Headphone or Studio Monitors | What's Better For Mixing? | Home Studio Setup 2020
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Headphones and studio monitor speakers are great tools to use in a home studio for mixing and producing. But what is better? Is mixing in headphones good enough for a pro-quality mix? Will you need to spend thousands on studio monitors in your home studio setup? Let's take a look at how these tools can be used together and what's more important in your setup.
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I mix and master with headphones...my car will tell me weather my mix sux or not!.. Lol man my car can be so brutally honest lol
Shiiiii bruh
If Dr.Dre asked me if the mix is good and it sound bad in the car
You ain't my inspiration no more
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I can relate, cars doesn’t care about feelings 😹
Thanks brooo
If this isn’t me every time lmao
How do you specifically listen to your mixes in your car? Like what do I need to do that?...SBN
Love this dudes energy
Ikr! Makes me smile every time 😁
First thing I perceived after pushing play. I'd love to be like that.
That's what I was just thinking. This guy's videos just make me happy. He'd probably be a hell of a comedian!
I think expensive headphones are the way to go for a lot if not most producers. It’s not very often someone will have all the criteria for having studio monitors whether it be living conditions, space restraints, reliable/long-term housing, money, etc. I can get away with listening to my music through car speakers or my relatively cheap Rookit speakers when I need to but I mostly rely on my headphones for all of these reasons :)
Im so using to mixing my beats through headphones and I just use my monitors for reference haha
Good points! As a producer I notice that using good headphones let’s me know exactly what the stereo image is like as while as how bright or dark a sound is. It’s interesting that you say speakers give a more accurate sound. In my situation I find that headphones do. I’m not sure how different my set of cabinet speakers are from studio monitors because I haven’t got studio monitors yet, but whenever I make something on the big speakers and listen later on headphones, the sounds reveal themselves as sounding much thinner, quieter, and darker than when I was listening back on speakers. imo speakers are great when generating concepts and I can get really excited about the music because I can feel it more, but headphones are great for sculpting the sounds. But who knows, my perspective may change when I get some good monitors!
I love to mix and I mix low volume better that way because everything sounds good loud. 😂
Bruh, the information in you tutorials is accurate and detailed💯
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Great advice and opinion as always, thanks. Yeah, I do a mixture of studio monitors and headphone (mostly because I'm concerned my wife is tired of hearing the same thing over and over 100 times, while I could still hear it again, just one more time :-). I've got Mackie HR824's for monitors, which I really like, and ATH-MX70x's for headphones which I also really like--advertized frequency range of 5Hz to 40KHz. Not hawking them but super clarity--- and to your points: it could sound different from the headphones to the monitors, and who knows what other people are listening on, and the room their in. So I generally mix late at night on headphones to let my wife sleep, monitors in the morning, increasing the volume and walking around the room. I agree with you--separation and effects vary depending on how you're listening and where you are in the room. Then, I throw it on my phone and go listen to it through the car stereo. Send it to some friends, see how much they like it. Thanks again for many great, informative videos!
CZcams did the stike-through. I don't know what that's about
S/o to every producer that lives by the car test.
First i mix in headphones then before i close fl studio i play them max volume on my monitors 👍🏾then last but not least i play it in the car🤫
That's how u do it!
The best breakdown on the internet on this subject...my humble opinion...🔥💯🔥
Very accurate information, I also find I use both, mix in headphones then listen back on speakers to make any adjustments. Good stuff bro. I use Sony mdr -7506
Really insightful, I have long been using headphones because I wasn't able to afford a pair of studio monitors. But then, the moment I got them, I noticed a huge difference in my mix. They translate well. I was able to get my vocals and bk vox to sit in the mix proper. Thank you so much...By the way, I like your energy and playful act. Keep it coming, brother.
Studio monitors headphones for lil Details
If you have to choose one, it is deffinatley headphones. Especially if you can only afford one. To get the bass right monitors are irreplaceable. You need both for the the best results.
Nice job, Wavy. I've mentioned this before, but I'll do it again ...
Although I typically work in different genres, I always learn something from your video drops. Thanks for what you're doing, man. It's appreciated.
Thanks Frank!
i have to mix on 1 auratone and open back headphones atm lol
Just bought one of your templates yesterday thanks wavy i have learned so much with you
Thanks fam! Hope you are enjoying the template. Leave a review on the website when you get a chance. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
i've been doing my mixes through x50s for awhile and there are just issues that dont do away. this video gave great depth on when to use what
monitors is what represents more reality , the sound reflecting in the room change the whole sensation , i also noticed difference in the PAN sensation.. cool content you are right
but make sure you configurate your monitors well ,as the crossover frecuencies that happened in mid range can sometimes be cutted a bit ....
Here's a thought for monitor usage:
In the spring of 1980, AC⚡DC recorded their landmark Back In Black album at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas.
Engineer Tony Platt took the tracks to another studio in London, England and played the album back though the studio monitors, and then re-recorded it. That's how he got the reverb.
And that album went on to be the single highest selling Rock album in history. In fact, the only album in any genre that has sold more copies, is Thriller.
But, it's Back In Black that has become a reference recording for a hell of a lot of artists and producers, and not Thriller.
-How do you do that? How do you re-record your music to get the reverb that way? And then how do you use an existing album as a reference?
for me, a reference for a home studio recording would be Billie Eilish's Ocean eyes and her first album.
What camera are you recording with? Great quality. Love the channel !!!
So you need both. Thx 👍🏾
Agreed on all points. I have Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250 Ohm headphones BUT I know the Sony MDR7506 headphones better and my mixes always come out better when I use those. Important to monitor on as many sources as possible. You are right about the panning and effects. You gotta listen through those monitors to really know how good that panning and those effects are.👍🏿
Also In headphones 🎧 you can hear if your 808 or kick & Bassline is way too low or hitting to hard to the point it starts to distort in Monitor’s you can’t tell in less you have A1 hearing 👍🏿👍🏿👌🏿👌🏿
Oh yea. That’s a great point.
Great topic....The most useful times headphones have helped have been when I had a really neutral pair (not bright Sonys) and I was balancing and EQing while monitoring in mono, especially a stem or group. However, you need the nearfield acoustics to judge stereo and the acoustics from the big woofer mains to judge the clarity of how that long bass wave unfolds at the back of the room. Your reverb point is spot on, too. I just subscribed to your channel. You have excellent content. Where the f*ck have I been?
I really love this i have been using headphones for 6 months and i have not been very sure with my mix but the moment i got monitors my mixs have been changed immediately and the y give me more realistic mix and i love monitors
I use open back headphones. Beyerdynamic dt990 pro250 improved my mixes. It gives you a truer sound. What do you think.
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 250 ohm Closed-back Studio Mixing Headphones 🎧 one of the flattest headphones out their for the price . They go for about $200 but go on sale often for about $150 and lots of industry people use them .
Oh man that was hella cool.. hella tutorial.. hella knowledge.. I keep making beats that's dope and the headphones but when I try to play them out the display to my listeners that's with me I noticed there's different sound coming out the speakers versus the headphones.. you're the truth wavy Wayne.. peace and love brother.. form attack
Brooo youre so amazing and positive and everyth u do, thanks for everything
I mix in my headphones and play back through my monitors
and then make tiny adjustments with my headphones and then boom 🤣
Your smile brother made my day intro is so positive
Love the positive vibe and info, new supporter, +1.
Young man knows what he says. On point.
Both r important headphones and monitors. Each has different sound story on the same platform..
Those who depend on headphone mix only.. its not 100% ok in my opinion. we need to listen the mix on big speaker small speakers mono speakers.. to fix the total dynamic range of frequencies... Sub , low , mid low ,mid , hi mid , hi.. all these matter most ..
I’ve been using headphones for everything in the two years I’ve been beat making.
Just bought monitors yesterday and what a major difference.
Salute to you for explaining the differences for us!
So what would you say? Whats better to mix with? Head or monitors?
@@BIanka0200 monitors! by far. I start my ideas in headphones now, but the monitors are essential for a quality final sound... You can listen to my music and tell when I got my monitors... Trust!
That intro was on another level
Really appreciated this video was looking in the market for studio speaker monitors
Hey Wayne Wave you weren't quite right about the headphone stereo field it doesn't just seem bigger It is bigger 180 degree you hear more and there is more to hear some cats would never want to go back to monitors its just more fun all you need is a laptop and a pair of headphones you can even mix in your car infront of your studio Wayne Wave ... You are a cool dude keep doing what you doing !!
I am really new to recording and mixing. Until recently I was just smashing out rough stuff with a webcam mic or whatever else I could get my hands on. Anyway, now I am a guy with the gear but no idea apart from studio monitors, I don't have any yet. I just have a set of Edifier bookshelf speakers. I have a Rode NT1-A into a Focusrite Solo. My problem is, when I record my voice using my headphones and listen to it back on them it sounds excellent yet when I listen to it through the speakers I sound terrible.
ive been making beats for a while but i lost the passion beacause i was tired of not getting the quality sound. i keep trying through my monitors its very tough i just upload it on youtube and take notes on what i need to do smh. great video
This vid helps thanks😁👍
Thanks so much, youre a great source of information for a new starter like me 😊
I love this guy bro, they just something crazy in his eyes I cant explain its like a twinkling spark😂😂⚡⚡
Wavy Wayne!!! YOU ARE THE BEST! just started using pro tools andi learned more from you than from the official avid videos haha Cheers
Thank you for enjoying this because his helping us with a studio set-up we have the seed group podcast and we're using some of your suggestions from previous shows even
Ya intros kill me 😂
you be addressing all of my current issues with recording , you stated sounds good in headphones but it doesnt translate elsewhere URRRRGH! and you say listening to music only in headphones would fool you.... im fooled ahaha
Ha. I’m glad I can help. I been there. That’s how I know.
Senheiser hd 280 is what I used too. That’s awesome 😎!
Amazing tips, thank you so much!
you have the best videos man, shits extremely helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank You Bro 🙌🙌 Very Helpful Video🔥🔥.
if you make music every day using headphones dont forget to check and clean your ears. Especially if the volume is always above 50% wax build up can dampen the bass.
I came for the sterio, I trust more in my headfone sr850 than my Yamaha hs8 when I hear more narrow on headfone I can hear different in studio monitor
Thanks for the information. You're great!
I subscribe because I love the way you talk good on ya mate
Almost every engineer spend more money on monitors than headphones, which tells you what they value. Headphones are a tools, there to help the engineer isolate sound. Monitors are simulators, they are there to check playback experience. Headphones are the pan you cook your food in, monitors are the plate you put it on to eat it because you're civilized. You COULD eat hamburger helper out the pan, but your experience isn't going to be normal
Always love your energy bro
Wayne I have a dope little set up, ambiance-wise with my LEDs and such, but whay are those two blue lights behind you? Id be interested im a set of those, I like.
Thanks for the vids man, theyres always fun.
great help and nice to look at thank you
can you do a video on how you get quality audio from the shure sm7b
Great vid as always bro. Please do one on room treatment or if you already have please shoot me the link. Much love 🙏🏽
Bruh, I use my DT 880 pros to mix and Master. I basically use my car to double check my mix. Honestly though. Anyone can use anything to mix. As long as you get used to your speakers or headphones frequency response, you're straight.
My mix should sound better after this,
I hope so!
I didnt realize how bad my mixes were until I bought some monitors I'll admit some of my old beats on my channel are mixed horribly but now I'm better since I got the jbl 305 then I reference with jbl bt 500 headphones and cheap onn bluetooth headphones and 2 really small surround sound speakers then 2 Panasonic 2 way stereo speakers my mixes sound good Everywhere now.
Love how it start lol😂
Yooo Adam Audio twins. Also, I see you with that GermX on the dest lol
Bro bless up been listening to you for a while now can u mix dancehall
honestly speaking u will never see a mastering engineer mastering and headphone so that should give u your answer plus head phone will always make your mix should thin especially vocals
Thanks for this one too 🔥🔥🔥
this dude gatts energy lmao 😅
Intro always seem like a fire ass Diss and funny confrontation.
I know im late ASF but great video
just subed and liked cause he asked the most beautiful way :)
Hey Wavy, any chance you could make a template for Logic Pro X using stock plugins only?
Because i'd buy that one for sure.
Awesome sauce amigo's stay Blessed my dear friend 🙏🙌
Another great video ! Thanx 👍
I currently use Beats EP's for all of my productions and mixes. If you have any experience with these headphones I'd like to hear what you dislike about them. I also want to know what headphones I should look into getting for music production. Thanks.
Definitely try to get a pair of beyerdynamic dt990s. They will definetely be an improvement for a bit higher price
I use them for years!!! I can manage to get nice mix with them, but bass just dont translate well. They can handle so much bass that you think its Ok, but in reality its waaay o bassy. So I learnt that my mixes should be low on bass so its “normal” in other references (car, speakers etc)
Im having a hard time mixing with my headphones it doesn’t come like i wanted it to be! It sound good when i was mixing and stuff but once i exported it out it sound different, is it a skill issue or something, i cant afford studio monitor yet
Thanks for ur vids bro my mic setup coming thru. Should I really get an Apollo Twin MK2 tho or a Scarlett is ok?
That’s all up to your taste and budget.
Nice tutorial 🙌🏾💯
Good to know
What's up Wayne. Your info is very helpful but what's ya mixing prices?
Hi was wondering if you can help me with this very specific problem. No this is not spam ha. I have a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 250 ohm headphones that’s sounding just about ok on my Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2nd Gen (which only has one pair of line outs at the back) My question is, should I buy a headphone amp and run it out of the Scarlett headphone out and then connect the headphones to that amp. Or should I just buy a pair of lower impedance headphones... in this case a pair of DT 770 Pro 32 ohm headphones. Which will have better audio quality. Nice video too. Thanks in advance.
I produce remix and original songs about 9years with my expensive beats Pro By Dr Dre from 2010 more expensive than your sheinser ones...i already tested monitor studios i tested high low mid low... and i Will never change thay for my beats pro... The sound of beats pro its very Better.. the frequêncy so clear ever everthing feels real mixed.. ever sóng did i make... Sounds real good on ever party and matchup very well in clubs and speakers. The new beats studio sucks. So.. what i Said the most expensive headphone with alot of quality i Said That cost around 200/300bucks not 99 its Better than monitors That for shure. Nice vídeo always
Wayne mayyyyyyne
I'm from Indonesia, please provide Indonesian about headphones vs monitor speakers please😢
This should be good
can you do more studio one videos?
Your a blessing!
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what if l use good quality headphones and then compliment them with some cheap studio monitors
any suggestions
do you have a video on a good Vocal Chain plug in order? i never know what to order it lol
Bro i really have a huge doubt please clear this how to just mix two singers vocal in one song what if one singer is high tenor and another is low baritone how to sit there vocals in one mix so that they both sound good together in one song.??????
What is mixing and mastering?
Looking for advice on what headphones 🎧 to get
I like your sweater Wavy - do you sell it? Man, I want it. I wish you can do a video in Chinese bro.
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