrum is key!
There is a misconception that a flat response would be the main reason to get studio monitors and I highly disagree with that. While it's certainly useful the main reason would in my opinion be the resolution of the speakers. Allowing you the hear greater detail is essential to be able to make a really good production. The frequency response is something that you can get used to. In fact for beginners, mixing on flat monitors could potentially create even more unbalanced mixes because they would compensate for the lack of bass.
Well yes, get to know your monitors by reference listening. Check your mixes in different places on different systems to get to know how they translate. Also, if you have smaller monitors that don't reproduce the low end at all, it might be a good idea to get a pair of decent headphones as well. In fact, I'd recommend that to anyone. Always good for listening in on things.
+Henrik Petersson (Fruitful Life) Gonna post this to the video as well but you seem informed so I thought I'd ask you as well. I'm just putting together a bare bones home studio. I sing and beat box so mostly going to be working with vocals to start if that matters. But I have a very small space and the guy at the local music shop suggested just getting a really good pair of mixing headphones instead. any opinions on that. had my heart set on speakers but I don't want to spend the money if they will be wasted on my recording space. thanks, Ryan
Yeah, I agree. Get a good set of headphones and make them something comfortable. I'd normally recommend the Beyerdymanic DT 880 since they are really good value for money and comfortable enough to wear all day. But since you will probably only have one pair to start with and will be recording vocals I'd say get ones that are closed back like the Beyer DT 770. But make sure to have some kind of speakers for reference listening. Mixing with headphones as your only reference is very tricky.
Fantastic advice! No matter how good your regular Hi-Fi speakers may sound (regardless of price) they will not help you create a balanced and great sounding mix. Studio monitors (and a good set of studio headphones for an extra measure) are the only way to get a mix that will sound good on pretty much any regular audio system. Before I got my KRK Rockit 6G2's I was mixing on a pretty good PC speaker system, the Corsair SP2500's. While they sound very good for what they are designed for, they did not allow me to make a very balanced mix for my recordings, as they usually ended up sounding a bit harsh (too much treble) on any other sound system. Once I got the KRK's I could instantly hear the difference! Now my recording sound fantastic! Again, great video and great advice!
Excellent straightforward explanation video, including real hardware examples. We're trying to set up our own micro studio, and this is a great help. Thank you a lot! My regards from good ol' Germany.
I've never owned monitors but always wanted to as I often mix my own stuff. Thank you so much for this video. It definitely builds upon what I had already learned and helped to assure me of the direction I am going in. Thank you!
Like night and day...I just picked up a pair of BX5 M Audios at guitar center for $75.00 each (sale on till 3/15/2015) ... and these monitors are awesome... I can hear every little thing happening on a song...in fact I said to myself "oh that's what they are doing" I then went and remixed my project, and it is so much better and fuller than before..I keep asking myself why did I wait so long to get a pair!
You do need monitors to Liz on, true, but it still sounds different when you listen from place to place, which is why you have to listen to that mix on a variety of systems and adjust accordingly. Stuff in my car and in my house system sound very different.
That depends if the home stereo speakers have a flat response or not. And not all monitors have a flat response either... That said it is probably easier to find the measurements for some studio monitors. There is also a few things that are important than just a flat response. Distortion, radiation pattern, room interaction. Near field monitors aim to reduce room interaction at least. The main thing is how your mixes translate to a variety of systems. Getting used to a flatter response will probably work out well. If you have booming bass and tizzy treble from mixing on home stereo, then your home stereo is probably crap as it would have only midrange issues since you are compensating by putting in loads of bass and treble ;p Another thing is room treatments and especially bass equalisation - most rooms you will have bass nulls and peaks. Nearfield will reduce this effect but it is good to play with a sine wave generator to find if there is a hole somewhere - eg in my room there is a null at around 70Hz area which can cause all sorts of problems
One thing I got to add is? Most studio speakers PA speakers in general have deep horns In a certain angle it keeps the microphone feedback away vs a home stereo speaker. Looks like most people would know that right?
Well..... I make sure my studio monitors are OFF any time a microphone is ON in the room. The horns are shaped a certain way for many reasons, the problem is that a microphone can be anywhere... In a live situation things are different, Dynamic microphones far away from speakers, will not feedback, but that more to do with gain levels and proximity.
Well actually a good alternative is some flat response headphones and a binaural studio modeller such as the focusrite VRM box or the free beyerdynamic virtual studio plugin. Sure it's not the real thing, and most "flat response" headphones aren't completely flat response, but let's be honest it's better than shitty monitors in a bad sounding room. And you can mix at all hours without annoying your irate neighbours downstairs.
Lots of opinions in the comments that are great. My opinion is you can mix on anything as long as you "know" the faults of your speakers and can compensate. Its really about getting to know your speakers and adjusting. Mixes sound great but too bassy on everything else? Than compensate. Most engineers will listen to their mixes on multiple speakers, rooms, cars, etc) that are popular in the market as well. Ive used my Yamaha HS80s for 6 years now and know where every little fault is. For reference Ive used anything I can get my hands on. 5$ Panasonic earbuds, Fostex T50RPs, Sennheiser HD 600s, Sony MDRV6s. but I cant emphasize enough that you need to learn how your mains behave in order to make mixes that translate great across most systems
Really looking forward to that demo you do of the M-audio BX8 D2. I'm very new to mixing and my home stereo is so not working for mixing my beats and it's something I'm working on so I'm gonna need to get some monitors for sure. Good video
1:06-1:35. "The extended low and .... " is exactly what is going to happen when you usually listen to music through normal multimedia speakers, which have higher bass and treble than mids, and used monitors which are flat to record/mix music instead of using the same multimedia speakers. This is because when using monitors, now you will find bass in the mix a little too low and you will end up over-correcting for that and add bass which shouldn't have been added. This will cause whatever your said at 1:06-1:35.
You can actually mix on some consumer stereo systems especially the vintage ones. The legendary Yamaha NS-10 initially was just a "bookshelf speaker" before engineers discovered its potential as a studio monitor.
Yes it can be done, I did for years! However I'd say that if you were going to spend the time learning what a set of speakers sounds like it might as well be actual monitors. It's tough these days since you have to accommodate everything from an iPhone to a hi-fi system and everything in between. The more broad your spectrum can be while monitoring the better so you can really dial in bass frequencies for example. That's why Yamaha has stopped making those NS-10's they weren't relevant much anymore, more people have switched to Mixcubes, which I also have.
What's that fabric behind you? I'm assuming it helps dampen the sound so it doesn't bounce off the wall? I'm looking for something of that material but I'm not sure where to begin looking. I don't really want those foam-y things that you stick on walls because I don't really have a dedicated place to record, so I'll be going to various rooms (in the house, as well as my friends') so something that i can pick up and stick on walls would be really awesome.
In the process of building my "home studio" and have been looking at monitors as well as a nice DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) since I'm also in the process of building a PC to suit my needs. My question is What is your opinion on a good set of mixing headphones. The guy at the local music shop said that if I didn't have a dedicated room (it will be in my bedroom lol) and the space to really position them correctly that I might be wasting my money getting monitors. But for whatever reason part of me thinks that speakers are really the way to go. If you or anyone has advice/opinions I'd appreciate. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.
but isn't it just about opposite? If I mix my music on regular stereo speaker, I'll hear the same sound that "my friends" will hear on their stereo speakers. They wont listen music on studio monitors for sure..So..if my music sound ok on my stereo speakers, it'll sound ok on other stereo speakers too? Just thinking..
Technically, yes. But then again, not everyone going to listen on stereo speakers. Some will use cheap earbuds, large headphones, a mono handphone speaker, surround set, and other outputs that would alter the original sound that you'd heard on your stereo speakers. And that's why studio monitor exist. It i designed to have the plainest / flattest sound possible across every sound output, so it's supposed to be the 'neutral' position across every sound output.
Gillette Wilkinson Yep. Everyone going to listen differently, many variables that affect this scenario, not only the hardware, but also the positioning, listener ear condition, acoustic room treatment etc. That's why this is a subjective topic. But the thing about monitor speaker, is that it helps translates that little difference on listening between speakers. See it like this; say, a studio monitor have 0 point, speaker A have 2, speaker B have -1, and speaker C have -2. The 'point' here means the amount of sound difference. If you mix on monitor speaker, and listen using speaker B there's 1 point of sound difference right? But if you mix with speaker A, then listen to speaker C, you got 2-(-2) = 4 point difference, that means it will sounds weird when you listen on C . This is due to more sound differences between A & C system compared to monitor speaker & B. To put simply, studio monitor aims to be in the most neutral position that could go to different audio system with the least amount of sound changes. Of course, you can just use reference track and do A-B comparison with your song using stereo speaker, but then you will rely more on reference track instead experimenting on your own EQ, ultimately limiting your creativity.
Use a the studio monitors or something with flat response to mix. But also compare with your stereo, a phone speaker, a crappy ipod dock, the car - just to check if there are issues. Compare with professional recordings you like as well to see how they sound on those same speakers as well.
I'm going to be setting up my home studio soon, I'm a complete novice, so I need to do a lot of research first. I'm not actually doing anything musically, my voice is astoundingly good, I have decided that one of my best bets would be to build a cheap but quality studio to start marketing myself. Do I need studio monitors for this purpose? All I'm doing is voicework for now.
KRK Rockets have no bass response, and if you think it does.. You are wrong. The bass is muddy and fake. Definitely don't mix on home stereo speakers. The point of Monitors is the listen to what a FLAT speaker sounds like. So you can accurately judge what you are hearing. Yamaha HSX 8's are what I have and I will never use anything else.
FlairTech So you are going to use those same hsx 8's for the rest of your life? You look pretty young. Lol. In 5 years they will have all kinds of bullshit reasons why all these monitors are worthless.
Hey Lewin, great video! I just felt that you missed out on speaking about active and passive monitors. Of course active monitors are better to start off with but what if I go with passive ones, what power units should I consider within the budget?
the Alesis elevates are fairly decent for starting speakers. They aren't the best but they're fairly accurate. My mixes translate pretty much exactly how they play through the elevates. GC has sales for like 50-70 bucks sometimes, check em out
I've been mixing through an old JVC CD player I've had since middle school for 'bout 15 years now. I'm so used to listening to it, I'm having a hard time switching over to the BX5a's I picked up at a pawn shop today. I have, however, been listening to my old mixes through my new monitors and I am noticing more clarity. Thanks for the vid! Check out my playlist titled "Red Sky Knights" and lemme know what you think of the final project that I mixed through my old CD player.
Hi Lewin, I just downloaded T racks and had a quick question. Should I take all of the EQ, Compression, Ect. off my master track before I export my file for mastering? Thanks so much for all of the advise. Your videos are a tremendous help. Ernie
I have the mackie cr4. The passive speaker doesnt work anymore so now I only get audio from the active side. If I want to save - can I just buy one monitor and hook that one up to my audio interface for the right channel? This is until I have to buy the other. I am looking at JBL 305
Good video. I started with the 5's in this video. They are nice! I still use them; and have added HS8 from Yamaha. They r much better than the D2's and they r in the $300 range as well... having said that. I understand brand loyalty for a good product displayed in this video. If the ba's in this video is what u started with brother, I would listen the another level up of M-Audio's. Just didn't get the chance cause i was listening fostex, york's the yahams as stated above, KrK's and Adam's and JBL
I was wondering what your opinion is on a midi such as mpk mini for garageband. I'm sold on using garageband and making the best of it, and I'm just trying to make it a little easier. Thanks!
I got these to listen to music and to record my daughter singing and learning to make music. Also for making TH-cam videos. Is this a good use for them?
I dont do any mixing or produce any music. I mainly watch movies and listen to music on my laptop in my small room. I am looking for a set of good desktop speakers, would studio monitors be good for everyday listening? (music, videos) and watching movies?
How can I get my iPad into my in ear mix with my mic'd drum sound together? Think I can just run a line out from one of my outputs in my focusrite Safire 40 interface to my iPad and keep in ears in the headphone jack of the interface and be able to hear what's playing on my iPad with my mic'd drums? App help.
I can pretty much get my hands on anything I want, still my main set is a humble pair of Yamaha MSP-5's. (I also have a pair of Yamaha MSP-3's for traveling; they're a 4" size.) Regardless of whether you're in an apartment or not, this is called "near-field" monitoring. And for that, I recommend *powered* monitors with a 5- to 8-inch woofer size. Most of the popular brands are gonna be fine. Whatever you pick, it's gonna come down to you getting to know your speakers very well, which --of course -- comes through listening to them, using them for hours and hours. Good luck!
Building a home recording studio with a Low budget. I don't mix or produce beats As I already have dozens of beats to work with . My question is if I don't mix or produce do I really need studio monitors?? Or should I wait before spending the little money I have on monitors I don't need.
What if you don't plan to mix at all? I just want a really nice pair of reasonably priced speakers for my computer media setup. Looking for clear sound, good quality, at a decent price.
+Chris W Monitors don't spread the sound like traditional hifi speakers. The sweet spot is about 1-3 meters away and won't sound great off axis. I'm not completely sure of why this is, but it's inherent to the design. You should do some more research about speakers before considering monitors for things like gaming, music listening, videos, etc. They won't sound bad, but may not serve the purpose you have in mind.
+Calum Rife I bought a pair of BX5a monitors on the cheap. They are amazing. What I really like about them is that they are self-amplified and the right size for my desk. The price was right. I didn't want to have to invest in an amp, etc. They do sound a little different but I am really enjoying them. They sound very clear/clean/crisp. They are perfectly adequate for general listening. It's true, they do seem to be directional but my room is small enough that it doesn't matter. My only complaint is that the power switch is on the back.
hi there,, thanks for thevideo.. How about using these active studio monitors and a roland quadcapture to be my amps for guitar, piano and mics set-up (recording and monitoring- i mean playing live), as well as being a PC/theater system? the set up is a bedroom, :) thanks so much,, would appreciate your suggestions and comments.
I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. They're good studio monitors, they would NOT be good for live work. And you certainly could not be recording with the microphone while listening to them. You could listen to them if you were going direct with your guitar or bass or keyboard.
Thanks.. Please let me clarify my questions. First, does it sound good for everyday PC use and some movies? Second, I am planning to get a USB interface to plug in my mics, guitar and midi keyboards, - and i will connect the interface to the monitors - as you said i could listen to them if you were going direct with your guitar or bass or keyboard. - this will save me some money on getting a dedicated guitar amp, just for home use right? this is not actually live work, just room performance though. :) thanks!
Karlo Pangan yes they will definitely work well for every day PC use and some movies! You are very welcome, please subscribe! And check out all my other videos!
Monoprice is having a clearence sale on their 8" studio monitors. Best bang for buck by far. I think theyre only 220$ for the pair which is mind blowing
Hey Lewin you need to plug your patreon thing more! Quick question: are your guitars in cases when you don't shoot videos? They look awesome on the walls but don't temp changes affect wood etc??
Hey, nice video. I'm looking to buy a pair of monitors and I was thinking about the JBL lsr305. Given that they're almost the same price, which one do you think are better for 5": the JBL's or your M-Audio's (or the updated version of those)?
Jbl No doubts man. For the price and sound quality of the Lsr305 it's almost a freakin steel. I'm getting lsr305's soon because they're honestly the most accurate 5 inch monitors out at the moment
I have one problem, that I am recording undertuned bass guitar and there happen to be as low frequencies as ca. 31 hz but thay don't seem to be covered by any budget monitors. Do you have any recommendations?
Greetings and thanks. Am considering the Focal Alpha 6.5 inch 65s (for my 11 by 11 amateurishly semi-treated room) as I suspect they will have a deeper and stronger presence than 5 inch speakers. Just a little worried that they might be too loud. I will be listening at a distance of about 2-3 feet. Is it a good idea you think? Would massively appreciate any advice, as demos are not available where I live.
If you're in an intreated space the best monitors are the iLoud MTM's from ikmultimedia or even the little Micro Monitors. They both have solid bass response, the MTM's are mind blowing for the size. Stereo imaging is great, low end powerful and plenty of it. The Micro monitors are also very nice and the low end is surprisingly good for how small they are.
@@GaragebandandBeyond Terrific idea. But after weeks of Internet research, I am kind of sold on the Focals.Any advice on how to get the best out of them. Other than treatment which I promise will be an ongoing and evolving process. Distance form my ears? 5 or 6.5? Thanks!
Hi. I was wondering if you had thoughts on the new Garage band 10. I went to download it but the reviews were saying that it was all changed and difficult to use and that a lot of the good features were gone. It was damning stuff but I can't help wondering if this is just people's initial reactions. What's your take on this? Do you use the newer version? Maybe a video explaining the differences and your thoughts might be good. I'm about to release my debut album and three of the tracks were created on Garage Band. I enjoy and get a lot out of your videos. Thanks.
Friendly words of advice... First time buyers beware... Many prices you see listed are PER monitor, not for the pair, so be prepared to spend a few pennies on your investment. If you buy cheap, you will get what you pay for. Anything less than a 40/20W bi-amp near field will be a waste of your time and not much better than using a headset or a passive stereo speaker. As attractive as the price may make it... just don't do it. Pay for the quality, and pay for it once. From experience, M-Audio, Yamaha, KRK and the Neumann KH series are quality products and will last for years.
I agree, true, except DO NOT buy M-Audio speakers.. They have horrible sound and will go out on you in no time... As a matter of fact every single piece of M-Audio equiptment I've ever owned has gone out on me.. Stay away from M-Audio
this is old, but what do you think about M Audio AV40's theres a deal on B&H for $80 now for the pair, or should i just invest in a set of used Yamaha HS8 for $450? I play instruments and sing, its just a hobby but i like having good quality stuff. any advice, i appreciate it!
+Benjamin Pui You certainly can. I have Adam A7's on my computer, Fostex 8.3.1's on my TV, Adam A77X's on my recording setup. The JBL 5" 2 ways are excellent too.
Great video, I always had questions about the size. I own a pair of Alesis M1Active 520 for 7 years and I was wondering if I need an upgrade. Btw, when I turn their gain knob more than 12 o'clock, it starts producing white noise. Have you experienced a similar situation?
7 years.... yeah it's time for a change! You can thank me later! ;) I actually have a lot of experience with those M1's, they're good, but by todays standards, you can do A LOT better for less money.
No, because those kinds of speakers have their own built in EQ's and you can't get around that. However something like these are affordable, small and awesome for mixing: goo.gl/v1oJkk
currently I'm running my scalett 2i4 thru an line 6 spider iv 30watt amp...Would i get an accurate response? I know I'm losing some frequencies. whats happening is the daw is taking the tone from the amp and colouring it with effects and stuff to make it sound better. when i record on my clean channel and when it play it back its distorted. a monitor would fix that correct?
great video bro. I have a question How do u feel about using surround sound speakers to produce music off a laptop? Do u think it will be accurate sounding? I just got logitech z506s
+judaharrison58 They'd be OK because they're closed so you don't get bleed when you're doing vocals and they are fairly flat so you get a reasonable idea of what's happening. It's important to know what's getting emphasized if you don't have studio quality gear. I personally record using Sennheiser HD 25 headphones (closed) and mix and master using a combination of those, Sennheiser HD 600's and Adam A77X monitors. I have an Adam SUB12 that I seldom use.
Oh , what do you think about purchasing used from a place like Sweetwater or zZounds?? What do you think about the models w/ the base hole in front (Presonus 5" or 8")??
i bought a neumann tlm 102 a twinfinity a firestudio mobile cables etc on sweetwater and there the fuckn shit. there awesome man by far the best music company to shop online at... they give you advice and call you to see how your liking your product...
Mad respect for answering the question in the first 25 seconds and THEN going into detail. It's a like from me
Mattias Basboll LoL Thanks man! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. Check out all the other ones that I have made here on the channel. And if you feel like helping me out, hit that subscribe button!
I talked to an engineer about this a while back. He explained it to me like this. Consumer speakers are made to hide all the crap that may be in the mix. Any pro equipment is designed to emphasise all the crap so you can fix it when your mixing it. Made sense to me.
An extremely vague way of putting it
I'd say so too!
genuine question, how do they decide what 'crap' is?
@@Benjamin-om3ih frequencies that are too high or low. A flat response give you the best audio to work from. You're starting from scratch with a flat frequency. If you're recording is great then you're working with a blank slate to start mixing if you use a studio monitor. I mean the name implies everything. A monitor looks for anything in ANY aspect. You just have to have the ear for the frequencies and you're set. Also some ATM50 are good headphones too that do the same thing.
what if you don't know what good vs crap is ?? a lot of people think low end sounds great thinking that it has bass when it actually just is boomy and has no dynamic range.
Regardless of your choice of speakers/headphones - a selection of reference recordings are invaluable.
Pick your favourite pro recordings, and listen to them on your mixing system. Get your mixes and mastering as close to these as you can, comparing playback on your chosen monitors.
This will allow you to execute quality mixing, and mastering, on just about any sound source.
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Great advice. Thank you!
This advice x1000!
This is a truth and unarguably the most important thing to take into account when mixing and mastering a song.
To the point, clear, not wasting my time.
Perfect video, thanks!
Coredusk Thanks man!
Interesting bit of trivia: The Yamaha NS-10M (one of the most popular monitors of the last 30 years) was originally designed as a home hi-fi speaker. After it had been used in studios for almost 10 years Yamaha redesigned it for studio use.
The absolute awareness of this guy it’s amazing how relevant this video is 7 years later
Thanks man! You might like this one too.
Wanna thank you for the many good GarageBand videos you've posted. I must admit, though, to disagreeing with your conclusion about the NEED for studio monitors. First, I wanna say that I used monitors -- JBL4301B -- on my very FIRST recordings, when I was about 22 years old. And, yes, I agree that we all SHOULD have a pair, but... NEED them? No... If you don't have a set, use whatever you have. As a matter of fact, probably the most widely-known studio monitor ever -- the Yamaha NS-10 -- began life as a Hi-Fi speaker! (Exactly as the Sony MDR-7506 "monitor" headphones began life as the MDR-V6, "consumer" headphones. And talk about "hyped"... They were FAR brighter than the "pro" headphones of the day.) Anyway... Before I give a mix my stamp of approval, I'm gonna listen to it on headphones, ear buds, computer speakers, my iPhone, my laptop, a boombox, and in a few cars anyway... I've been known to take a mix to Best Buy and play it through a DOZEN home stereo speakers. A handful of friends may weigh in as well. And ALL of this factors into my final tweaks/decisions. Bottom line? The desired result can ABSOLUTELY be achieved without using a "professional" set of monitor speakers at all.
Thanks again, for your excellent series...
yes sir you need make video you actually know what your talking about
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I totally agree with you, in my studio I first started out with a pair of Sharp bookshelf speakers ( good ones though ), I thought they were wonderful until I custom built my proper studio monitors I am using now. I was blown away by the sound quality increase. I could hear every flaw in the song, plus they have 8s in them. Also to all out there wondering if isolation pads are helpful, don't let people that don't know what they are talking about steer you away from them. THEY HELP A LOT!!! Do get some!
Great video for first timers. I started with a 5" monitor setup. Later I augmented with a subwoofer when I had more money. You just need to be conscious of how to adjust the crossover frequency and volume. Flat response across the frequency spectrum is key!
There is a misconception that a flat response would be the main reason to get studio monitors and I highly disagree with that.
While it's certainly useful the main reason would in my opinion be the resolution of the speakers. Allowing you the hear greater detail is essential to be able to make a really good production.
The frequency response is something that you can get used to. In fact for beginners, mixing on flat monitors could potentially create even more unbalanced mixes because they would compensate for the lack of bass.
What do u recommend for beginners? Just be aware of the lack of bass in studio monitors?
Well yes, get to know your monitors by reference listening. Check your mixes in different places on different systems to get to know how they translate.
Also, if you have smaller monitors that don't reproduce the low end at all, it might be a good idea to get a pair of decent headphones as well. In fact, I'd recommend that to anyone. Always good for listening in on things.
+Henrik Petersson (Fruitful Life) Gonna post this to the video as well but you seem informed so I thought I'd ask you as well. I'm just putting together a bare bones home studio. I sing and beat box so mostly going to be working with vocals to start if that matters. But I have a very small space and the guy at the local music shop suggested just getting a really good pair of mixing headphones instead. any opinions on that. had my heart set on speakers but I don't want to spend the money if they will be wasted on my recording space. thanks, Ryan
Yeah, I agree. Get a good set of headphones and make them something comfortable. I'd normally recommend the Beyerdymanic DT 880 since they are really good value for money and comfortable enough to wear all day. But since you will probably only have one pair to start with and will be recording vocals I'd say get ones that are closed back like the Beyer DT 770.
But make sure to have some kind of speakers for reference listening. Mixing with headphones as your only reference is very tricky.
i have sony mdr headphones
Fantastic advice! No matter how good your regular Hi-Fi speakers may sound (regardless of price) they will not help you create a balanced and great sounding mix. Studio monitors (and a good set of studio headphones for an extra measure) are the only way to get a mix that will sound good on pretty much any regular audio system. Before I got my KRK Rockit 6G2's I was mixing on a pretty good PC speaker system, the Corsair SP2500's. While they sound very good for what they are designed for, they did not allow me to make a very balanced mix for my recordings, as they usually ended up sounding a bit harsh (too much treble) on any other sound system. Once I got the KRK's I could instantly hear the difference! Now my recording sound fantastic! Again, great video and great advice!
Excellent straightforward explanation video, including real hardware examples. We're trying to set up our own micro studio, and this is a great help. Thank you a lot! My regards from good ol' Germany.
Excellent review. Quite straightforward and very informative. More power to you sir.
+Raymund Jay Mallen thanks a lot! Check out all the other videos that I have made, there are many!
I've never owned monitors but always wanted to as I often mix my own stuff. Thank you so much for this video. It definitely builds upon what I had already learned and helped to assure me of the direction I am going in. Thank you!
Like night and day...I just picked up a pair of BX5 M Audios at guitar center for $75.00 each (sale on till 3/15/2015) ... and these monitors are awesome... I can hear every little thing happening on a song...in fact I said to myself "oh that's what they are doing" I then went and remixed my project, and it is so much better and fuller than before..I keep asking myself why did I wait so long to get a pair!
dig the T-shirt.good vid,thanx.
can you use these type of speakers for small parties if i protect them right ?
You do need monitors to Liz on, true, but it still sounds different when you listen from place to place, which is why you have to listen to that mix on a variety of systems and adjust accordingly. Stuff in my car and in my house system sound very different.
That depends if the home stereo speakers have a flat response or not. And not all monitors have a flat response either... That said it is probably easier to find the measurements for some studio monitors. There is also a few things that are important than just a flat response. Distortion, radiation pattern, room interaction. Near field monitors aim to reduce room interaction at least. The main thing is how your mixes translate to a variety of systems. Getting used to a flatter response will probably work out well. If you have booming bass and tizzy treble from mixing on home stereo, then your home stereo is probably crap as it would have only midrange issues since you are compensating by putting in loads of bass and treble ;p
Another thing is room treatments and especially bass equalisation - most rooms you will have bass nulls and peaks. Nearfield will reduce this effect but it is good to play with a sine wave generator to find if there is a hole somewhere - eg in my room there is a null at around 70Hz area which can cause all sorts of problems
Do you have to buy a pair or could you just use one?
I missed the 1st minute of the video just staring at that t-shirt.
Cant we like listen on our headphones/speakers a song that is mixed on monitors and then try to make it identical with the mix to our song?
That's what a lot of people do before they get monitors and start creating their own sounds!
GaragebandandBeyond ok then
Very useful video, very happy as well that I purchased a pair of Bx8 D2's couple months ago :)
One thing I got to add is? Most studio speakers PA speakers in general have deep horns In a certain angle it keeps the microphone feedback away vs a home stereo speaker. Looks like most people would know that right?
Well..... I make sure my studio monitors are OFF any time a microphone is ON in the room.
The horns are shaped a certain way for many reasons, the problem is that a microphone can be anywhere...
In a live situation things are different, Dynamic microphones far away from speakers, will not feedback, but that more to do with gain levels and proximity.
@@GaragebandandBeyond very interest I learned something new today :)
Well actually a good alternative is some flat response headphones and a binaural studio modeller such as the focusrite VRM box or the free beyerdynamic virtual studio plugin.
Sure it's not the real thing, and most "flat response" headphones aren't completely flat response, but let's be honest it's better than shitty monitors in a bad sounding room. And you can mix at all hours without annoying your irate neighbours downstairs.
Lots of opinions in the comments that are great. My opinion is you can mix on anything as long as you "know" the faults of your speakers and can compensate. Its really about getting to know your speakers and adjusting. Mixes sound great but too bassy on everything else? Than compensate. Most engineers will listen to their mixes on multiple speakers, rooms, cars, etc) that are popular in the market as well. Ive used my Yamaha HS80s for 6 years now and know where every little fault is. For reference Ive used anything I can get my hands on. 5$ Panasonic earbuds, Fostex T50RPs, Sennheiser HD 600s, Sony MDRV6s. but I cant emphasize enough that you need to learn how your mains behave in order to make mixes that translate great across most systems
I totally agree and talk about that in one of the video I just put out! th-cam.com/video/TNyjuggdbug/w-d-xo.html
He is absolutely right!!!
Good video...
...What`s the diferences between BX8a and BX8 D2??? I want to buy the BX8 D2...
Thanks...
Really looking forward to that demo you do of the M-audio BX8 D2. I'm very new to mixing and my home stereo is so not working for mixing my beats and it's something I'm working on so I'm gonna need to get some monitors for sure. Good video
Can I use an amplifier for mixing?
Nirnay Sarma can u use chicken breast foe mixing
1:06-1:35. "The extended low and .... " is exactly what is going to happen when you usually listen to music through normal multimedia speakers, which have higher bass and treble than mids, and used monitors which are flat to record/mix music instead of using the same multimedia speakers. This is because when using monitors, now you will find bass in the mix a little too low and you will end up over-correcting for that and add bass which shouldn't have been added. This will cause whatever your said at 1:06-1:35.
You can actually mix on some consumer stereo systems especially the vintage ones. The legendary Yamaha NS-10 initially was just a "bookshelf speaker" before engineers discovered its potential as a studio monitor.
Yes it can be done, I did for years! However I'd say that if you were going to spend the time learning what a set of speakers sounds like it might as well be actual monitors.
It's tough these days since you have to accommodate everything from an iPhone to a hi-fi system and everything in between. The more broad your spectrum can be while monitoring the better so you can really dial in bass frequencies for example. That's why Yamaha has stopped making those NS-10's they weren't relevant much anymore, more people have switched to Mixcubes, which I also have.
What's that fabric behind you? I'm assuming it helps dampen the sound so it doesn't bounce off the wall? I'm looking for something of that material but I'm not sure where to begin looking. I don't really want those foam-y things that you stick on walls because I don't really have a dedicated place to record, so I'll be going to various rooms (in the house, as well as my friends') so something that i can pick up and stick on walls would be really awesome.
Hello did you ever find the drapes or fabrics you were talking about.. i need to buy some as well.
I'm not 100% sure about this, but it looks very similar to Audimute absorption sheets. The originals. HTH.
They're Producer's Choice Acoustic Sound Blankets.
In the process of building my "home studio" and have been looking at monitors as well as a nice DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) since I'm also in the process of building a PC to suit my needs. My question is What is your opinion on a good set of mixing headphones. The guy at the local music shop said that if I didn't have a dedicated room (it will be in my bedroom lol) and the space to really position them correctly that I might be wasting my money getting monitors. But for whatever reason part of me thinks that speakers are really the way to go. If you or anyone has advice/opinions I'd appreciate. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.
but isn't it just about opposite? If I mix my music on regular stereo speaker, I'll hear the same sound that "my friends" will hear on their stereo speakers. They wont listen music on studio monitors for sure..So..if my music sound ok on my stereo speakers, it'll sound ok on other stereo speakers too? Just thinking..
Technically, yes. But then again, not everyone going to listen on stereo speakers. Some will use cheap earbuds, large headphones, a mono handphone speaker, surround set, and other outputs that would alter the original sound that you'd heard on your stereo speakers.
And that's why studio monitor exist. It i designed to have the plainest / flattest sound possible across every sound output, so it's supposed to be the 'neutral' position across every sound output.
+Envinite I understand that, but if everyone are using different kind of speakers, everyone will hear a little bit different sound anyway, right?
Gillette Wilkinson Yep. Everyone going to listen differently, many variables that affect this scenario, not only the hardware, but also the positioning, listener ear condition, acoustic room treatment etc. That's why this is a subjective topic.
But the thing about monitor speaker, is that it helps translates that little difference on listening between speakers.
See it like this; say, a studio monitor have 0 point, speaker A have 2, speaker B have -1, and speaker C have -2. The 'point' here means the amount of sound difference.
If you mix on monitor speaker, and listen using speaker B there's 1 point of sound difference right? But if you mix with speaker A, then listen to speaker C, you got 2-(-2) = 4 point difference, that means it will sounds weird when you listen on C . This is due to more sound differences between A & C system compared to monitor speaker & B.
To put simply, studio monitor aims to be in the most neutral position that could go to different audio system with the least amount of sound changes.
Of course, you can just use reference track and do A-B comparison with your song using stereo speaker, but then you will rely more on reference track instead experimenting on your own EQ, ultimately limiting your creativity.
Use a the studio monitors or something with flat response to mix. But also compare with your stereo, a phone speaker, a crappy ipod dock, the car - just to check if there are issues. Compare with professional recordings you like as well to see how they sound on those same speakers as well.
Envinite ..so why they(reference monitors) would sound different if compared to each other
How about using certain headphones for mixing ?
I'm going to be setting up my home studio soon, I'm a complete novice, so I need to do a lot of research first. I'm not actually doing anything musically, my voice is astoundingly good, I have decided that one of my best bets would be to build a cheap but quality studio to start marketing myself. Do I need studio monitors for this purpose? All I'm doing is voicework for now.
Great stuff man!...exactly what was thinking bout mixing with 12-15" home speakers or real monitors...alwy's used home stuff.....Great info!...Thanks
Awesome vid man. Super helpful and informative!
Are studio monitors great for listening to music in general? I don't mix nor dj...
Yes they would be good for that. And buying a cable that can go from your iPod to mojitos like these is easy and cheap.
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KRK Rockets have no bass response, and if you think it does.. You are wrong. The bass is muddy and fake. Definitely don't mix on home stereo speakers. The point of Monitors is the listen to what a FLAT speaker sounds like. So you can accurately judge what you are hearing. Yamaha HSX 8's are what I have and I will never use anything else.
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So you are going to use those same hsx 8's for the rest of your life? You look pretty young. Lol. In 5 years they will have all kinds of bullshit reasons why all these monitors are worthless.
Hey Lewin, great video! I just felt that you missed out on speaking about active and passive monitors. Of course active monitors are better to start off with but what if I go with passive ones, what power units should I consider within the budget?
hey man. my problem is that I have really small room, but i need studio monitors.. can u help me find the right ones
i was thinking about JBL LSR305
the Alesis elevates are fairly decent for starting speakers. They aren't the best but they're fairly accurate. My mixes translate pretty much exactly how they play through the elevates. GC has sales for like 50-70 bucks sometimes, check em out
I've been mixing through an old JVC CD player I've had since middle school for 'bout 15 years now. I'm so used to listening to it, I'm having a hard time switching over to the BX5a's I picked up at a pawn shop today. I have, however, been listening to my old mixes through my new monitors and I am noticing more clarity.
Thanks for the vid! Check out my playlist titled "Red Sky Knights" and lemme know what you think of the final project that I mixed through my old CD player.
+Nathan McCartney Which song in particular? How do you go about mixing on a CD player?
Does a studio headset make up for the monitor?
Producing with headphones/Headsets are not recommended.
how do you mix with studio monitors tho?
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Hi Lewin, I just downloaded T racks and had a quick question. Should I take all of the EQ, Compression, Ect. off my master track before I export my file for mastering? Thanks so much for all of the advise. Your videos are a tremendous help. Ernie
impact lures Only if the effects are on the master track.
I have the mackie cr4. The passive speaker doesnt work anymore so now I only get audio from the active side. If I want to save - can I just buy one monitor and hook that one up to my audio interface for the right channel? This is until I have to buy the other. I am looking at JBL 305
Good video. I started with the 5's in this video. They are nice! I still use them; and have added HS8 from Yamaha. They r much better than the D2's and they r in the $300 range as well... having said that. I understand brand loyalty for a good product displayed in this video. If the ba's in this video is what u started with brother, I would listen the another level up of M-Audio's. Just didn't get the chance cause i was listening fostex, york's the yahams as stated above, KrK's and Adam's and JBL
Back in my day we called it "Tone Flat". There was no audio "emphasis" on anything.
I was wondering what your opinion is on a midi such as mpk mini for garageband. I'm sold on using garageband and making the best of it, and I'm just trying to make it a little easier. Thanks!
I got these to listen to music and to record my daughter singing and learning to make music. Also for making TH-cam videos. Is this a good use for them?
thanks man! I'm in a small space and need good controlled sound.
he is so right ive had that trouble so many times
I dont do any mixing or produce any music. I mainly watch movies and listen to music on my laptop in my small room. I am looking for a set of good desktop speakers, would studio monitors be good for everyday listening? (music, videos) and watching movies?
How can I get my iPad into my in ear mix with my mic'd drum sound together? Think I can just run a line out from one of my outputs in my focusrite Safire 40 interface to my iPad and keep in ears in the headphone jack of the interface and be able to hear what's playing on my iPad with my mic'd drums? App help.
What size of moniters do you recommend for an apartment room studio? & what brand has the best quality?
I can pretty much get my hands on anything I want, still my main set is a humble pair of Yamaha MSP-5's. (I also have a pair of Yamaha MSP-3's for traveling; they're a 4" size.) Regardless of whether you're in an apartment or not, this is called "near-field" monitoring. And for that, I recommend *powered* monitors with a 5- to 8-inch woofer size. Most of the popular brands are gonna be fine. Whatever you pick, it's gonna come down to you getting to know your speakers very well, which --of course -- comes through listening to them, using them for hours and hours. Good luck!
Im also new to building a home studio. Where do u get those drapes behind you. !
Building a home recording studio with a Low budget. I don't mix or produce beats As I already have dozens of beats to work with . My question is if I don't mix or produce do I really need studio monitors?? Or should I wait before spending the little money I have on monitors I don't need.
Great info Lewin, thanks!
so i need monitors only for mixing music? if i just want to record for example guitar parts and ideas do i need monitors again?
How do you feel about the Samson Studio GT Active Studio Monitors with USB Audio Interface?
How is Mackie cr5bt channel monitors for recording and mixing for Synthesizer. M planning to buy in next 2days
Without using a computer,using a osp usb mic adapter with phantom power, can it work the same way if you just plug it into the outlet ?
What if you don't plan to mix at all? I just want a really nice pair of reasonably priced speakers for my computer media setup. Looking for clear sound, good quality, at a decent price.
+Chris W Monitors don't spread the sound like traditional hifi speakers. The sweet spot is about 1-3 meters away and won't sound great off axis. I'm not completely sure of why this is, but it's inherent to the design. You should do some more research about speakers before considering monitors for things like gaming, music listening, videos, etc. They won't sound bad, but may not serve the purpose you have in mind.
+Calum Rife I bought a pair of BX5a monitors on the cheap. They are amazing. What I really like about them is that they are self-amplified and the right size for my desk. The price was right. I didn't want to have to invest in an amp, etc. They do sound a little different but I am really enjoying them. They sound very clear/clean/crisp. They are perfectly adequate for general listening. It's true, they do seem to be directional but my room is small enough that it doesn't matter. My only complaint is that the power switch is on the back.
Did Presonus Eris E5 series 5inch studio monitor is good for the size? these series are also my favorite.
Any thoughts on replacing the speakers on my stereo with monitors so I only need one set and save some room?
PLEASE ANSWER! should I buy bx5 d2 or bx5 carbon? what is the difference?
hi there,, thanks for thevideo..
How about using these active studio monitors and a roland quadcapture to be my amps for guitar, piano and mics set-up (recording and monitoring- i mean playing live), as well as being a PC/theater system? the set up is a bedroom, :)
thanks so much,, would appreciate your suggestions and comments.
I'm not sure exactly what you're asking.
They're good studio monitors, they would NOT be good for live work.
And you certainly could not be recording with the microphone while listening to them.
You could listen to them if you were going direct with your guitar or bass or keyboard.
Thanks.. Please let me clarify my questions.
First, does it sound good for everyday PC use and some movies?
Second, I am planning to get a USB interface to plug in my mics, guitar and midi keyboards, - and i will connect the interface to the monitors -
as you said i could listen to them if you were going direct with your guitar or bass or keyboard. - this will save me some money on getting a dedicated guitar amp, just for home use right? this is not actually live work, just room performance though. :)
thanks!
Karlo Pangan yes they will definitely work well for every day PC use and some movies! You are very welcome, please subscribe! And check out all my other videos!
okay what should i get neusonik ne08 8 inch monitors which i can afford right now or bx8 d2 which i will have to wait a little be more for.
JBL LSR 308 or JBL LSR305 which is best for 5.1 home theatre.if its good which subwoofer is suitable.please advice
I have a turntable to listen to my music is it better to use a studio monitors or stick to my Bose sytem?
Is the acoustic series 3311 a true studio monitor, I have a pair and they sound like a true studio monitor.
Can I use my sound bar as studio monitor?
Monoprice is having a clearence sale on their 8" studio monitors. Best bang for buck by far. I think theyre only 220$ for the pair which is mind blowing
KRK Rokit 6s or 8s? Which ones are flatter, which ones are more powerful, and which ones have the greater frequency responce range?
+10,000 Subs With No Videos Google. Don't waste people's time.
Hey Lewin you need to plug your patreon thing more!
Quick question: are your guitars in cases when you don't shoot videos? They look awesome on the walls but don't temp changes affect wood etc??
hello, what I recommend..?? ; I am House Music DJ is to my house when I practice. Monitor Studio or Audio system convencional?? Thank's
Hey, nice video. I'm looking to buy a pair of monitors and I was thinking about the JBL lsr305. Given that they're almost the same price, which one do you think are better for 5": the JBL's or your M-Audio's (or the updated version of those)?
Jbl No doubts man. For the price and sound quality of the Lsr305 it's almost a freakin steel. I'm getting lsr305's soon because they're honestly the most accurate 5 inch monitors out at the moment
X Wing great thanks! It's what I thought. I've listened to a couple of comparison videos and they sound better to me than some 400 or even 500$ 5".
They have jbl monitors?
I have one problem, that I am recording undertuned bass guitar and there happen to be as low frequencies as ca. 31 hz but thay don't seem to be covered by any budget monitors. Do you have any recommendations?
Dude I love this fucking channel.
Greetings and thanks. Am considering the Focal Alpha 6.5 inch 65s (for my 11 by 11 amateurishly semi-treated room) as I suspect they will have a deeper and stronger presence than 5 inch speakers. Just a little worried that they might be too loud. I will be listening at a distance of about 2-3 feet. Is it a good idea you think? Would massively appreciate any advice, as demos are not available where I live.
If you're in an intreated space the best monitors are the iLoud MTM's from ikmultimedia or even the little Micro Monitors. They both have solid bass response, the MTM's are mind blowing for the size. Stereo imaging is great, low end powerful and plenty of it. The Micro monitors are also very nice and the low end is surprisingly good for how small they are.
@@GaragebandandBeyond Terrific idea. But after weeks of Internet research, I am kind of sold on the Focals.Any advice on how to get the best out of them. Other than treatment which I promise will be an ongoing and evolving process. Distance form my ears? 5 or 6.5? Thanks!
Hi. I was wondering if you had thoughts on the new Garage band 10. I went to download it but the reviews were saying that it was all changed and difficult to use and that a lot of the good features were gone. It was damning stuff but I can't help wondering if this is just people's initial reactions. What's your take on this? Do you use the newer version? Maybe a video explaining the differences and your thoughts might be good. I'm about to release my debut album and three of the tracks were created on Garage Band. I enjoy and get a lot out of your videos. Thanks.
I already made that video!!!
I have the new GB, but I'm not really using it much. There are still a few bugs for them to work out.
Ah I see. Thanks!
Thanks Reid I mainly record guitar and vocal.
Is the M-audio BX5 D2 a good choise for music production and audio tweaking for video?
Friendly words of advice... First time buyers beware... Many prices you see listed are PER monitor, not for the pair, so be prepared to spend a few pennies on your investment. If you buy cheap, you will get what you pay for. Anything less than a 40/20W bi-amp near field will be a waste of your time and not much better than using a headset or a passive stereo speaker. As attractive as the price may make it... just don't do it. Pay for the quality, and pay for it once. From experience, M-Audio, Yamaha, KRK and the Neumann KH series are quality products and will last for years.
I agree, true, except DO NOT buy M-Audio speakers.. They have horrible sound and will go out on you in no time... As a matter of fact every single piece of M-Audio equiptment I've ever owned has gone out on me.. Stay away from M-Audio
CJ Cox I have had several pieces on M-Audio equipment and everything worked fine.
GaragebandandBeyond I am thinking about buying a pair of Adam A77X for my studio, have you tried those monitors..?
those are hella bomb, youll love those lol
Depends how good your ear is and how meticulous your are with cross referencing. But it's possible because I did it years ago and got signed
Are the monitor audio bronze BR1's any good for home recording/mixing?
this is old, but what do you think about M Audio AV40's theres a deal on B&H for $80 now for the pair, or should i just invest in a set of used Yamaha HS8 for $450? I play instruments and sing, its just a hobby but i like having good quality stuff. any advice, i appreciate it!
Can i use studio monitor as home theater speaker beside recording? Don't wanna spend extra money for another set of multimedia speaker
+Benjamin Pui You certainly can. I have Adam A7's on my computer, Fostex 8.3.1's on my TV, Adam A77X's on my recording setup. The JBL 5" 2 ways are excellent too.
Great video, I always had questions about the size.
I own a pair of Alesis M1Active 520 for 7 years and I was wondering if I need an upgrade.
Btw, when I turn their gain knob more than 12 o'clock, it starts producing white noise. Have you experienced a similar situation?
7 years.... yeah it's time for a change! You can thank me later! ;)
I actually have a lot of experience with those M1's, they're good, but by todays standards, you can do A LOT better for less money.
GaragebandandBeyond Really? Thanks for the tip! I should probably schedule them for September though.
Nassos Polyzoidis Trust me, you'll love a new set.
What if I buy normal speakers and set the EQ to flat (instead of rock, jazz...etc)?
Will that work as a studio monitor?
No, because those kinds of speakers have their own built in EQ's and you can't get around that.
However something like these are affordable, small and awesome for mixing: goo.gl/v1oJkk
Hi, is it possible to use studio monitors with tube guitar heads? If so, how? Thanks!
I assume you have already figured out that that idea would be unadvisable!
currently I'm running my scalett 2i4 thru an line 6 spider iv 30watt amp...Would i get an accurate response? I know I'm losing some frequencies. whats happening is the daw is taking the tone from the amp and colouring it with effects and stuff to make it sound better. when i record on my clean channel and when it play it back its distorted. a monitor would fix that correct?
Nice video! Showed it to a few noobs that didnt want to take my word for it. But I have to ask you. Are there shoulder pads in you shirt lol???
Really helpful video. Thanks a lot
great video bro. I have a question How do u feel about using surround sound speakers to produce music off a laptop? Do u think it will be accurate sounding? I just got logitech z506s
No, surround sound systems would not be good for mixing. They have a heavily EQ'd sound, studio monitors don't.
Tannoy offered some years before a set of monitor speakers for 5.1 mixing.
is there a good headset and cans that could be used to mix and game?
I have Shure SHR440 headphones. How good is to mix with those headphones?
+judaharrison58 They'd be OK because they're closed so you don't get bleed when you're doing vocals and they are fairly flat so you get a reasonable idea of what's happening. It's important to know what's getting emphasized if you don't have studio quality gear. I personally record using Sennheiser HD 25 headphones (closed) and mix and master using a combination of those, Sennheiser HD 600's and Adam A77X monitors. I have an Adam SUB12 that I seldom use.
Oh , what do you think about purchasing used from a place like Sweetwater or zZounds?? What do you think about the models w/ the base hole in front (Presonus 5" or 8")??
I have bought stuff from both places, good experiences both times.
i bought a neumann tlm 102 a twinfinity a firestudio mobile cables etc on sweetwater and there the fuckn shit. there awesome man by far the best music company to shop online at... they give you advice and call you to see how your liking your product...
i have a 5.1 channel hometheatre system.. is dat enough???
Is Sennheiser HD 380 Pro good for mixing?