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Offline ninmei

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Hi! I'm half way to go! I basically own a 8-channel Phonic Impact II mixing console with record outs, inexpensive but decent cables and plugs for conversion purposes and my computer's built-in sound card. I also have necessary things like dynamic mics, di boxes and amp simulators. And Im using Audacity or maybe Kristal when I find it better

(Please don't tell me to buy more recording stuffs like interfaces, better sound cards and the like...  I know how crappy my recording gear is right now, I can buy better stuffs when my salary permits it)

I don't want the most pro-ish sound but what I am looking for are cheap but good monitor speakers. For instance that I can tell my sound when playing my bass guitar or I can hear a slight change of tone on my acoustic guitar while EQing on my ADI21.

My budget is very minimal! All I can see are CD-R King Speakers with Subwoofers. They are rather cheap and decent too. (to my ears). But they are so many! I can't tell which one to buy! anyway... Anyone here can help me? Specs? Whatsoever?

Thanks!

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Re: Cheap Home Recording help: I need tips on buying Monitor Speakers.
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2011, 11:25:01 PM »
Bro di ba may high quality headphones ka na? Kung tipid mode ka na talaga, pwede na yun. Ang "best" technique lang is may reference audio ka. Kapag nagmimix ka na, gamitin mo yung reference audio mo tapos itulad mo dun yung minimix mo. Solve na yun.

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Re: Cheap Home Recording help: I need tips on buying Monitor Speakers.
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2011, 11:28:31 PM »
korek hindi pwede cdr king dapat reference speaker or headphone

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Re: Cheap Home Recording help: I need tips on buying Monitor Speakers.
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2011, 11:39:05 PM »
IMO ok yung may subwoofers pang mastering.

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Re: Cheap Home Recording help: I need tips on buying Monitor Speakers.
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2011, 12:16:27 AM »
for the meanwhile, you can use any good functioning speakers available in your house for reference. A stereo component system or even an old boombox. after na ma-export na yung final mix, pakinggan mo sila sa mga iba't ibang playback speakers na mayron ka so you will have an idea how it sounds in a different output/speaker system.

if ever you have funds and become serious about monitoring your mix, then get a real studio monitor speakers. As much as possible at least 5 inch yung cone ng woofer para mas ok yung response ng bass.  :-)
« Last Edit: July 19, 2011, 06:49:12 AM by jamming_papu »
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Re: Cheap Home Recording help: I need tips on buying Monitor Speakers.
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2011, 12:30:52 AM »
Old Boombox. that's what i'm using now and a headphone.

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« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2011, 06:24:40 AM »
My TDK Headphone snapped like hell that's why Im looking for an alternative. I might try to solder it back but I guess it may die on me.

Oh I see, so those CDR King speakers won't help me? I have an old Boombox. I just don't know how to plug it in my mixer though.

Maybe I'll go for a Boombox! And try to solder back my TDK headphone to life!

EDIT: I completely forgot! My TDK Headphone is a kind of headphone that is specified to be bassy.

http://www.cdrking.com/?mod=products&type=view&sid=5910&main=35

It may not be the best?

PLUS! I found these.

http://www.cdrking.com/?mod=products&type=view&sid=5677&main=34

http://www.cdrking.com/?mod=products&type=view&sid=7001&main=34

The description said that its for MONITORING? Its cheap too. I might find it very handy to use so I can record myself away my computer to reduce some hiss etc etc. (Old school CRT Monitor here)
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Re: Cheap Home Recording help: I need tips on buying Monitor Speakers.
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2011, 07:54:53 AM »
I tried those wireless headsets. Trust me you'll only get frustrated with it.
I also have that TDK headphones you mentioned, but I would recommend Philips headphones. Ung SHP1900 or SHP2000. They cost around P600 to P900 at astrovision. They are good enough reference headphone for the budget.

The idea here is to hear what you are recording - so do not get those headphones/monitors with effects or noise cancellers, or whatever. You might end up getting a mix that sounds great only when using your monitors, and would sound crappy on someone else speakers. This is the concept of mastering. To make your music play good on all players. A sub/boombox would be good to monitor the rumbles and all low frequency, but dont bank on it much in your mix or else your music will sound muddy on a regular player.

I remember in the 90s, I used an old Sony Cassette player with line in as my monitor speaker. Since I was mixing analog into a cassette tape, this was the best option so I can hear what other players will be hearing. Assuming today most people are playing their music on mp3 players or CD players or car stereos, then you should try hearing your mix on them.

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Re: Cheap Home Recording help: I need tips on buying Monitor Speakers.
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2011, 11:30:22 AM »
Hmm I must agree that a good reference monitors can do for now, but you would be having problems tuning your soundstage... Try and invest on a budget friendly monitors...
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Re: Cheap Home Recording help: I need tips on buying Monitor Speakers.
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2011, 02:59:01 PM »
Yung mga ordinary speakers kasi or multi-media speakers may enhancement na kasi sila, meaning hindi flat, kaya ang mangyayari pag nag mixdown ka, pweding sa PC mo okey pero sa ibang system pwedeng mas malakas yung bass or mejo lubog boses or something, kaya for beter result kailangan mo ng flat response speaker o yung reference. unless sanay ka na sagamit mong multimedia speakers or components :-)

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Re: Cheap Home Recording help: I need tips on buying Monitor Speakers.
« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2011, 06:44:47 AM »
Mura na rin ata ngayon yung mga behringer Truth monitors eh. Pwede rin yun!

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Re: Cheap Home Recording help: I need tips on buying Monitor Speakers.
« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2011, 12:07:48 PM »
Mura na rin ata ngayon yung mga behringer Truth monitors eh. Pwede rin yun!

3-4+k yta pinaka mura n behringer mon spk