Hi friends. I am looking for a pair of monitors for mixing. I've done a fair bit of looking around online, and find myself confused by so much conflicting opinions and what not, as I can't afford anything aurally immaculate. I am entirely diy, record lo-fi on a 4 track cassette which I transfer into Cubase for mixing/editing. Music is lo-fi punk, guitar-based. I am quite satisfied with the recordings, but am a long way from finalizing the mixes(done on quality headphones) without a proper reference point in the way of monitors. I have a small room, but with a higher than average ceiling (I know next to nothing about treating a room, so if anyone has any lo-fi tips in this area I'd appreciate it.) Given that this is home recording in a less than ideal acoustic environment, anything higher end and bigger would probably be just a waste of money anyhow. However, I do want to do the very best I can all things considered.
In scouring around for what's in the low end range of affordability(as I'll need one for left and right), I think it's likely between the Yorkville YSM5 and Yamaha HS5. I was considering the Equator D5 but it is not available in my area, and I can't bear the thought of another extended wait for anything to ship to where I live. I plan to buy what I need tomorrow, as it's high time I made progress in this area. I live in Canada so Yorkville is easy to obtain, but the Yamaha stuff is also available at Long and Mcquade and what not. I like the idea of the Yamaha NS-10 of old, that in hearing emphasized the unfortunate aspects of a mix the road to improvement is made that much more obvious. Yamaha is Yamaha, but I've read(in no means officially) that Yorkville is not dissimilar to the NS-10. There are other brands often cited, but so far these two seem like my best bet from what I've read(however feel free to suggest alternatives). My main priority in buying monitors is accurate reproduction of the mix, so as to be in the best position for it to translate well on other systems.
First off, I want to know what I need to be in position to achieve (relative) accuracy in monitoring the mixes. Please forgive my newbie ignorance, but a lack of low end(hz) reproduction seems to be an issue with some of the lo-fi monitors, and it seems common that people buy a subwoofer of some kind to compensate for that? Is this necessary for accuracy of the lows and bass? If so, what kind of combo should I be looking for? Is this only an issue with smaller monitors? If so, would it be advantageous to look into 6 or 8 inch monitors instead of 5 inch? I've read that the YSM5 is compact in that it may sufficiently captures the lows on it's own without a subwoofer, but that may not be right. In other words....I think you get the picture of what my concerns are. Also, in terms of power, would I need anything extraneous to power the monitors? I have a Teac AG-400, nothing extraordinary, but imagine it should work fine. Though I may be mistaken, which is why I mention it here.
All in all, I am rather confused and a bit stressed out as I am anxious to get started(as I've been working on the same thing for too long now), but am charting in foreign territory in regards to some of the finer points about equipment and the endless complications involved in the aural science of the recording process. I am hoping for immediate advice/information regarding monitors and what I've outlined here in regards to my recording interests specifically, so any responses that address my concerns and ignorance would be so very very very very much appreciated!!!!
Hugs for all. THANKS A LOT!
In scouring around for what's in the low end range of affordability(as I'll need one for left and right), I think it's likely between the Yorkville YSM5 and Yamaha HS5. I was considering the Equator D5 but it is not available in my area, and I can't bear the thought of another extended wait for anything to ship to where I live. I plan to buy what I need tomorrow, as it's high time I made progress in this area. I live in Canada so Yorkville is easy to obtain, but the Yamaha stuff is also available at Long and Mcquade and what not. I like the idea of the Yamaha NS-10 of old, that in hearing emphasized the unfortunate aspects of a mix the road to improvement is made that much more obvious. Yamaha is Yamaha, but I've read(in no means officially) that Yorkville is not dissimilar to the NS-10. There are other brands often cited, but so far these two seem like my best bet from what I've read(however feel free to suggest alternatives). My main priority in buying monitors is accurate reproduction of the mix, so as to be in the best position for it to translate well on other systems.
First off, I want to know what I need to be in position to achieve (relative) accuracy in monitoring the mixes. Please forgive my newbie ignorance, but a lack of low end(hz) reproduction seems to be an issue with some of the lo-fi monitors, and it seems common that people buy a subwoofer of some kind to compensate for that? Is this necessary for accuracy of the lows and bass? If so, what kind of combo should I be looking for? Is this only an issue with smaller monitors? If so, would it be advantageous to look into 6 or 8 inch monitors instead of 5 inch? I've read that the YSM5 is compact in that it may sufficiently captures the lows on it's own without a subwoofer, but that may not be right. In other words....I think you get the picture of what my concerns are. Also, in terms of power, would I need anything extraneous to power the monitors? I have a Teac AG-400, nothing extraordinary, but imagine it should work fine. Though I may be mistaken, which is why I mention it here.
All in all, I am rather confused and a bit stressed out as I am anxious to get started(as I've been working on the same thing for too long now), but am charting in foreign territory in regards to some of the finer points about equipment and the endless complications involved in the aural science of the recording process. I am hoping for immediate advice/information regarding monitors and what I've outlined here in regards to my recording interests specifically, so any responses that address my concerns and ignorance would be so very very very very much appreciated!!!!
Hugs for all. THANKS A LOT!