Archives for March 2018

When it comes to recording songs in a professional studio, every aspect needs to be crucially analyzed to ensure that the sound quality that comes out is the absolute best. One thing that should never go overlooked is the significance and impact of having the right headphones when recording in the studio. The proper pair can give you the tools needed to record your first song at the highest quality and impress people who hear it.

Key Takeaways:

• While less glamorous to the producer than other production aspects, creating a great headphone mix is crucial when working with vocalists.
• A great set of headphones can help transport a vocalist, aiding them in creating a great sound.
• Adding some reverb or compression into the headphone mix can aid the singer in entering the fantasy realm they need to enter to create a great track.

“In reality, buying a great pair of headphones could be more crucial to recording than the purchase of another flashy compressor.”

Read more: https://theproaudiofiles.com/headphones-in-the-studio/

The new LCT 240 Pro and LCT 440 Pure by Lewitt Audio are the latest and greatest in microphone technologies. They both feature a fixed cardioid polar pattern, range between 140 and 142 dBSPL max SPL, and combine stability and lightweight design to make it the perfect microphone for any artist. Although similar with one another, each one has its distinct differences that makes it unique from the other, and makes it a matter of artist preference.

Key Takeaways:

• Lewitt Audio has just put out a new pair of large diaphragm condenser microphones, specifically the LCT 240 Pro and the LCT 440 Pro.
• The 240 has a fixed cardioid polar pattern, a 17mm capsule, a clip mount, a windscreen, and a leather case.
• The 440 features the same sort of pattern, but has a 25.4mm capsule and a shock mount, a pop filter, and a similar case.

“All other things being equal, capsule size can have a huge impact on the sonic characteristics of a microphone.”

Read more: http://www.musictech.net/2018/02/lewitt-audio-lct-240-pro-lct-440-pure-review/

Ask any music producer and they will be the first ones to tell you that the quality and capabilities of a proper headphone can be the difference maker when mixing and mastering their music. For those who want to couple style with functionality, the Fostex T60RP Headphones provide an experience unlike any other, giving those who wear it a comfortable and easy fit, while only belting out the most crisp and clear audio sounds perfect for refining your masterpiece.

Key Takeaways:

• Ask.Audio reviewer, G.W Childs IV, recently went on record, regarding the uniquely organic T60RP headphones from Fostex.
• The Fostex headphones have incorporated the unusual feature of mahogany cups, straight from Africa.
• Because the wood is so light and the surrounding foam is both soft and buoyant, it's possible to actually forget you have a headset even on.

“Not only are they amazingly comfortable but they really do sound great and add a nice touch to the studio environment.”

Read more: https://ask.audio/articles/review-fostex-t60rp-headphones