The latest near field reference studio monitors from KRK come with a decent price tag, Kevlar drivers, 3 different models and have been developed in conjunction with hundreds of pro engineers.
Headphones. From tinny Apple iPod earbuds to Master & Dynamic or other high-end studio headphones. But sometimes you just don't want to wear them yet still listen to audio without disturbing others.
As every producer and engineer knows, a pair of monitors you can trust are essential when recording, mixing and mastering. Here's some things to bear in mind when choosing your next studio monitors.
SSL have announces the new version of their multi-award winning project studio centre piece Nucleus. It's an impressive audio interface, DAW controller and monitoring hub in one.
The new iLoud Micro monitors are tiny, but IK Multimedia explain they sound bigger than they look, and are aiming for the music/producer market. Hollin Jones measures them up for size in our review.
Fluid Audio's latest monitor, the FPX7, combines a 7' woofer with its AMT ribbon tweeter in a coaxial design, for a good-sounding console-top speaker at a reasonable price. Let's take a closer look.
Turtle Beach tell us their latest innovation in HyperSound directional audio not only provides personal listening experiences without headphones, but is done via transparent speakers! A world first!
There's a new range of audio monitors available for your studio. Sterling Audio's MX series are powered and feature ultra low distortion. They come in three flavors; MX8, MX5 and MX3.
If size is everything, then IK Multimedia's iLoud Micro Monitor will appeal. IK tell us these active studio reference monitors deliver an accurate linear frequency response that's ideal for mixing.
For live performers, in-ear monitors have many advantages over foldback wedges. Matt looks at the entry-level and pro in-ear monitors from Ultimate Ears to see if they can replace on-stage monitors.
One of the keys to a successful recording session is an optimized monitor mix for the recording musician. With the right balance you could transform an OK tracking session into something special.
The new AKG K182 closed-back monitoring headphones are designed for e-drums, keyboards, studio monitoring and home recording. They are due to arrive in the UK this month and are priced under £80!
Yamaha tell us their new HPH-MT7 studio monitor headphones "exemplify the philosophy since (they) first produced the industry standard NS-10M monitor speakers." Here's all the details.
If you're on the lookout for large or tiny studio monitors, KRK have two new ROKIT's out in the form of the solid and clear 10-3 G3 and ROKIT 4 G3 (which is super compact). We put both to the test.
The new R80 studio monitors from PreSonus offer the Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeter which PreSonus tell us provides highly detailed resolution. Find out more about the R65 and R80s below.
Mackie tell us their new additions to the CR monitor series are designed to provide high-quality studio monitoring with the flexibility of wireless design.
The smallest speaker in the KRK ROKIT line teams big sound with precision engineering. I heard these at BPM 2015 and was impressed both at how tiny they are and how big their sound is.
When it comes to headphones, DJs tend to want them to be durable, accurate, comfortable and stylish. Pioneer feel their new HDJ-700s fit the bill on all four counts. Check them out.
Tascam's new VL-S3's are 3' 2-way desktop powered monitors which are cost equivalent to a pair of decent headphones. Excellent news for the price conscious producer.
In part two (the final part) of this mini-series, Shane Berry looks at Hi-Fi vs. nearfield monitors and the pros and cons of adding a subwoofer to your project studio speaker setup.