I am a banjo-centric guy - that 'joke' did not get by me. Hard instrument to get right in a mix - I group it with the percussion instruments. A little banjo can go a long way.
Good video... might want to also mention comfort. Over ear vs On ear. Ear pads and repadding. Planar vs Dynamic vs Electrostatic Tube Amps vs Push Pull vs Linear vs Onboard and balanced vs single ended. EQing by ear vs Profile Software. Your content was great and very accurate so this is not a criticism... just ideas for another video.
I would to add also something. Try also to buy same model of headphones so you can hear the same thing the artist (vocalist, drummer, etc.) hear. For example you have a vocalist that asks you to boost a little bit the highs on his headphones because his voice sounds to "warm" but because you have a different model of headphones you already hear his voice bright. It's easier to understand each other like this. Also this applies to home producers when they're collaborating and it's late at night and they can't play music through their speakers. It's good for keeping you on the same page more or less. Great video by the way!
Very informative video.I'm a Gamer but I am slowly building my own little studio [ I'm a Singer / Percussionist ) I'm def looking more into getting the right monitoring headphones....
As a gamer same. I want a flat response to get to hear the creators intent in games and movies. Paired with open back makes it more immersive I think. Got a pair of Sennheiser 599s but I don't think they're studio cans. The sound good though. Could plug them into my guitar amp too.
During Covid-19 I've had to mix in a live auditorium for a only broadcast mix with closed back on ear sennheisers, it's been interesting trying to mix while a live line array is peppering your ears at the same time...also with a time delay since I'm 30m from the arrays
A very informative review of what one needs to consider when purchasing headphone{s}. The humor along with the necessary considerations for purchase was quite entertaining!
I bought a pair of open back headphones a while back, and they made a world of difference, mixing for sure, and editing. I also like them for product demos, my bluetooth headphones lie. :-) After watching this, I have to get a new pair, as my cable is straight, not curly. Rookie mistake.
Brilliant....I really enjoyed your video, for the comprehensive information paired with humor that had the wet gain turned all the way down, delivered in a pan that was oh so dead, and you even saved the most critical choice for last. If the magazine gig doesn't work out for you, you might have a future in instructional videos. Cheers!
Ahhh. Dueling silence. Arcordian and bagpipe filters would also be a boon. Found this well put together and entertaining. Because i trust in what you say here i would have also liked a little advice on best models to choose. I know its subjective but there are too many others promoting on youtube rather than unbiased true opinion.
Best music app or software to isolate different instruments within a song: (1) Izotope's RX (2) ADX Trax Pro 3 P.S. Someone said that there is no software for isolating different instruments within a song. You can reduce some areas of the frequency spectrum using EQ. The only way to have the instruments in a song separated out is to obtain the original multi-track stems. Is this true? Anyone? Thanks.
Thanks a lot for great videos! I thinking of picking up a pair of Genelec 8030 for editing/mixing, or can you recommend anything better? Would also like to ask you what headphones you recommend for editing/mixing? I want similar characteristics to the 8030; revealing and giving a good foundation for the audio to transfer well onto other speakers/headphones. Price is not a big factor, I would rather buy good stuff from the start instead of upgrading forever, within a reasonable limit of course. I am not ready to spend thousands of dollars on a pair of headphones, but a couple of hundreds is no problem. A built in microphone is a great bonus, so that I can use them for voice calls through my laptop as well. If it makes any difference; I will mostly record dialogue (and maybe a bit of vlogging) through Shure TL47 lav mics unto Zaxcom ZFR400 recorders.
Straight or curly - I have curly on one pair (DT880 Pro) and it is a bit heavy and pulls straight across the equipment I am using. With nice long straight cable I can more easily route it around things.
RF wireless headphones are pretty ok. Bluetooth really sucks. But all i saw are gaming with tons of low frequency. Another problem is battery life of 8 hours. Of course you can solder bigger battery but it probably won't fit so you'll have to carve cups
Quick question is it better to record vocals with a flat sound headphone set and then when I'm ready to mix just switch over to better mixing headphones. I keep hearing people talking about you should make your sound as flat as possible before you start mixing it and I just wonder if it's true cuz I like watching your channel.
i can't actually record my vocals on closed headphones, because they often give me the wrong bass pitch, and i can't sing in tune....is it me or does anyone else experience this phenomenon ?
Singing out of pitch can be from gain level; monitiring level too loud or to quiet can result in sharp or flat vocals. You should experiment. Latency with digital equipment can be a problem too causing the singer to not give the best performance. You should experiment. Lately, I sing without monitoring my voice at all and just hearing my unrecorded voice.
@@robertcain3426 You are right...something I lately found out : NEVER crank your headphones up too loud because they will give you a false image and it's not safe for the ears (initial reason why I did it). everything works better that way (even mixing and bass control). No more excessive lows or highs anymore ! and no more pitch problems...Cheers !
Straight or curly, well if you have replaceable cables then get curly and make your own straight custom length to suite yourself. If they aren't replaceable, make them replaceable. But not to loud for too long, your ears aren't replaceable. Great magazine, it's been my porn for a very long time now and it's alright to objectify objects.
im sorry to have to say this... but i hate microphones that pick up on all the salvia sounds in your mouth.... its quite annoying and makes this video unwatchable
Dry humour, someone get this man some reverb
i live for kind of original humor just like this, cause creativity of most ppl lacks a lot. Comment section can be hella fun place sometimes. ROFL.
No drama, no bs, no product placement. Just good advice. Thank you very much!
You gotta love all the subtle jokes! (Reliable drummer, hearable banjo) Keep these videos coming!
Every studio headphones are base boosted??
"banjo reducing headphones" needed
“... or I can hear the banjo.” 😆😂😂 That one almost snuck by me, thanks for that 👍🏻
I am a banjo-centric guy - that 'joke' did not get by me. Hard instrument to get right in a mix - I group it with the percussion instruments. A little banjo can go a long way.
@@HSet77 The further away the better.
Ban jo!
I didn't know the high impedance group thing. Thanks for that.
'I can hear the banjo' really got me laughing as the somewhat deadpan delivery style leaves you not expecting such wit.
Good video... might want to also mention comfort. Over ear vs On ear. Ear pads and repadding. Planar vs Dynamic vs Electrostatic
Tube Amps vs Push Pull vs Linear vs Onboard and balanced vs single ended. EQing by ear vs Profile Software. Your content was great and very accurate so this is not a criticism... just ideas for another video.
All things I want the answer to.
Love the dry wit. Keep it coming. Social media and specifically audio related content are missing this. Less banjo more humour 😉
I would to add also something. Try also to buy same model of headphones so you can hear the same thing the artist (vocalist, drummer, etc.) hear. For example you have a vocalist that asks you to boost a little bit the highs on his headphones because his voice sounds to "warm" but because you have a different model of headphones you already hear his voice bright. It's easier to understand each other like this.
Also this applies to home producers when they're collaborating and it's late at night and they can't play music through their speakers.
It's good for keeping you on the same page more or less.
Great video by the way!
Very informative video.I'm a Gamer but I am slowly building my own little studio [ I'm a Singer / Percussionist ) I'm def looking more into getting the right monitoring headphones....
As a gamer same. I want a flat response to get to hear the creators intent in games and movies. Paired with open back makes it more immersive I think. Got a pair of Sennheiser 599s but I don't think they're studio cans. The sound good though. Could plug them into my guitar amp too.
@@TheyWantMeGone69 VERY good advice I do have the Sennheiser GSP 500 and I luv them.
During Covid-19 I've had to mix in a live auditorium for a only broadcast mix with closed back on ear sennheisers, it's been interesting trying to mix while a live line array is peppering your ears at the same time...also with a time delay since I'm 30m from the arrays
I LOVE THIS GUYS HUMOR!
Classic Bryan Devendorf 9:48 just hangin out in SOS headphone videos
this answered questions i didnt even know i had
A very informative review of what one needs to consider when purchasing headphone{s}. The humor along with the necessary considerations for purchase was quite entertaining!
OMG I'm so glad you've made this video! I've been wanting to get headphones forever but don't know what to get so I've been putting it off...
As always, thank you Sam.
Was just thinking about this earlier this week. great timing !
"I've know drummers that were more reliable." Savage!
Totally distracted by the Mayer tape modules lurking seductively in the background (thanks for the headphone tips too!)
I bought a pair of open back headphones a while back, and they made a world of difference, mixing for sure, and editing. I also like them for product demos, my bluetooth headphones lie. :-)
After watching this, I have to get a new pair, as my cable is straight, not curly. Rookie mistake.
Brilliant....I really enjoyed your video, for the comprehensive information paired with humor that had the wet gain turned all the way down, delivered in a pan that was oh so dead, and you even saved the most critical choice for last.
If the magazine gig doesn't work out for you, you might have a future in instructional videos.
Cheers!
I too love Sam's dry, deadpan delivery!
Great Sam, marvelous style, informative and with wit!
You can absolutely mix on headphones as long as you have inserted a reference track to guide you...
Thank you. That info was very useful :)
Open back headphones typically have too little low end response to produce or mix modern bass heavy music.
Headphones shouldn't be the main listening device for mixing or producing anyway...
Loving how you explain it and the subtle humor... 👏👏👏
Next q: what is a good all-rounder pair of headphone? And are we talking one particular manufacturer or even a particular model??
Please do more Vids like this. You are highly knowledge, explain things clearly and funny as f*$k! You were made for this stuff!
Yeah i thought the same! Haha
Very informative and entertaining, good stuff
Ahhh. Dueling silence. Arcordian and bagpipe filters would also be a boon. Found this well put together and entertaining. Because i trust in what you say here i would have also liked a little advice on best models to choose. I know its subjective but there are too many others promoting on youtube rather than unbiased true opinion.
Can you tell me please if sennheiser hd.40 hd are studio headphones?
this video was SO useful. thank you!!
ok, the drummer joke got me suscribed
Stone cold professionalism here. Thank you sir!
Extremely useful thank you very much.
This guy is hilarious. Well done!
Is studio headphones are good for only listing songs and watching movies??
This is my question too lol
🙏🏻 Thank you. Now I know that I did everything correctly with buying headphones. 👍🏻
Proper content, well delivered!
This was so informational thank you. I had know idea about headphones and everything that goes into making them
what microphone are you using for this kind of sound quality?
Love the end 🤣🤣🤣
Yes 😂😂
Ohms information seems suspect as it goes against general consensus from Beyer, AKG, Sennheiser etc.
Best music app or software to isolate
different instruments within a song:
(1) Izotope's RX
(2) ADX Trax Pro 3
P.S. Someone said that there is no software for
isolating different instruments
within a song. You can reduce some
areas of the frequency spectrum using EQ.
The only way to have the instruments in a
song separated out is to
obtain the original multi-track stems.
Is this true? Anyone? Thanks.
Thanks a lot for great videos!
I thinking of picking up a pair of Genelec 8030 for editing/mixing, or can you recommend anything better?
Would also like to ask you what headphones you recommend for editing/mixing?
I want similar characteristics to the 8030; revealing and giving a good foundation for the audio to transfer well onto other speakers/headphones. Price is not a big factor, I would rather buy good stuff from the start instead of upgrading forever, within a reasonable limit of course. I am not ready to spend thousands of dollars on a pair of headphones, but a couple of hundreds is no problem. A built in microphone is a great bonus, so that I can use them for voice calls through my laptop as well.
If it makes any difference; I will mostly record dialogue (and maybe a bit of vlogging) through Shure TL47 lav mics unto Zaxcom ZFR400 recorders.
Very usefull...thx
I heard something about clipping on headphones will ruining them if you go super loud by mistake? Is this true?
Great review. I haven't seen any efficiency specs in the headphones I've bought. Does he mean the sensitivity? Or the power handling?
Straight or curly - I have curly on one pair (DT880 Pro) and it is a bit heavy and pulls straight across the equipment I am using. With nice long straight cable I can more easily route it around things.
It's taken me until my 50s to realise: headphones massively compress. This sounds nice; but is not what you want for mixing.
RF wireless headphones are pretty ok. Bluetooth really sucks. But all i saw are gaming with tons of low frequency. Another problem is battery life of 8 hours. Of course you can solder bigger battery but it probably won't fit so you'll have to carve cups
Great video 👍🏻
Which Microphone are you using during the recording? Thanks
You can't beat the Industry standard beyerdrynamic DT-100's for studio use!
So when look at the headphones John Paul George and ringo had to use, than you'll understand what it really takes to make a great recording.
This man is a legend!
Great video. Funny guy too.
Quick question is it better to record vocals with a flat sound headphone set and then when I'm ready to mix just switch over to better mixing headphones. I keep hearing people talking about you should make your sound as flat as possible before you start mixing it and I just wonder if it's true cuz I like watching your channel.
Can u replace headphones with iems
Thanks!
This is hilarious and helpful
Anyone using the original Sony MDR-7509's (not the newer 7509HD version)?
How to do monitoring on headphones on connecting directly to laptop
Haha you're talented! have you thought about theatre?
This was great, thanks!
The curly with straight ends?
Thank you 🙏
very very good
you should make stand up for studio folks
I can hear the banjo!!!
i dont have interface or good headphones,i have 150euros ,sould i get 150e headphones or 100e interface and 50e headphones?
Thank you
😂
Watching this video one by one with my normal and studio headphones simultaneously 🤣
Straight. !!!
This guy is so funny!
The man knows
" It Doesn't work like that " loads of good information here, kids
The flattest headphones are after you drive over them in a battle tank.
i can't actually record my vocals on closed headphones, because they often give me the wrong bass pitch, and i can't sing in tune....is it me or does anyone else experience this phenomenon ?
Singing out of pitch can be from gain level; monitiring level too loud or to quiet can result in sharp or flat vocals. You should experiment. Latency with digital equipment can be a problem too causing the singer to not give the best performance. You should experiment. Lately, I sing without monitoring my voice at all and just hearing my unrecorded voice.
@@robertcain3426 You are right...something I lately found out : NEVER crank your headphones up too loud because they will give you a false image and it's not safe for the ears (initial reason why I did it). everything works better that way (even mixing and bass control). No more excessive lows or highs anymore ! and no more pitch problems...Cheers !
What problem do you have with a drummer?
I can hear the banjo....
“... Or I can hear the banjo.” Lol
Lol 😂 how you don't know if you he banjo wanna shine 😂 😆
Straight or curly? 🤔🤔
curly...
Straight
The jokes come out flat no matter what you’re listening on😂
Nice one
Thank you for being a civilized person who prefers to slice pies instead of skinning cats.
Ok thanks #grasshopper808
Oh god. Not the banjo..
I can hear the banjo lol
straight, or curly, that is the question :-)
Straight or curly, well if you have replaceable cables then get curly and make your own straight custom length to suite yourself. If they aren't replaceable, make them replaceable. But not to loud for too long, your ears aren't replaceable. Great magazine, it's been my porn for a very long time now and it's alright to objectify objects.
Curly :)
any relationship to Walmart, lol. Little house on the prairie, maybe? Lol, just a little prairie humor
Oi!!! I'm a drummer. AND I am reliable. Mostly.......
Hilarious and deadpan, very english
im sorry to have to say this... but i hate microphones that pick up on all the salvia sounds in your mouth.... its quite annoying and makes this video unwatchable
always curly.
Curly.
lol hahaha or I can hear the banjo 'knlarious