Recording studio headphones of varying quality are available for vocalists and instrumental musicians to clearly hear themselves while they attempt to produce their very best performances. In addition, recording producers need to have a clear reproduction of the sounds being produced to be able to effectively mix recordings. There is certainly more to recording studio headphone selection than considering how expensive they are and how good they look when worn. But what do you really need to consider before purchasing recording studio headphones?

The first thing you need to be clear about is exactly why you need them. Do you only intend to use them to mix recordings or do you want your vocalists and musicians to hear themselves whilst they perform? If the headphones are for you alone then go for the very best ones you can afford. If they are for your musician guests then ideally also provide them with great quality headphones. However, it rather depends on how much your guests are likely to mistreat the headphones and how much of your budget you are prepared to put aside to replace any broken ones. If you are on a tight budget then either buy them some less expensive headphones or encourage your guests to bring in their own recording studio headphones for their recording session.

Wireless headphones are not generally recommended for monitoring your recordings. Similarly noise canceling headphones are not generally endorsed – this is because you need to know in detail exactly what is being recorded. Also the majority of producers consider it sensible to mix using the output from recording studio monitors rather than headphones. This is considered to provide a better representation of what the listener’s audio experience is likely to be.

Any recording studio headphones you buy do of course need to be within your overall budget. They also need to be comfortable to wear – this is because you and your musician guests are likely to use them for very long periods of time. The headphones should be padded well so that the sound produced via the headphones does not include unnecessary sounds from elsewhere. This is especially important if they are being used by a producer who is in the same room as the musicians. Similarly, performers using recording studio headphones should be able to concentrate on the sounds emitted through the headphones rather than being distracted and disturbed by other external sounds.

You should always expect your headphones to provide a true, clean and flawless reproduction of sound. The headphones should also have a good frequency range so that the bass and treble responses provide an excellent sound quality. Your recording studio headphones should be durable and light weight. An adjustable headband is also particularly convenient. Headphones can be sealed cup or open ended. However, sealed cup headphones are generally considered better for recording and monitoring purposes. Whatever your decision, it is recommended that you only go to well respected manufacturers when you want to purchase your set of recording studio headphones.

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