Members gspointer Posted February 16, 2009 Members Share Posted February 16, 2009 I am in a cover band and would like to make a promo type CD. I am assuming potential listeners wont be too interested in any "critical" listening. I have had a difficult time mixing down with my computer speakers, and a little better luck using headphones. I am wondering if I would have better luck with home speakers, or if studio monitors are really necessary. Assuming studio monitors are required, are the KRK rokit 5 gen 2's good enough, or, are there better similarly priced, or cheaper solutions available? Keep in mind I am only shooting for "pretty good". A side question, I have plenty of mics, but am also considering 1 or 2 adequate room mics. Any recommendations for good, budget mics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted February 16, 2009 Members Share Posted February 16, 2009 Assuming studio monitors are required, are the KRK rokit 5 gen 2's good enough, or, are there better similarly priced, or cheaper solutions available? Keep in mind I am only shooting for "pretty good".Look no further than the Eden EM-5: http://www.eden-electronics.com/products/monitors/index.asp They're discontinued and being blown out for the absurdly low price of $100 for a pair direct from Eden. There's no studio monitor I've heard for less than $500-600 per pair that compares. My close friend who is a professional (recorded and produced several big-selling albums in Europe) came by my place the other day. He was blown away by the little EM-5s. This is a guy who runs multi-thousand dollar Dynaudios in his home studio set-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted February 17, 2009 Members Share Posted February 17, 2009 It's very difficult to do mixing without proper near-field monitors. You simply can't get the balance right without the precise imaging you get with studio monitors.Look no further than the Eden EM-5: http://www.eden-electronics.com/products/monitors/index.aspThey're discontinued and being blown out for the absurdly low price of $100 for a pair direct from Eden. There's no studio monitor I've heard for less than $500-600 per pair that compares. My close friend who is a professional (recorded and produced several big-selling albums in Europe) came by my place the other day. He was blown away by the little EM-5s. This is a guy who runs multi-thousand dollar Dynaudios in his home studio set-up. Those Edens offer tremendous bang for the buck. That said, I don't know if I will use them for my next project. I hope to $ave for a pair of Adams. For years, I used Tannoys and they spoiled me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted February 17, 2009 Members Share Posted February 17, 2009 EM-5's are SOLD OUT. EM-3's are still plenty available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted February 17, 2009 Members Share Posted February 17, 2009 It's very difficult to do mixing without proper near-field monitors. You simply can't get the balance right without the precise imaging you get with studio monitors. Look no further than the Eden EM-5: http://www.eden-electronics.com/products/monitors/index.asp They're discontinued and being blown out for the absurdly low price of $100 for a pair direct from Eden. There's no studio monitor I've heard for less than $500-600 per pair that compares. My close friend who is a professional (recorded and produced several big-selling albums in Europe) came by my place the other day. He was blown away by the little EM-5s. This is a guy who runs multi-thousand dollar Dynaudios in his home studio set-up. ?{censored}!! Wonder if they'll ship to the UK? Don't get me wrong - I love my Tannoys, but those yellow cones are cool as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackcheez Posted February 17, 2009 Members Share Posted February 17, 2009 I have an older pair of KRK Rokits (2000) in my studio. Bang for buck can't be beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted February 17, 2009 Members Share Posted February 17, 2009 EM-5's are SOLD OUT.EM-3's are still plenty available. I wouldn't want any less than the 5's for tracking & mixing. The 5's already phart out if pushed too hard. As long as you don't push them, they'll do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mister natural Posted February 17, 2009 Members Share Posted February 17, 2009 Wharfedale 8.2a powered sound fantastic to me @ $340. per pair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted February 20, 2009 Members Share Posted February 20, 2009 I wouldn't want any less than the 5's for tracking & mixing. The 5's already phart out if pushed too hard. As long as you don't push them, they'll do well.Why would you "push" your monitors for mixing anyway? All that does is give you more reflections from the room. The whole idea is to keep the volume low so you minimize boominess, reflections, and other room artifacts. Like most people, I don't have a fully treated control room. If I start turning up the volume, I run into room noise WAY sooner than I run into distortion from the monitors themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted February 20, 2009 Members Share Posted February 20, 2009 84dB, apparently, is the optimum SPL for monitoring your mixes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted February 20, 2009 Members Share Posted February 20, 2009 84dB, apparently, is the optimum SPL for monitoring your mixes.I don't know about what SPL is considered optimum. 84dB might be the ideal. But if your room isn't ideal (and most of ours are not), then it's largely irrelevant. If I'm getting room noise at 84dB (and most of us would), then I'm going to turn it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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