![]() But what if you record at home? Do you fancy the idea of microphone isolation? And do microphone isolation shields work? Closed-back cans work well for me, so long as the recording software/hardware provides low enough latency (I tend to record dry and add processing later for that reason, although with the right setup near-zero latency isn’t hard even with processing.Where you record audio matters a lot, that’s why the top music productions pass through professional studios designed by sound engineers. I can hear bleed from open-back cans on the recording if they’re anywhere near loud enough (for me anyway) to overcome the inaccurate sound I perceive without some kind of monitor. In-ear monitors are far better for editing/listening in noisy environments, but they aren’t as durable and they’re more expensive.įor tracking (recording) I absolutely disagree about using open-backed cans for monitoring while you’re recording. Comfy, durable, accurate, and with good isolation. Extra bass drivers will do nothing for accuracy.) I’ve used both the Sennheiser HD280Pro and the Audio Technica ATHM40FS for closed-back cans, and a number of the Shure in-ear monitors (Currently using the SE425 the 535 might see some advantage in music, but voice is *very* limited in frequency bandwidth compared to music. Which headphones are you using in your studio? Your ears, and the ears of your listeners, will be thankful! Now that you’ve got some options, picking the right headphones for your budget should be easy. Though the price tag is high, these headphones are durable and will last a lifetime. Shure SE535-V – Achieve the highest quality sound and isolation possible with these Shure in-ear-monitors. Sony MDR7506 – Another reasonable choice for recording and editing, these headphones are the standard here at Audible.Īudio-Technica ATH-M50 – An excellent closed-cup headphone that excels in vocal editing scenarios. You can’t go wrong with these for editing nor for narrating! ![]() The K 240 headphones by AKG are the standard headphones used by vocalists in professional studios. Senheiser HD 202 II – These are great headphones for editing and narrating on a budget.ĪKG K 240 – The most beloved vocal monitor headphones in the industry. ![]() But don’t worry, we’ve got suggestions for those not ready to make that kind of investment below.ĪCX Production Coordinator Andrew Grathwohl joins us to offer his headphone recommendations for audiobook production newbies and those looking for a top of the line setup. If your budget allows, you may want to invest in a pair of open headphones for recording and a pair of in-ear monitors for editing and mastering. When editing, however, isolation is key so that clicks and other unwanted noises can be heard. When narrating, it is ideal for narrators to use open or semi-open headphones, so the actor can hear themselves well. When it comes to recording and editing audiobooks, there are two main uses for headphones. They are usually based on the principle of electromagnetic induction used to convert the electrical energy output of a headphone amplifier into acoustic energy, or sound. Your studio may have excellent speakers, but you’ll need a decent set of headphones to pick up on the small noises and and finer points of your production that may need editing.īefore we get into the specifics, we’ll offer the technical definition of headphones courtesy of Sweetwater:Ī headphone is an electromagnetic transducer designed to be worn on the human head for the purpose of audio listening/monitoring, and as distinct from an earphone, or system worn in the ear. It is imperative that you use headphones when editing and mastering your audiobooks. Today, we’ll discuss the finer points of headphones, and the importance of a sold pair (or pairs!) to the finished sound of your ACX audiobook productions. Part 1 focused on microphones and preamps, and part 2 laid out many popular options for the recording and editing software known as DAWs. Welcome to the third part of our popular Studio Gear series.
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