Manaberry
Senior Member
Hi everyone.
I've been struggling lately (more like for few months tbh) with my tracks, especially on the low/mid range frequencies. I still have to learn a lot on the EQ/Mastering side but... I have this feeling... argggg.. the feeling that my monitors are good, but not that good for what I'm aiming for.
That feeling has been confirmed when I started to read a book "Mixing secrets for the small studio" from Mike Senior. Now, I have a second feeling: "Did I buy my first monitors too quickly...and without that much research because they were popular?" The answer is "YES".
I've two Yamaha HS-7. I'm well used to them now (got them a year ago). My studio is a bit treated (no flutter, the sweet spot is well preserved from unwanted sound waves). It's a nice product.
On the Audio Interface side, I'm still running with a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2nd Gen. So the overall price of my monitoring solution is $500.
It seems a higher quality monitors would help me on my adventure to greatness. But it means a pricey monitor. I've been thinking of https://www.focal.com/en/pro-audio/monitoring-speakers/shape/monitoring-speakers/shape-twin (Focal Shape Twin) (French stuff yaay).
I'm creating this thread to get your opinion on the situation. I know we all have different ears and the choice of a monitor is a matter of personal taste. I've got only one pair of speakers in my whole composer's life. Some pros here heard a larger choice of high-end products.
I usually work at low db level, to be able to compose for hours without any ear's fatigue.
Most of the time, I do use my DT-770 Headphones to check the reverb, stereo and the overall mix of my tracks. I like my DT-770 but I would like to have my monitors being able to do that on their own sometimes..
90% of my music work is orchestral. The rest is Jazz/Funk/Pop stuff.
Here is my questions:
- I've been making music (full time) for a year now. Are my ears and needs evolved to a point I should consider to get a new pair of monitors to continue my journey?
- Is my Audio Interface too cheap to send a very clean signal?
- Am I deaf to a point I can't properly use my $200 HS7?
Thanks for reading and helping.
Best
I've been struggling lately (more like for few months tbh) with my tracks, especially on the low/mid range frequencies. I still have to learn a lot on the EQ/Mastering side but... I have this feeling... argggg.. the feeling that my monitors are good, but not that good for what I'm aiming for.
That feeling has been confirmed when I started to read a book "Mixing secrets for the small studio" from Mike Senior. Now, I have a second feeling: "Did I buy my first monitors too quickly...and without that much research because they were popular?" The answer is "YES".
I've two Yamaha HS-7. I'm well used to them now (got them a year ago). My studio is a bit treated (no flutter, the sweet spot is well preserved from unwanted sound waves). It's a nice product.
On the Audio Interface side, I'm still running with a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2nd Gen. So the overall price of my monitoring solution is $500.
It seems a higher quality monitors would help me on my adventure to greatness. But it means a pricey monitor. I've been thinking of https://www.focal.com/en/pro-audio/monitoring-speakers/shape/monitoring-speakers/shape-twin (Focal Shape Twin) (French stuff yaay).
I'm creating this thread to get your opinion on the situation. I know we all have different ears and the choice of a monitor is a matter of personal taste. I've got only one pair of speakers in my whole composer's life. Some pros here heard a larger choice of high-end products.
I usually work at low db level, to be able to compose for hours without any ear's fatigue.
Most of the time, I do use my DT-770 Headphones to check the reverb, stereo and the overall mix of my tracks. I like my DT-770 but I would like to have my monitors being able to do that on their own sometimes..
90% of my music work is orchestral. The rest is Jazz/Funk/Pop stuff.
Here is my questions:
- I've been making music (full time) for a year now. Are my ears and needs evolved to a point I should consider to get a new pair of monitors to continue my journey?
- Is my Audio Interface too cheap to send a very clean signal?
- Am I deaf to a point I can't properly use my $200 HS7?
Thanks for reading and helping.
Best