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I'm looking for a pair of portable monitors for doing rough checks of levels
and stereo image for location recordings (jazz/classical). Google search of this group didn't show much for Genelec 8020a's. Are these appropriate monitors for the task? Anyone have any comments on their use for this application? Thanks, David |
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On Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:01:33 -0500, "David Grant"
wrote: I'm looking for a pair of portable monitors for doing rough checks of levels and stereo image for location recordings (jazz/classical). Google search of this group didn't show much for Genelec 8020a's. Are these appropriate monitors for the task? Anyone have any comments on their use for this application? Thanks, David For location recordings get some headphones and learn how they sound. You won't find enough consistency in any location rooms to monitor through speakers. d -- Pearce Consulting http://www.pearce.uk.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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"Don Pearce" wrote in message ... On Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:01:33 -0500, "David Grant" wrote: I'm looking for a pair of portable monitors for doing rough checks of levels and stereo image for location recordings (jazz/classical). Google search of this group didn't show much for Genelec 8020a's. Are these appropriate monitors for the task? Anyone have any comments on their use for this application? Thanks, David For location recordings get some headphones and learn how they sound. You won't find enough consistency in any location rooms to monitor through speakers. A problem even if i get up really close to them? I've used cans in the past... Everything tends to sound good through them. I feel like I need something more discriminating. Or at least, I think I need something in ADDITION to the headphones to check. |
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David Grant wrote:
I'm looking for a pair of portable monitors for doing rough checks of levels and stereo image for location recordings (jazz/classical). Google search of this group didn't show much for Genelec 8020a's. Are these appropriate monitors for the task? Anyone have any comments on their use for this application? They aren't bad, in spite of the restricted LF, but the dispersion is a little wider than you might want in a bad room and they are heavier than you might want to carry around. The NHT Super One has a less-neutral midrange, but a little narrower dispersion and is lighter (though you'll need an amp). SLS makes some very tight small monitors. No LF (as you would expect from a little box) and a tiny sweet spot, but that's life. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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David Grant wrote:
"Don Pearce" wrote in message For location recordings get some headphones and learn how they sound. You won't find enough consistency in any location rooms to monitor through speakers. A problem even if i get up really close to them? Yes, it's a severe problem. I've used cans in the past... Everything tends to sound good through them. I feel like I need something more discriminating. Or at least, I think I need something in ADDITION to the headphones to check. It's impossible to judge imaging on headphones, and it's difficult to judge ambient-direct balances. As a result, speakers in the field kit are essential. But yes, you will have issues with room consistency and there is no way you can judge low end effectively on small monitors in an untreated and often unknown room. Life is just like that. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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On Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:35:55 -0500, "David Grant"
wrote: "Don Pearce" wrote in message ... On Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:01:33 -0500, "David Grant" wrote: I'm looking for a pair of portable monitors for doing rough checks of levels and stereo image for location recordings (jazz/classical). Google search of this group didn't show much for Genelec 8020a's. Are these appropriate monitors for the task? Anyone have any comments on their use for this application? Thanks, David For location recordings get some headphones and learn how they sound. You won't find enough consistency in any location rooms to monitor through speakers. A problem even if i get up really close to them? I've used cans in the past... Everything tends to sound good through them. I feel like I need something more discriminating. Or at least, I think I need something in ADDITION to the headphones to check. OK. A pair of Tannoy Reveal 6 shouldn't take up too much room. If you get the active ones you can make some reasonable guesses about their eq settings based on room dimensions. d -- Pearce Consulting http://www.pearce.uk.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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Scott Dorsey wrote:
It's impossible to judge imaging on headphones, and it's difficult to judge ambient-direct balances. I disagree. But headphone listening is tiring and is unsafe. As a result, speakers in the field kit are essential. Powered not very costly speakers were sure nice to have when recording a Messiah ... that lead to me later buying a pair of those that were on trial at that recording, primarily however to have a means of playback if required. --scott Kind regards Peter Larsen |
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"Don Pearce" wrote in message
... I've used cans in the past... Everything tends to sound good through them. I feel like I need something more discriminating. Or at least, I think I need something in ADDITION to the headphones to check. OK. A pair of Tannoy Reveal 6 shouldn't take up too much room. If you get the active ones you can make some reasonable guesses about their eq settings based on room dimensions. And you won't need to schlep around an amplifier. Peace, Paul |
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David Grant wrote:
I'm looking for a pair of portable monitors for doing rough checks of levels and stereo image for location recordings (jazz/classical). Google search of this group didn't show much for Genelec 8020a's. Are these appropriate monitors for the task? Anyone have any comments on their use for this application? I don't know the 8020A's, but I am presently using a pair of 8040A's that I'd think are small enough to transport for field work. I am impressed with them so far. They have very good bass extension for a speaker so small, and seem to reveal detail very well. -- ha Iraq is Arabic for Vietnam |
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"David Grant" wrote: I'm looking for a pair of portable monitors for doing rough checks of levels and stereo image for location recordings (jazz/classical). Google search of this group didn't show much for Genelec 8020a's. Are these appropriate monitors for the task? Anyone have any comments on their use for this application? Thanks, David I got a pair of JBL LSR25ps on ebay for $200 and they've been great as location speakers. I wanted something that had a speaker grill to protect it from damage that can happen in unknown environs. I've been surprised at how decent they sound in various rooms. The only downside is the weight, but you can get a nice bag with wheels and handles for them. Edwin -- If you want to make peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies. -Moshe Dayan |
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On Jan 4, 7:01*am, "David Grant" wrote:
I'm looking for a pair of portable monitors for doing rough checks of levels and stereo image for location recordings (jazz/classical). Google search of this group didn't show much for Genelec 8020a's. Are these appropriate monitors for the task? Anyone have any comments on their use for this application? Thanks, David I use a pair of KEF C30. Got them at a second hand store for NZ$200.00 10 years ago. I use a 1 rack space high Bryston Lb 20 amp to drive them. Not light, but I have transport solutions. I also have a pair of AKG headphones. If it's a gig where I know the room and there is only a stereo pair involved I leave the speakers and amp at home and just use the headphones. The KEFs are somewhat lifted at the top end, but produce reasonable bass response close to a reflective surface. Good luck with your search. Mike |
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On Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:35:55 -0500, David Grant wrote
(in article ) : "Don Pearce" wrote in message ... On Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:01:33 -0500, "David Grant" wrote: I'm looking for a pair of portable monitors for doing rough checks of levels and stereo image for location recordings (jazz/classical). Google search of this group didn't show much for Genelec 8020a's. Are these appropriate monitors for the task? Anyone have any comments on their use for this application? Thanks, David For location recordings get some headphones and learn how they sound. You won't find enough consistency in any location rooms to monitor through speakers. A problem even if i get up really close to them? I've used cans in the past... Everything tends to sound good through them. I feel like I need something more discriminating. Or at least, I think I need something in ADDITION to the headphones to check. What phones did you use in the past? Regards, Ty Ford --Audio Equipment Reviews Audio Production Services Acting and Voiceover Demos http://www.tyford.com Guitar player?:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RZJ9MptZmU |
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On Thu, 3 Jan 2008 16:26:22 -0500, Paul Stamler wrote
(in article ): "Don Pearce" wrote in message ... I've used cans in the past... Everything tends to sound good through them. I feel like I need something more discriminating. Or at least, I think I need something in ADDITION to the headphones to check. OK. A pair of Tannoy Reveal 6 shouldn't take up too much room. If you get the active ones you can make some reasonable guesses about their eq settings based on room dimensions. And you won't need to schlep around an amplifier. Peace, Paul Wait! How about the AKG 1000 headphones. They're like little speakers that hang just off the ear. Takes a power amp to drive 'em. Regards, Ty Ford --Audio Equipment Reviews Audio Production Services Acting and Voiceover Demos http://www.tyford.com Guitar player?:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RZJ9MptZmU |
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