AURATONE 5C Super Sound Cube MINI REVIEW How To Use Them and How I've Used Them in The Past
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- In this Auratone 5C Super Sound Cube mini review I go over how to use them and how I've used them in the past. The Auratone is an extremely underestimated yet important piece of gear to have in your studio. There is no shortage of manufacturers of studio monitors in the market. However, few are as time tested and have had more recordings go Gold and Platinum as have the Super Sound Cubes. Not long ago I had the honor of working with former Motown Artist (Ex-Marvelette) Deloris Bowman on the release of her CD. Staple to the sonic success of that work was the Auratone. During mixing and tracking, when paired with a subwoofer I could not have asked for a better way to have referenced music that require attention being paid to detail in the mid range. Actually, when I finally got to mastering with engineer Duncan Stanbury at Frankford Wayne Mastering there was very little equalizing he had to do. I attribute that to the Auratone. There are plenty of monitors to choose from when selecting your secondary set. I would strongly suggest the Auratone 5C Super Sound cubes. If you enjoy my content please consider subscribing. Thanks for watching.
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It's always almost with teary eyes I listen to Professional talk about this ''sweet babies'' ... I was lucky to learn in a studio with these. My mentor's secret for CLEAN MIDS! Thanks a million for the review.
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Thanks for your review! I bought a pair after watching this as I knew Auratone had reissued them but wondered if they were faithful to what they were. Happy to say they sound fantastic at doing what they do. Sitting between a pair of them, some songs sound like vocals & guitars are coming from inside the front top of your forehead!
These are the real deal. I lost my pair in the 90's. Never parting with these again. You'll have to pry them out of my dead fingers.
Warren Henry haha yes. There’s many boutique monitors around these days that sound extremely good... but... only a handful that ‘translate’ consistently. Can’t reinvent the wheel!
I couldn’t agree with you more. Thanks for watching 🙏🏽✌🏽
Warren Henry as you have used these for many years, can I ask do you ever make eq decisions on them, or do you use them strictly for judging volume levels, panning, & effects?
Hi Warren I own a pair of Yamaha hs5 and sub Hs8 and have been looking around for advice on secondary monitors I have asked about the auratones but no strong enough reason was given to convince me.now I've watched this video.i will definitely get it.i got my tip for getting a sub from your page and now my bass translates every single time.no one of bs anymore.cheers mate.
Hello and thanks for watching. Glad the info I shared was useful. Once you get a pair Auratones let me know what you think of the Subwoofer/Auratone combo. Thanks again for watching
Just picked up a single one on Reverb for $140. The late great French mixer/engineer/producer Phillip Zdar used a single Auratone as part of his monitor setup. He raved about the Auratones and even EQed bass guitar through them and he didn't care that it was only mono. He has a video series on Mix With The Masters and re-mixes a song by the band Pheonix called Liztomania which is one of the most incredible mixes I've ever heard. So, if one is good enough for him, it's good enough for me.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Congrats on the acquisition✌🏾
We use them (Current, 5C Super Cube Auratones) for all of our mixes! It’s all about the mids! Saying, a friendly “Hello”, from Vancouver, Canada ❤
Thanks for sharing!
Great! I will also consider a pair of those.
Thanks for watching✌🏾
Auratone is now selling these with an Auratone amplifier that was (supposedly) designed specifically for these monitors. The bundle costs $669 at Sweetwater right now but you can buy just the amp for $399.
Thanks for sharing this information ✌🏽
I got the big headphones they make .. huge cans on the ears lol... but man they really helped me understand mixing wayyy more ..they have a 3 way switch as well with cube option.. but yes the history is rich in this brand with lots of different types of mixes being solved on them .
freddy sims Yessir 👍🏾 Thanks for watching
Amazing choice, i own a Auratone as well ... For Mono Checking porposes... They are my second pair...I have Focal Shape 65, Genelec 1031, 1038 and also the good old NS 10 powered by a Yamaha P2200...Congratulations on your new set... Enjoy your mixes and dont push them to loud...kkkkkkkkkk....:)
Lucas Junior Nice setup. Thx for watching ✌🏽
Thanks for this Boss , Was wondering ,Cant you make them work with an audio interface like apollo or something or an amp is must ?
Thanks for watching. These will work with any interface as long as you have an amp. Thanks for your question ✌🏽🙏🏽
Excellent review. Woudl these be OK to use without a sub?
Hi and thanks for watching. Yes these work just fine without a sub.✌🏾🙏🏾
I use original 5Cs, Sony SMS 1p's and AR18s. I know, a bit OTT. My main nearfields are Miller and Kreisel MPS1611ps. I use the Auratones mainly for mixing. I use a Quad 306 to power them.
Thanks for watching. 👍🏾🙏🏾✌🏾
I haven’t ever had a secondary set of monitors, but wanted to spring for a set for a long time.
Currently I’ve been using Sonarworks, which emulates several monitor profiles after you’ve calibrated your system. It’s very effective, and I’d definitely recommend it.
My current monitoring system is: Bag-End ELF M2 crossover > ADAM a7x tops, EV 7100 amp > Bag-End D18E sub
Nimble Wit I like those Adams as well. Thx for watching ✌🏽
Good as always!!! thanx 4 the info!
Victor! My brother thanks for watching
Warren thanks for this vid ! I had the chance to use the original Auratones in a 32 trk commercial studio back in the 80's after time went on i realized the important tool they actually were. While control room speakers are to some extent personal choice, its good to be consistent with other studios etc Im thinking these would do well in my home studio alongside the JBL 4311 ,Both standards . And not so standard but very revealing Klipsch Cornwall ,large 3 way floor standing systems.
Hey Rob thanks for watching. You say you have a pair of 4311’s? I remember when those, along with the Urei 809’s were what most studios used. Good stuff. Have you ever had to have the drivers replaced or re-coned?
@@WarrenHenry Hi Man, im getting a pair of 4311. its what i want right at the soundcraft. A buddy who does broadcast install just got a set of 4312 that he re conned. apparently its no big deal to do
How do I connect these into an interface?
Hi you will need to connect a power amplifier to your interface. Thanks for watching
To power up mines I ended up going with the crown d75 and the speakers sound AMAZING
Yeah man that was the pair for the longest. Don’t ever let that amp go, Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@@WarrenHenry unless I’m dead that things going no where 😂💪🏽 and thanks for the great content been watching you for years
Thanks for your support bro✌🏽
Like and subscribed great review brother.
Jordan! My brother thanks for watching and subscribing 🙏🏽✌🏽
Hi Thank you for the info I really appreciate it, could you please do a video on how to hook these up to a usb audio interface?
Hey, thanks for watching and the video suggestion. Be on the lookout for it✌🏾
@@WarrenHenry thank you I appreciate the time and the knowledge you provide
Most definitely
Hey thanks for vid. Do you think you need two or will one Auratone do the job?
If your workflow includes you mixing in mono then one should do. I personally wanted a stereo pair. Thanks for watching and participating in the discussion;-0)
How are they vs the Mix-cubes from Avontones?
These bro, are the real deal made by Auratone in Nashville and have been a studio staple for over 50 years. Avantones, are not made in America and have a more pronounced high end (which you don’t want when mixing on these) Honestly, these monitors paired with a sub woofer are all you need. They’re very mid forward (2K to about 7K ). Once you do a mix on Auratones they translate well from ear buds to your primary pair of monitors. Thanks for your question ✌🏾🙏🏾 and please subscribe 👍🏾
@@WarrenHenry I have been subscribed bruh. I hit you on Facebook too. lol Keep up the good reviews. Blessings.
I would try the Auratones. I have one passive Avantone for sale if you want though :).
@@busyboxst7 Nah, Warren knows best. I'm bout to get me some Aurtatones. I was just going to buy some Avantones yesterday. But my mix engineer also has Auratones too. So yea