Mixing and Monitoring Question

[Bonz]

This question probably has already been beaten to the ground but I need to ask one more time. I generally play through expensive cans .. but I found that I can't do my mix with them because when I burn it as a .wav and play it in my house or car system, it sounds too this or too that. So if I mix using my Studio Stereo speakers (6") w/ tweaters still I'm not satisfied with the results and if I mix with my floor monitors, I get a totally different type of results from my mix which still isn't what I like in the home or car system.

So how do you know which method of monitoring you should use for your mix?

[AlexW]

You need to find a studio monitoring scheme that translates well; meaning mixes you do in your studio sound good on other systems outside the studio. Your room can have as much to do with this as your speakers/monitors themselves. Consider some room treatments if you don't have any now to improve your monitoring environment. Beyond that, just working with your system and learning its sound is what you need to focus on. Try listening to commercial mixes or others that you like the sound of on your setup to learn how things translate there. Most people find it's easier to develop mixes that translate well using monitors rather than headphones.

[Blue Bear Sound]

Headphone Mixing Article --> Whad'ya Mean I Can't Mix With Headphones????

[Bonz]

Thanks Man

Awesome Article ... I Needed That !!!



Thanks Again

[Alexbt]

I've done mixes through headphones mostly because I mix at night, and also because I don't yet have real monitors or anything to really amplify speakers with (that doesn't cause lots of buzzing or have EQ problems).

I never like how they translate as there is no mid/low end in my mixes and they are very quiet. I'm learning how to compensate in the mean time.

[COOLCAT]

Originally Posted by AlexW

You need to find a studio monitoring scheme that translates well; meaning mixes you do in your studio sound good on other systems outside the studio.

i agree...i'm still in Mixing boot camp too,
but as AlexW said, if you can, "find" a studio monitor that translates for you....
i think this is the next step following the Bears Headphone article...
a paradigm shift isn't it? your no longer a complete dumbass trying to hammer a nail with a screwdriver.

its like doing a procedure wrong for a long time..then when you do it right, its like "damn...that's much better!"

as BMWerks said ....its just a tool..
in other words don't waste time obsessing and confusing yourself over 'em like i did..
unless your a hopeless gearhead..
if thats the case then welcome to "Pro Studio" monitor hell!!!

i've tried a few brands now,
but i haven't seen as BIG a positive change between monitor brands as i did going from head-gear to monitors.

good luck A