Soundproofing in a rented house?

Shayper · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:46

skinnyl said:
I did Audio Tech at uni and when I mixed at home I did it in the afternoon after agreeing with the neighbours, basically when they were out. If the neighbours aren't on board it just won't work.

As I said earlier, I did try to talk to the neighbours but their reaction to mere conversation was quite negative.

the shadow · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:47

Shayper said:
Seriously, you are just behaving like a **** now. Please stop derailing my thread.

What did you eggs-pect This is GD

Show some eggspect everyone
Okay, I'm done. I think I've honestly eggshausted my brain of words I could use now

Time for some Fresh Air and

eggsercise

haaammit · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:47

No no no. You said in post 3 that 'you can't get that kind of reproduction with the type of headphones I can afford', intimating that there ARE a type of headphone that will allow you to do this.

Links to those with prices please.

skinnyl · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:48

2bit said:
So what stops you bouncing all audio to just one set of cans?

Because its impossible to mix bass freqs on cans, the representation is disproportionate. What sounds great in cans will sounds terrible on a hifi. You need to use reference monitors with a flat freq response.

Shayper · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:48

2bit said:
So what stops you bouncing all audio to just one set of cans?

Look, as I said, when you mix, you have the master audio (what you hear from club speakers) coming from one audio out. To be able to beatmatch, and thus mix effectively, you need to use the headphone out on your decks to monitor the incoming track, without it playing through the main out. This is why it can't be bounced to one set of cans.

Shayper · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:50

the shadow said:
What did you eggs-pect This is GD
Show some eggspect everyone
Okay, I'm done. I think I've honestly eggshausted my brain of words I could use now
Time for some Fresh Air and

eggsercise

Eggsellent use of puns there

Quink said:
No no no. You said in post 3 that 'you can't get that kind of reproduction with the type of headphones I can afford', intimating that there ARE a type of headphone that will allow you to do this.

Links to those with prices please.

And listen to the person who has studied audio tech:

skinnyl said:
Because its impossible to mix bass freqs on cans, the representation is disproportionate. What sounds great in cans will sounds terrible on a hifi. You need to use reference monitors with a flat freq response.

As well as my previous post.

2bit · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:50

skinnyl said:
Because its impossible to mix bass freqs on cans, the representation is disproportionate. What sounds great in cans will sounds terrible on a hifi. You need to use reference monitors with a flat freq response.

That's a good answer. Thanks.

Shayper · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:51

2bit said:
That's a good answer. Thanks.

Also, read this:

Shayper said:
Look, as I said, when you mix, you have the master audio (what you hear from club speakers) coming from one audio out. To be able to beatmatch, and thus mix effectively, you need to use the headphone out on your decks to monitor the incoming track, without it playing through the main out. This is why it can't be bounced to one set of cans.

psd99 · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:52

the shadow said:
What did you eggs-pect This is GD
Show some eggspect everyone
Okay, I'm done. I think I've honestly eggshausted my brain of words I could use now
Time for some Fresh Air and

eggsercise

that is an EGGStremely unnecessary reply lol

skinnyl · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:52

I wish you luck dude.. but the life of someone who makes noise for a hobby/profession isn't easy when it comes to practising and all that. Looks like I've always had luck with neighbours.

haaammit · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:53

So you state as fact that there are headphones that can do what you want, but you also agree that there aren't headphones that can do what you want :confused:

Make your mind up :rolleyes:

You stated that there are no headphones that you can afford that will do this, yes?

LordSplodge · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:53

Can't be done. I doubt it could be easily done if you had money to throw at the problem. As for egg cartons, forget that idea. Won't do anything.

The answer is: Headphones, do it during social hours or STFU I'm afraid.

Shayper · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:53

skinnyl said:
I wish you luck dude.. but the life of someone who makes noise for a hobby/profession isn't easy when it comes to practising and all that. Looks like I've always had luck with neighbours.

Haha, I've had to deal with people not liking it for a long time

It isn't easy loving the music I do

2bit · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:54

Shayper said:
Look, as I said, when you mix, you have the master audio (what you hear from club speakers) coming from one audio out. To be able to beatmatch, and thus mix effectively, you need to use the headphone out on your decks to monitor the incoming track, without it playing through the main out. This is why it can't be bounced to one set of cans.

You have two ears. I got an answer.

Shayper · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:55

Quink said:
So you state as fact that there are headphones that can do what you want, but you also agree that there aren't headphones that can do what you want

Make your mind up

You stated that there are no headphones that you can afford that will do this, yes?

I think you are the one confused here...

LordSplodge said:
Can't be done. I doubt it could be easily done if you had money to throw at the problem. As for egg cartons, forget that idea. Won't do anything.

The answer is: Headphones or STFU I'm afraid.

Yeah, I'm starting to give up on the idea of eggcartons.

Might have to try and rent some studio time elsewhere.

Shayper · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:56

2bit said:
You have two ears. I got an answer.

Yep, this confirms that you have absolutely no idea.

haaammit · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:57

Shayper said:
I think you are the one confused here...

Shayper said:
I need to get clear reproduction, can't get that with the sort of headphones I can afford.

Not me pal.

What headphones WILL do what you want? Simple question.

Shayper · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:58

Quink said:
Not me pal.

What headphones WILL do what you want? Simple question.

At least Pioneer HDJ2000s

And that still won't be good enough, really. There aren't any headphones that I know of with a flat response on the level of monitors.

Edit: it's still irrelevant though,

haaammit · 2 Dec 2012 at 22:03

Shayper said:
At least Pioneer HDJ2000s

And that still won't be good enough, really. There aren't any headphones that I know of with a flat response on the level of monitors.

Edit: it's still irrelevant though,

You won't get ANY sort of sound proofing that would make any difference whatsoever for £200. Look at getting some better headphones.

2bit · 2 Dec 2012 at 22:04

Shayper said:
Yep, this confirms that you have absolutely no idea.

Ah sorry Shayper. I didn't mean to get at you tonight.

I respect that you worry about your neighbours.

You do have two ears - no more - so what you hear is what you hear.

No matter how many decks and mixes you have - you are stuck with owning only two ears. A grand set of headphones will cover them.