Lets discuss monitors.

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Skye Hunter

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Im new to this area, I could use some help.

I know theres two sorts of monitors, passive & ?, The difference?

The style of music Im going to produce, is hip-hop. So if anyone can help me out, I really would appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.
 
There are "passive" monitors, and "active" monitors. Active means that an amplifier is built into the monitor. Passive monitors require a separate power amp. There are many reasons you might choose one over the other, but none of them have to do with the fact you're doing hip-hop.

Since you're doing hip-hop you'll want something with good bass response. You can find this out by reading reviews or going to the store and listening (bring a CD you know as a reference). The non-sonic trade-offs you'll need to take into account include:

1. Price (monitors can range from $300 to well over $1500 for a pair)
2. Space (do you have a lot, or do you need small monitors)
3. Will you be using them near a computer monitor (you'll need shielding).

We'll that's a few of the considerations at least. I'm sure others could add more.
 
Thanks, Ill bring a CD when I check the music store out. Ill think about what you said, I appreciate your thoughts.
 
He means the studio monitors themselves will have to be shielded to avoid interfering with any nearby computer monitors.........
 
For an object lesson on shielding, take a magnet and place it on your monitor screen (or a normal TV set for that matter) and run it around. See all the pretty colors?:D
Also xalien, monitors can cost WAY over $1500. A set of Meyers or ADAMs can be kind of pricey.
http://mercenaryaudio.com/adsa5studmon.html
 
Track Rat said:
For an object lesson on shielding, take a magnet and place it on your monitor screen (or a normal TV set for that matter) and run it around. See all the pretty colors?:D [/url]
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I once happened to place a computer speaker sub on top of my TV set. Took me a while before I understood why everything suddenly went green and purple. So take care, only shielded monitors near computer dittos!
 
when i got my new subwoofers...my monitor went crazy and i had thw subwoofer over 3feet away from it... but the BL on the magnet is so high i j=gues it f*cked it up....not to mention its a 340+oz magnet :)

Skye Hunter, i guess the big question is how much do you have to spend?
 
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whats going on, im a hip hop producer also, and the 2 different monitors are passive and active. They are powered and unpowered, so where are you located and iz your set up a home studio? Get back at me. peace

engineer
 
Im trying to setup a home-studio over the next few years, so that should help you to help me out more.
 
You probably want "near-field" monitors. They will be placed relatively close to your mixing position, say 4-8 feet. I bought Yamaha MSP-5's. Self-powered but just out of your price range at $500/pair. Check out Musicians Friend for a better feel of what costs what and search the forums. The best thing would be to visit a store that has a set up where you can listen live. If they sound good to you...thems the ones.

lou
 
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