Cheap Audio Editing Speakers
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J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
Re: Cheap Audio Editing Speakers
I've been using headphones :-/
They have been working well though as they block out all ambient house noise!
I've been using headphones :-/
They have been working well though as they block out all ambient house noise!
Re: Cheap Audio Editing Speakers
Nice-looking hardware. There's a lot to be said for a separate tweeter -- as you sound guys know . . .
Nice-looking hardware. There's a lot to be said for a separate tweeter -- as you sound guys know . . .
Barry_Green
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I've been using the Creative MegaWorks 6.1 system. THX certified, full surround-sound including subwoofer (when driven by a surround-sound card, of course). They sound pretty good and were only about $239 I think... can't remember... there was a special for $299 and then a rebate off of that...
I've been using the Creative MegaWorks 6.1 system. THX certified, full surround-sound including subwoofer (when driven by a surround-sound card, of course). They sound pretty good and were only about $239 I think... can't remember... there was a special for $299 and then a rebate off of that...
Re: Cheap Audio Editing Speakers
Do you have the Audigy2 card?
Do you have the Audigy2 card?
Barry_Green
Moderator
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I use the Audigy 2, works great, don't know of any problems with it... ?
I use the Audigy 2, works great, don't know of any problems with it... ?
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I've done some research on the 7.1, and i found that users were saying it cannot play DVD audio since it lacks the hardware capability to do it (ie. decoding dolby digital is very CPU intensive) and it lacks hardware ASIO resampling. The audigy appears to do both, however the audigy seems like a hands-down gaming card, and the revo is crystal clear for audio (DVD, music, etc.). I'm not really sure how important/significant these features are. I never even considered any other sound card other than the audigy until steve mentioned the revo. Anybody?
I've done some research on the 7.1, and i found that users were saying it cannot play DVD audio since it lacks the hardware capability to do it (ie. decoding dolby digital is very CPU intensive) and it lacks hardware ASIO resampling. The audigy appears to do both, however the audigy seems like a hands-down gaming card, and the revo is crystal clear for audio (DVD, music, etc.). I'm not really sure how important/significant these features are. I never even considered any other sound card other than the audigy until steve mentioned the revo. Anybody?
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I'll defer to the total sound gurus. I use the A2 myself, and can agree with Barry. But I'm not an audio techie. I'm not even an audiophile.
I'll defer to the total sound gurus. I use the A2 myself, and can agree with Barry. But I'm not an audio techie. I'm not even an audiophile.
Re: Cheap Audio Editing Speakers
If you are really serious about editing audio, then you really need to get you some accurate near field monitors. The key with mixing audio is to have an accurate/flat response set of speakers geared specifically for this purpose. I personally use Tannoy but there are many other very good monitors out there.
Great sounding stereo speakers with a big subwoofer, etc. is great for a stereo system or a PA...But for mixing, ask any audio professional - Accurate near field monitors are a must. Much like a good professional field monitor is to video.
BTW: I spent many years engineering audio before I got into video.
Andrew
Crystal Clear Media
If you are really serious about editing audio, then you really need to get you some accurate near field monitors. The key with mixing audio is to have an accurate/flat response set of speakers geared specifically for this purpose. I personally use Tannoy but there are many other very good monitors out there.
Great sounding stereo speakers with a big subwoofer, etc. is great for a stereo system or a PA...But for mixing, ask any audio professional - Accurate near field monitors are a must. Much like a good professional field monitor is to video.
BTW: I spent many years engineering audio before I got into video.
Andrew
Crystal Clear Media
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I use the Roland MA-8's on my home computer. I've seen them in many other small studios as well, although I do more video than audio stuff, so I don't see much in the way of full audio setups. They have great range for what they cost (less than 100).
I use the Roland MA-8's on my home computer. I've seen them in many other small studios as well, although I do more video than audio stuff, so I don't see much in the way of full audio setups. They have great range for what they cost (less than 100).
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[quote author=Dan_Lahav link=board=Links;num=1077779966;start=0#23 date=03/01/04 at 09:06:07]BTW im using the JVC as my deck as well (assumed you're using it for that hehe)[/quote]
Yeah, the JVC is definitely a playback deck. It's perhaps the worst shooting camera I've ever seen.
I plan on getting a mixer to patch in multiple inputs.
[quote author=Dan_Lahav link=board=Links;num=1077779966;start=0#23 date=03/01/04 at 09:06:07]BTW im using the JVC as my deck as well (assumed you're using it for that hehe)[/quote]
Yeah, the JVC is definitely a playback deck. It's perhaps the worst shooting camera I've ever seen.
I plan on getting a mixer to patch in multiple inputs.
, and i would use it as a deck too.. bwahahahahah)Re: Cheap Audio Editing Speakers
Hey steve,
I went down to Guitar Center to look at some speakers and they were set on selling me Event speakers instead of the M-Audio's. The guy insisted they were better bang for my buck. Unfortunately i wasnt able to listen to the M-audios, but I got to listen to the Events which sounded decent but lacked preciseness and low-end. They're also cheaper. I've also read the the Behringer Truths are hightly recomended. What do you think?
BTW, Boog, what model Jerker desk is that? I guess the Jerker line has a variety of models... Thanks
Hey steve,
I went down to Guitar Center to look at some speakers and they were set on selling me Event speakers instead of the M-Audio's. The guy insisted they were better bang for my buck. Unfortunately i wasnt able to listen to the M-audios, but I got to listen to the Events which sounded decent but lacked preciseness and low-end. They're also cheaper. I've also read the the Behringer Truths are hightly recomended. What do you think?
BTW, Boog, what model Jerker desk is that? I guess the Jerker line has a variety of models... Thanks