- Tom Kelly
21. Mixing Your Podcast on Headphones or Studio Monitors: The Pros and Cons of Each
When it comes to mixing audio, you'd be hard pressed to find a more lively debate than the one between headphones and studio monitors. There are a LOT of pros and cons to each, and in this episode we explore many of the arguments for each side along with some brief lessons on HRTF (head related transfer function) and the psychoacoustics of how we localize audio in a 3D world.
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Links:
The Science of Sound 101 Episode
HRTF (head related transfer function)
Gear Suggestions:
Affordable Closed Back Headphones
Quality Closed Back Headphones
Affordable Open Back Headphones
My Signal Chain
Hardware:
Audio Interface: Apogee Ensemble
Microphone: Shure SM7b
Headphones: Audio-Technia ATH-M50x
Earbuds: Klipsch R6i II
Studio Monitors: Yamaha HS7
Mic Stand: Rode PS1A Boom Arm
Software:
IzoTope RX6 Mouth De-Click
IzoTope RX6 Voice De-Noise
FabFilter ProQ3
Waves Vocal Rider
Waves CLA-76
Waves API 2500
Waves PuigTec EQP-1A
oeksound Soothe2
Waves L2 Limiter
Waves WLM Meter
Waves Durrough Meter
Waves Abbey Road Studio3
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Midroll Song: Road Trip by Joakim Karud
Closing Song: Electro Brass by Joakim Karud
For more info, or to ask any questions, check out my website and reach out to hello@cleancutaudio.com