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Re: Audio Monitors for Editing

Subject: Re: Audio Monitors for Editing
From: Dan Dugan <>
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 17:47:14 -0700
>What is your feeling about powered vs unpowered in some of these higher
>end monitors? I've been eyeing monitors too, and a powered set would
>save having to get a separate amplifier.

Powered is much nicer, electronic crossover, multiple amps,
protection circuitry (accidents happen) all built-in.

>As I have the ability to be working down into infrasound I've been
>watching the low end specs as I looked. Very discouraging, I'm likely to
>end up with something pretty big. Which then won't fit.

Of course not. You want a subwoofer or two.

>Note that virtually none of us have mix rooms that are designed for the
>purpose. The acoustics are far less ideal. Which is why I do most
>critical work with headphones.

OK for editing, but not for mixing, the spatial perspective is too
different from speakers. Also the balance of bass is perceived
differently on headphones. But I don't think you mix, anyway.

-Dan Dugan


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