monitors

[cabbage]

hi there,

just a few q's

what is an 'active' monitor?

what is a 'passive' monitor??

What is a 'powered' monitor??

Cheers,
thanks,
C

 

[NYMorningstar]

An active and powered monitors are ones that have their own power source. The passive requires an amplifier.

 

[cabbage]

thanks, i definately dont want to have to get an amplifier.
Ummmm..so whats the difference between 'powered' and 'active'

cheers,
c

 

[bsanfordnyc]

nothing

 

[cabbage]

thanks for your help

i am currently trying to deciede on monitors, and i'm thinking maybe the behringer truth actives, or the tannoy reveal actives.
any suggestions??
I am going to be recording in my bedroom probably and will mainly be recording guitar, vocals and then adding MIDI.
Are these monitors suitable?? or possibly over-kill?? for what i want to do.
I am just looking to make reasonable demos bthat arent polished but sound decent.
thanks,
C

 

[joro]

check out KRK V-4s....

they are good for a small room...I use them....

Joe

 

[Massive Master]

M-Audio BX8's are a bargain-in-a-box with 8-inch woofers. The little blue light is a bit much, but they're easily tuned to your room.

John Scrip - www.massivemastering.com

 

[regebro]

i am currently trying to deciede on monitors, and i'm thinking maybe the behringer truth actives, or the tannoy reveal actives.
any suggestions??

Well, where do you live?

 

[cabbage]

QLD Australia??
why do you ask??

Ummmm, so does that mean that my choices are not appropriate for a bedroom???
thanks,
C

 

[regebro]

I ask, because I know nothing about australian prices. What is good price/perfomance varies in different places.