Monitor question....Again

[Neil Ogilvie]

This has probably already been asked a million times, but here we go.
Monitors. I don't quite understand the term.
Would plugging the out-put from my computer to my stereo amp and speakers be the same as using a set of monitors? I mean the kind of amp used in stereo seperates, not guitar amp. Just in case anyone got confused.
Cheers guys.

[tyler657recpro]

No it would not. Monitors, those used in the studio, not on stage, are designed to be flat(ish) - because no monitor is really totally and perfectly flat. They are supposed to give an accurate representation of the mix, and not hype bass and treble, which your stereo will do, and will sound more pleasing to your ears. But if you mix this way, with your stereo, exentuating the highs and lows, your mix will sound even moreso on other people's systems, as they exentuate the music even more with their own EQ's and speakers. Monitors are supposed to be relatively flat, so that your mixes will translate accurately to other systems.

You need to get monitors, and you have to decide which ones you like best. I'd guess, some you'd be able to afford would be, tannoy reveal actives, fostex pm-1, m-audio sp-5b, yorkville ysm-1p, JBL LSR-25, Yamaha M5(something like that), event ps5's and yamaha ns10. These are all nice monitors and cost from 300 to 500 dollars. If you have more money, there's mackie hr824, event ps8's, krk v6 or v8, genelecs, dynaudio, beyer sound, and several others. When you get monitors, listen to everything on them, and then you'll get an idea about what your mixes should sound like. If you ONLY listen on your monitors, you will only have that one preference after a while, and it should make mixing accurately easier.

I know I'm not to great at explaining stuff, so if this is at all confusing, someone please help me out.

[regebro]

When somebody said "monitors" they mostly mean the combination of speaker and amplifier that they use as monitoring equipment in their studio.

So if you use your $20 stereo for this, then they are your monitors.

Products labeled as monitors for studio use are typically made to be accurate, while your average home stereo is made to sound impressive. For this reason a good set of monitors can make a lot of difference to your recordings.

When buying monitors, I would recommend near-field bi amplified active monitors. These give you the most bang for the buck.

[MISTERQCUE]

Lennart Regebro is in 'DA HOUSE!!!!!

[regebro]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you.


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