Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

Hello Steve,
You have not said whether you will be using them for tracking or mixing?

Obviously closed back phones are better for tracking/monitoring, as  
they reduce spill onto mics, especially for vocals, but I have always  
found open back phones easier to listen through for long periods, and  
definitely better for judging a mix.

I would recommend going for Sennheiser Beyer, or AKG whichever you  
choose, as even their low end models will have the benefit of their  
R&D experience. Generally avoid phones aimed at the iPod market as  
they often have a "larger than life" sound.

I am using;
Open for mixing reference
Sennheiser  430, now discontinued, but very familar as I've had them  
for 20 years+
Sennheiser 565 Ovation

Closed for singer monitoring
Sennheiser HD250 linear

Closed for loud drummers
Beyer DT150 (very similar to the DT100s, but with a more open top end)

I assume these should all be available in NZ?
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Best Wishes
Steve Coates

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On 27 Mar 2009, at 10:52, Steve Currington wrote:

> Hi..
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> I am about to buy a new pair of Studio Monitor Headphones.  I was  
> wondering what people are using and what people suggest is a good buy?
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> Now I don't want cheap ala $30 pairs.. but I also don't wanna spend  
> my life savings <grin>
> I prefer over the ear models.. Don't like the ear bud style and the  
> styles/designs that sit on the ear and "crush" the ears - I find  
> that both these are hard to wear for long periods.
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> I have had Sennheiser and AKG brands recommended as a starting place  
> but there re others out there that are also worth looking into.
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> Any advice would be appreciated..
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> NB I live in New Zealand so major brands are what I need not some  
> local knock off etc...   I will need to buy locally or I guess via  
> ebay/amazon or something.
>
> Steve Currington
> Wellington, New Zealand
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