Alternate Midrange Monitor Setup for Post Audio?

Simply Cinema

Simply Cinema

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Hey everyone,

So I've recently invested in a lower end studio monitor setup and I'm liking it a lot. The setup is (2) KRK Rokit 5's and the KRK 10s Subwoofer. My audio interface is the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. I'm mostly using this in Final Cut Pro, sometimes SoundTrack Pro. Just wanting to get a better handle on my mixes and audio.

What I'm looking for is an alternate setup (possibly just one speaker) that I can switch to when I want to get a feel for what things would sound like on a consumer device like a TV, laptop, etc. I have a friend who runs the Avantone MixCube, but they're more than I spent on my Rokit5's and 2i2, and they seem to be sold only in pairs.

Does anyone have a suggestion on a speaker or speakers they use for this kind of thing? I know some people say just use computer speakers. I just can't fathom spending money on any junky set of computer speakers :P

Any suggestions appreciated. And for the audio guys out there: Don't worry, I send projects that need real audio mastering to the guys who do it best. ;)
 
It may sound crazy and simple but personally I use a LG TV in my room that is hooked up to my Black Magic HD card via HDMI !

I also have a pair of Edirol self powered MA-7A small speakers that are also good for domestic audio check.
 
GaryNattrass said:
It may sound crazy and simple but personally I use a LG TV in my room that is hooked up to my Black Magic HD card via HDMI !

I also have a pair of Edirol self powered MA-7A small speakers that are also good for domestic audio check.
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Great suggestions. The M-Audio AV30 speakers are also great for this. Of course, at some point you'll end up needing monitor management. A monitor controller will also allow you to switch to a mono signal for compatibility check.
 
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I would be more inclined to just play it through my TV speakers - which I do - and a set of popular inexpensive computer speakers - which I also do.

Any set of cheap speakers will do. The big issue is that there are just too many variables when your audience has a myriad of playback systems from which to choose, everything from earbuds to a laptop to a top-of-the-line home theatre system - and all in wildly varying, completely uncontrolled listening environments.


BTW, I have a friend who has mixed on Auratones for over 35 years now. He does his primary mix on them, and then moves on to his high end speaker system for final tweaking.
 
How is you room treated for sound? I spent more on getting my mix room to behave acoustically than I spent on monitors (Event TR6). First reflections are the worse since they're typically closer to the mix position. Once I get things sounding good in my treated room, it's far easier to tailor the mix for other playback environments. I typically mix, copy and try in my living room, make notes on issues to correct, bring back to the control room and within to or three passes have something that works both in the control room and in my living room.
 
unclebob6958 said:
BTW, I have a friend who has mixed on Auratones for over 35 years now. He does his primary mix on them, and then moves on to his high end speaker system for final tweaking.
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Same here.. I still have my Auratones from years past. I normally check mixes on a number of large and small pro and non-pro speaker set-ups. One set includes a subwoofer. The Auratones are great for judging the important mid-range.
 
Thanks everyone for the suggestions and info. I ended up picking up a small set of Sony speakers for $13 on eBay (they retail for about $50).
 
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