In this article Julian looks at the significance of our own physiology on how well binaural renders translate to the listener and explores some potential solutions to this lack of translation for some listeners.
Can You Mix Dolby Atmos On Headphones?
In this article, Edgar Rothermich asks whether it is really possible to mix for Dolby Atmos without first investing in suitable loudspeaker monitoring?
Can You Mix On Low Cost Headphones?
We often hear how it’s never been easier to hear our mixes through decent, affordable monitors. But what about mixing with affordable headphones? We take a closer look.
Fluid Audio Focus Headphone Playback and Mixing System Announced
Fluid Audio the maker of professional audio products for recording and mixing, is proud to announce the release of its new Fluid Audio Focus headphone playback and mixing system. An affordable yet feature-packed total mixing system for those wanting to mix on headphones.
Audeze Embody Reveal+ Studio Modelled Monitoring System - Tested
In this article and video, Luke Goddard looks at the Audeze Reveal+ plugin that transports you and your headphones to some of the best sounding spaces out there.
The Surprising Fact About Listening On Headphones
Music through headphones or music over speakers. Which do you think you would prefer to dance to? In this article Julian reflects on the results of some research which might surprise you.
Audient EVO Start Recording Bundle - Tested
In this article and video test, Luke Goddard looks at the Audient EVO Start Recording Bundle, and all-in-one recording solution for music and post-audio professionals, content creators and gamers.
Apple AirPods Max Review - What Do We Think?
Ronan Macdonald takes the Apple AirPods Max for a thorough test to see if the pro price tag makes them a viable set of headphones for the professional user.
Get Effective Vocal Overdubs Without Headphones
The time-honoured use of headphones for tracking and overdubbing has been standard practice for decades, but it doesn't suit every situation. In this article Luke Goddard show how you can use loudspeaker monitoring as an alternative to headphones.
Steven Slate Audio VSX Announced - Win A System With Our Exclusive Giveaway
Steven Slate Audio VSX is their new hardware/software mixing system based around a pair of headphones and clever software that models different studios, rooms, cars and also hardware. Even better you can win a Steven Slate VSX system worth $479 in our exclusive prize draw.
Grammy Award-Winning Engineer Talks Mixing At Home With Studio Calibration Software
European audio software developers Sonarworks have announced a sale featuring a range of individually calibrated headphones for use with its best-in-class audio correction software Reference 4.
Beyerdynamics DT 990 Pro Open Back Studio Headphones - Are They A Good Choice For Demanding Mix Engineers?
We test a pair of Beyerdynamics DT 990 Pro open-back headphones to see if they match the claims from the manufacturer that these studio-grade headphones sound transparent, spacious, bassy and powerful and whether the DT 990 Pro headphones hit the mark as reference headphones for mission-critical mixing and mastering workflows.
Audeze Reveal+ Personalized Virtual Studio Plugin For Headphones Announced For NAMM 2020
Audeze and Embody have announced Audeze Reveal+, which they claim is the world's first artificial intelligence-driven personalized virtual studio plugin that is designed to transport you inside multi-million dollar studios used by award-winning engineers when you are listening on headphones.
HEDD And Austrian Audio Concentrate On New Headphones At NAMM 2020
NAMM 2020 seems to be producing some interesting headphone-related announcements, with two from HEDD and Austrian Audio catching our attention in particular because of the focus on the drivers.
One Piece Of Studio Gear I Would Never Sell And One I Should Have Held On To - Eli Krantzberg's Choices
The gear we use are tools. Tools, generally speaking, are replaceable. Over the last twenty years or so, it's accurate to say that almost everything I currently use in my studio and professional life has been swapped out or updated during that time. There is one exception, however, that I will never get rid of. And there is one I wish I hadn’t.
Audio Technica M50x And M70x Studio Headphones Compared - Price Isn't Everything
If you are in the market for a new set of studio headphones in the $150 to $300 price range, look no further. Lucky for us the cheaper $150 set out of these two Audio Technica studio headphones is the better choice. In this article, we share our thoughts on the M50x and M70x headphones by Audio Technica. We compare their differences in terms of designs, comfort, performance and price point and tell you why double the price doesn't always mean double the quality.
Want To Improve Your Mixes? Free E-book To Show You How To Setup Your Monitors And Get Better Mix Space
Download your free 48 page copy of Sonarworks “Successful Studio Setup” e-book, in which they explain how to go about setting up the perfect listening environment for critical mixing workflows in home recording studios. The book covers both monitoring on loudspeakers as well as monitoring on studio headphones. Well worth checking out.
Do You Mix On Headphones? Take Your Headphone Experiences To The Next Level With These Smart Monitoring Plug-ins
In this article we explore several innovative monitoring plug-ins with technologies that claim to help us mix more confidently with headphones by providing a more natural listening environment similar to that of mixing with monitors in a room, but which is best?
HEDD Announce New HEDDphones - Is This The Headphone Technology We've Been Waiting For?
HEDD have announced a pair of headphones to complement their growing range of monitor speakers, which like their monitors feature the AMT driver for which they are best known. These open backed headphones feature a redesigned AMT driver which has been adapted to deliver full range performance rather than the HF only duties the AMT tweeters cater for in the monitors.
Genelec Revolutionise Immersive Audio Headphone Monitoring With New Aural ID Software
Genelec are rightly famous for their reference monitor systems and world beating GLM automatic alignment system, but now they’ve turned their hands to bringing accurate immersive audio monitor reference performance to headphones as well.