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2answers
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Where to fix a Broken Headphone Input in an H4N?
Hello,
I live in Chicago and I've a broken headphone input on my H4N. It still works, but when trying to monitor, I have to fiddle with my headphones in order to get a signal. I c …
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3answers
154 views
Mid Side monitoring on PCM-D50
Hi,
I've been recording M/S since a year or two and am very happy with my setup so far.
My MKH's feed into a SQN4iia and i record on my PCM-D50. Unfortunately, the D50 doesn't hav …
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8answers
196 views
Best speakers to simulate Iphone playback?
Hi,
I got to do some jobs that should sound good on a nice set of speakers but also translate well to iphones.
In the past i have been emailing the mix myself and played it back o …
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0answers
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Flux Pure Analyzer - Eye Candy or Ear Candy?
Now that the Flux Pure Analyzer has been available for some time, have any of you used it? I'm curious to hear some thoughts and opinions on it - is it just a "gimmick factor" plu …
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4answers
250 views
Field Recording M/S matrixing
Hi to all field recordists.
If using a stereo shotgun microphone, how could you hear what it is you're recording through m/s encoding in real time (ex, not later on in the studio, …
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2answers
398 views
ADR Record Room Monitoring
Hey guys,
I don't really have an easy set-up way of monitoring in the record room (where the talent and mics are) over speakers.
Sometimes in fight scenes, the talent wants to ha …
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7answers
476 views
How much differnce does a good headphone makes in recording ?
I am using Sennheiser HD201 for monitoring in documentaries.Where does a good headphone like Sony MDR 7506 make the actual difference.Sennheiser HD201 gave me a hard time in my las …
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2answers
284 views
Monitoring and frequency response in the studio vs. sound stage
Dear all
As you know, the sound stages have a precise and standardized reference level and frequency response (x-curve, physical dimension, delay, type of speakers, etc).
In you …
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What are your favorite headphones and why?
I have a number of headphones that I use for different purposes:
The obligatory Sony MDR7506s: Love these, they're like the NS-10Ms of headphones. I use them for as much as possi …
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2answers
240 views
Calibrating my room
I was wondering what would be the best way to calibrate my room in my new apartment to my Mackie MR5's. The room is relatively small (10x12?) about 10 foot ceilings and carpeted wi …
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2answers
307 views
Opposite of a Y-cable
I recently asked a question about monitoring two recorders with one pair of headphones. I have been struggling like crazy figuring out a solution that will work in the time frame I …
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1answer
131 views
Monitoring two recorders with one pair of headphones
I'm getting a second Sound Devices 702, but I obviously want to only use one pair of headphones for monitoring. I got really excited thinking that the HX-3 would do the trick, but …
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1answer
152 views
Comteks or equivalent system
Hello people of the sound realm!
I have reached a point where I am now being forced (due to client and director pressure) to procure a comteks system. In laymans terms: I am mix …
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3answers
419 views
Genelec 8030s vs Blue Sky Pro Desk - I can’t decide!
I'm investing in some new monitors for my home studio, and I just can't decide between a set of Genelecs or the Blue Skys...... does anyone have experience of these monitors, and w …
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8answers
307 views
Recording on impulse! Strategies for being prepared?
Hey folks.
For those of you who do a lot of recordings on the go, how do you strategize being prepared? I'm not satisfied with my GO! set-up, which is hyper-minimalist:
I carry …