VO-BB - 19 YEARS OLD!

Hart · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:21 pm Post subject:

I'm a bit more wishy washy. Depends on the read and what kind of sound I'm trying to achieve. If I need to be a "real person" I don't use em, they distract me. If it's for imaging, ANNOUNCING, or anything bassy I generally do.

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Jim Barton · Guest

I haven't used headphones in years. I noticed my hearing going, probably from my days playing in various bands. The only occasions I do use phones are for ISDN or phone sessions, and then I leave one ear open.

Earlier on this thread it sounded like somebody was looking for headphones for the purpose of mixing audio. Not so sure that's a good idea...much better to find an accurate set of speakers.

Jim

Bruce · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:19 am Post subject:

Optiums Nova 71 headphones. I got them for something like 27 bucks almost 5 years ago at Radio Shack. Lightweight, seem to be accurate, and apparently quite durable.

Deirdre · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 1:10 pm Post subject:

Charlie Channel · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 8:15 am Post subject:

Control surface? If you haven't seen or used the Shuttle Pro 2, check it out. It's a USB device that has a jog wheel, ergonometrically placed buttons, etc. It works real good. Cost about $90 from Sweetwater. It's really good investment if you need to do intensive wav editing. And, of course, while it doesn't take the place of a mouse it can help you by eliminating the need to mouse around.
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allensco · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:11 am Post subject: very cool...

Very cool Charlie! I like it.

Gregory Best · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 3:02 pm Post subject: head phones

Kevin,

Do you do any work via phone patch or ISDN? Aren't "cans" necessary to hear the director? I got suggestions from some here on the board to at least take one side off while recording after they listened to my demo. I

need to focus more on the character, delivery and less on the "voice".
In know I need to get away from using them.

Greg

Hart · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 3:28 pm Post subject:

Which reminds me of another tip I've read/heard several places. Whenever I'm someplace new, or there's somebody else controlling the audio I ALWAYS leave one ear off. It just wouldn't do to have the new intern blow out both my eardrums.

Philip Banks · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: head phones

kgenus · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:28 pm Post subject:

It's a bit of a pain sometimes, but I get a better performance. I'm currently looking for a switching solution to turn the monitors off when the mic is engaged.
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