[Eeyore]

Joe Kotroczo wrote:

"Phildo" wrote:
"Joe Kotroczo" wrote in message

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the "noise" you're trying to cancel the
very same thing that you're trying to record and listen too? (In the
theory at least). The idea seems absurd.

Not really. He's trying to do a separate mix from the FOH mix so the band
can listen to their performance.

Yes, I know.

But if these noise-cancelling gadgets were doing their trick perfectly, the
closer his Aux mix would come to the FOH mix, the less he would actually
hear.

Hey, that could lead to a novel way of mixing: you know that you've
perfectly recreated the FOH mix when your headphones are completely silent.
:-)

Personally I would get some proper isolating headphones. My DT150s are
excellent for that.

Absolutely. And if that's not enough, one could try these:
http://www.extremeheadphones.com/ex-29.html

The old Koss Pro-4's are very isolating too due to pure design, especially of the
ear cushion. There's a Chinese Company (Oritech ?) making a copy of the Mk2
version, I saw some when I was there. I asked for a sample but I never got
one. :-(

They're so good, the BBC even got them to make a genuine 600 ohm version.

They also reproduce bass like no other headphone. Turn it up too high and it'll
blow the cans off your ears ! Heavy to wear though and tight on the ears, so
extended use may be uncomfortable. I think Radio Shack may sell them.

Graham

INTENTIONALLY cross-posted to rec.audio.pro.

PA can STFU.

[John Connors]

On Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:33:30 +0100, Eeyore wrote:


The old Koss Pro-4's are very isolating too due to pure design, especially of the
ear cushion. There's a Chinese Company (Oritech ?) making a copy of the Mk2
version, I saw some when I was there. I asked for a sample but I never got
one. :-(

They're so good, the BBC even got them to make a genuine 600 ohm version.

They also reproduce bass like no other headphone. Turn it up too high and it'll
blow the cans off your ears ! Heavy to wear though and tight on the ears, so
extended use may be uncomfortable. I think Radio Shack may sell them.

Graham

INTENTIONALLY cross-posted to rec.audio.pro.

PA can STFU.

Yea but the Koss Pro's are like wearing rocks on your ears.
Uncomfortable is an understatement

[Eeyore]

John Connors wrote:

Eeyore wrote:

The old Koss Pro-4's are very isolating too due to pure design, especially of the
ear cushion. There's a Chinese Company (Oritech ?) making a copy of the Mk2
version, I saw some when I was there. I asked for a sample but I never got
one. :-(

They're so good, the BBC even got them to make a genuine 600 ohm version.

They also reproduce bass like no other headphone. Turn it up too high and it'll
blow the cans off your ears ! Heavy to wear though and tight on the ears, so
extended use may be uncomfortable. I think Radio Shack may sell them.

Graham

INTENTIONALLY cross-posted to rec.audio.pro.

PA can STFU.

Yea but the Koss Pro's are like wearing rocks on your ears.
Uncomfortable is an understatement

I appreciate that but they're tolerable for an hour or so. PLUS they do *exactly* what
the OP wants.

I'm tempted to get a new pair (my old ones are nearly 40 yrs old and falling apart)
actually even though I rate my Beyer DT331s for casual use (open back).
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf...%5Efs%5EPRO4AA

Graham

[jakdedert]

Eeyore wrote:

John Connors wrote:

Eeyore wrote:

The old Koss Pro-4's are very isolating too due to pure design, especially of the
ear cushion. There's a Chinese Company (Oritech ?) making a copy of the Mk2
version, I saw some when I was there. I asked for a sample but I never got
one. :-(

They're so good, the BBC even got them to make a genuine 600 ohm version.

They also reproduce bass like no other headphone. Turn it up too high and it'll
blow the cans off your ears ! Heavy to wear though and tight on the ears, so
extended use may be uncomfortable. I think Radio Shack may sell them.

Graham

INTENTIONALLY cross-posted to rec.audio.pro.

PA can STFU.
Yea but the Koss Pro's are like wearing rocks on your ears.
Uncomfortable is an understatement

I appreciate that but they're tolerable for an hour or so. PLUS they do *exactly* what
the OP wants.

I'm tempted to get a new pair (my old ones are nearly 40 yrs old and falling apart)
actually even though I rate my Beyer DT331s for casual use (open back).
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf...%5Efs%5EPRO4AA

If you send them to Koss, they'll repair and upgrade to current spec for
a set fee...assuming they have the pieces/parts. They should still
stock Pro4AA stuff. Back in the 70's, when I was in consumer audio,
they'd replace everything that wasn't perfect...like getting a brand-new
set of cans.

jak

Graham

[Eeyore]

jakdedert wrote:

Eeyore wrote:
John Connors wrote:
Eeyore wrote:

The old Koss Pro-4's are very isolating too due to pure design, especially of the
ear cushion. There's a Chinese Company (Oritech ?) making a copy of the Mk2
version, I saw some when I was there. I asked for a sample but I never got
one. :-(

They're so good, the BBC even got them to make a genuine 600 ohm version.

They also reproduce bass like no other headphone. Turn it up too high and it'll
blow the cans off your ears ! Heavy to wear though and tight on the ears, so
extended use may be uncomfortable. I think Radio Shack may sell them.

Graham

INTENTIONALLY cross-posted to rec.audio.pro.

PA can STFU.
Yea but the Koss Pro's are like wearing rocks on your ears.
Uncomfortable is an understatement

I appreciate that but they're tolerable for an hour or so. PLUS they do *exactly* what
the OP wants.

I'm tempted to get a new pair (my old ones are nearly 40 yrs old and falling apart)
actually even though I rate my Beyer DT331s for casual use (open back).
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf...%5Efs%5EPRO4AA

If you send them to Koss, they'll repair and upgrade to current spec for
a set fee...assuming they have the pieces/parts. They should still
stock Pro4AA stuff. Back in the 70's, when I was in consumer audio,
they'd replace everything that wasn't perfect...like getting a brand-new
set of cans.

You're in the States though. I don't think Koss still have direct UK representation. It used
to be in my own town !

Graham