Studio Monitors
The Yamaha NS-10 is the divisive and decidedly drab nearfield studio monitor whose story serves as testament to the world-altering power that can be deracinated from the troughs of mundanity. NS-10s aren’t sexy, nor are they rare or expensive—they don’t even sound good. So, what made these humble noisemakers such a mainstay in the audio community for nearly fifty years?
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Barefoot Sound is one of the leading manufacturers of pro-audio studio monitors for recording, mixing, and mastering. The company was founded in 2004 by Thomas Barefoot, who started hand crafting monitors out of his garage in San Franscisco, CA. His designs have set the bar for studio monitoring, often blurring the lines of traditional distinctions between nearfield, main, and mastering monitors.
My first experience with Barefoot Sound was at an AES convention, where I was wandering the crowded corridors of music technology vendors. I was
There are many factors to consider when choosing your first pair of studio monitors. And though the technical aspects of monitors can get a little complicated at times, it’s probably sufficient to understand the essentials of what a studio monitor can offer in terms of features and sound delivery. So, here’s an accessible guide to choosing the best monitors for your needs. We’ll also touch on how to best position your monitors for accuracy.
What Is a Studio Monitor?
Unlike regular speakers, which tend to have some coloration or biases in the
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With the release of the Atlas i8 Isobaric Active Monitor Speaker, Antelope Audio has fulfilled its mission to provide high-end professional monitoring solutions. From digital to analog conversion, and now analog signal amplification to in-room sound pressure waves, Antelope has you covered all the way along the monitoring chain. But you don’t need to buy a fancy Antelope DAC with a fancy DSP and other fancy bits
So, you want to build a home studio? There is no better time than the present to start accumulating your gear. After all, building any studio can be an expensive proposition. But don't let it stress you out―as usual, B&H is here to walk you through the basics and help you decide what essential equipment you need, why you need it, and what you should be looking for when you begin your shopping spree. So, let's begin!
Audio Interfaces
The first item you should consider when setting up your home studio is the core of any modern studio: the
When Neumann launched its KH 120 studio monitors 12 years ago, the response from the press and professionals was overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Now, Neumann is proud to announce an update to its line of celebrated near-field monitors, the KH 120-II, which comes in four distinct flavors: KH 120 II US, KH 120 II W,
KRK has released its latest entry in the micro monitor market, the GoAux Series portable monitors, which deliver renowned KRK sound quality in a pint-sized format. Designed to go anywhere, the GoAux 3 and GoAux 4 monitors include a nylon carrying bag that holds both monitors, as well as the included monitor stands and
Neumann has announced the KH 150 Studio Monitor, an exciting new addition to its KH series of powered monitors featuring DSP electronics to ensure accurate mixing. With its 6.5" woofer and 1" tweeter providing a frequency response from 39 Hz to 21 kHz, and two powerful amplifiers delivering a maximum SPL of 118 dB at 1 meter, the KH 150 is designed to offer accurate, room-adjustable monitoring for
If you're a discerning mixing engineer on a budget, consider the PreSonus Eris E7 XT Active Studio Monitors, a pair of nearfield monitors designed to sound good in any location. Tune each monitor to your specific environment with a bevy of convenient acoustical features, and drive the sound loud and clear. The monitors offer an exceedingly wide sweet spot, and when it comes to connections, you won't need to scrounge around for adapters—this monitor
If you are in the market for a pair of compact, desktop studio monitors, check out the JBL104-BT. Available in Black or White, the 104-BT utilizes a custom 60W Class-D amplifier to power the 4.5" coaxial drivers. All the electronics are housed in one monitor, which connects and powers the included satellite. The low-frequency port complements
Studio monitors come in all shapes and sizes. From quad 15" behemoths to the tiniest 3" pico-size, there are many factors that come into play when selecting monitors. Price is the obvious choice, but perhaps you have space constraints or fussy neighbors. Or maybe you are looking for a nice pair of “B” monitors to complement your mains. In this article, we’ll be looking at some pint-size powerhouse micro-monitors for a variety of applications. With so many compact monitors (5" and above) on the market, I decided to showcase only the true “
We at B&H are pleased to be the bearers of good news for those in need of lightweight travel headphones that hold their own during critical and casual listening. The new K361 and K371 headphones from AKG deliver the goods, whether you split your days between working at the office and producing content at home, or spend the bulk of your time bouncing from studio to studio.
With so many speakers on the market, it’s always intriguing to see a new company doing something fresh with their monitors. Founded by a team of professionals from the world of pro audio, Kali Audio is an American company that designs and engineers its products in Southern California, and plans to name each product line after a different locale in the great Golden State. Though you may not be familiar with the name Kali Audio, its staff has been integral to the production of highly successful loudspeaker products throughout the last 30 years.
Step up your monitoring in the studio or on set with the new Atomos line of NEON series 4K HDR cinema monitor/recorders, in your choice of 17, 24, 31, or 55" sizes. The NEON monitor/recorders support up to DCI 4K input and feature 10-bit DCI-P3 color, 1000:1 contrast ratio, and they record up to 4K60 or up to 1080p240 video.
The NEON recorder/monitors support professional display settings and features such as anamorphic de-squeeze, calibration, 3D LUTs
A year after the launch of the monitors Shape 40, 50, and 65, Focal reinforces its core-range monitoring with the arrival of the flagship model of the line: Shape Twin. In addition, Focal affirms its position as an innovative manufacturer with the arrival of its first open-back circumaural headphones—the Listen