Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

Hi..
Sorry for Mixing mainly.
Not for any performer but for me when using Logic.

Stephen Currington
de Composer
Wellington, New Zealand


On 28/03/2009, at 12:40 AM, The Drop wrote:

> 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?
> -- 
> Best Wishes
> Steve Coates
>
> Listen to The Drop at;
> http://www.TheDrop.biz
>
> On 27 Mar 2009, at 10:52, Steve Currington wrote:
>
> > Hi..
> >
> > 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?
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > I have had Sennheiser and AKG brands recommended as a starting place
> > but there re others out there that are also worth looking into.
> >
> > Any advice would be appreciated..
> >
> > 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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