Good headphones for music production?
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I got my HD600's and I am very pleased with them. Excellent build quality and they sound fantastic, very comfy too.
Now, my 10 year old sound card (Creative Fatality Titanium Pro) provides decent power but having to move them constantly between my sound card and my audio gear is a bit tedious, my mixer doesn't seem to provide enough juice. So I'm thinking that I could get an audio interface, which not only would provide better amplification, but would allow me to switch between headphones/monitors very easily. I'm thinking something like the Focusrite Scarlett 6i6. Do you think that it would drive my 600's well enough? I suppose it could be quite the improvement over my Creative card, right? Is it possible for such an audio interface to replace a dedicated amp?
Now, my 10 year old sound card (Creative Fatality Titanium Pro) provides decent power but having to move them constantly between my sound card and my audio gear is a bit tedious, my mixer doesn't seem to provide enough juice. So I'm thinking that I could get an audio interface, which not only would provide better amplification, but would allow me to switch between headphones/monitors very easily. I'm thinking something like the Focusrite Scarlett 6i6. Do you think that it would drive my 600's well enough? I suppose it could be quite the improvement over my Creative card, right? Is it possible for such an audio interface to replace a dedicated amp?
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6i6 isn't a bad interface at all, I've used them a couple of times and always been pleased. But by the sounds of it you might find a monitor controller more useful. Have a look at the Mackie Big Knob Studio. It has 2 mic inputs if you ever want to record vocals etc., a stereo input for your mixer to plug into and a USB input for your computer to connect to. You can record back to your computer via USB. There are separate controls for headphone and speaker volume, plus you can swap between different pairs of speakers easily. It's also the same price as the 6i6.
I think the Big Knob or a similar monitor controller might be better for what you're doing.
I think the Big Knob or a similar monitor controller might be better for what you're doing.
For production, look for a nice flat response.
Sennheiser HD-25-1 II are the daddy middle of the road phones for production. Hence why they're used in many studios, by DJs and even the BBC.
I've got 2 pairs, that's how much I love them. I use Ableton to mix and also create (an eclectic/trippy electronic sound that i'm into currently).
I would forget phones like HD600 and 650 (i have the 650). Whilst they're beautiful headphones, they benefit from higher amplification, are not rugged and nor do they isolate. I will also debate that they're not as flat and precise as the HD25-1 II. The HD25-1 II are very easy to drive, just plug and go. You can also get each and every part as a spare to repair/replace if needs be, but i've only ever replaced a cable and leather ear cups over 5 years and that was a pair that i carry around with me in my bag, they get abused.
Edit: You've specified Open back and over ear. Nevermind, ignore me
Sennheiser HD-25-1 II are the daddy middle of the road phones for production. Hence why they're used in many studios, by DJs and even the BBC.
I've got 2 pairs, that's how much I love them. I use Ableton to mix and also create (an eclectic/trippy electronic sound that i'm into currently).
I would forget phones like HD600 and 650 (i have the 650). Whilst they're beautiful headphones, they benefit from higher amplification, are not rugged and nor do they isolate. I will also debate that they're not as flat and precise as the HD25-1 II. The HD25-1 II are very easy to drive, just plug and go. You can also get each and every part as a spare to repair/replace if needs be, but i've only ever replaced a cable and leather ear cups over 5 years and that was a pair that i carry around with me in my bag, they get abused.
Edit: You've specified Open back and over ear. Nevermind, ignore me
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