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setting up monitors for audio recording on a laptop?
hi i'm currently trying to set up some monitors for my laptop. i'll be using pro tools to record and mix. i' getting a firewire audio interface for recording in the next few days, but just wondered what kind of monitors i'd need to get a decent sound for mixing and editing. theres only a standard (i think its 1.5mm) jack for audio output on my pc at the minute. if i get a decent pair of recording monitors, will they need to be xlr from my laptop? or will the output (post recording) run out of my firewire audio interface with an xlr?
any clues?
Depending on which firewire device you have, you should have available sends located on the device for monitors. On smaller devices where real estate and portability are key, these will probably be balanced 1/4" outputs (labeled CR, Control Room, or Monitor). be certain to use good-quality, balanced cables when interconnecting.
As far as monitors are concerned, it becomes more of an issue of what you're trying to achieve. Cheapy M-Audio or Edirol monitors aren't worth the money-you would be better off using your home stereo or a good set of headphones. You won't find monitors that are truly accurate in deep, deep bass (acoustic hiphop, 5-6 string basses, etc) for under $700. However, I am completely happy with my Event ALP 5's. They have a very true response and my mixes have improved dramatically since their purchase. I picked them up from Sweetwater for about $329 with isolation floats for decoupling. Many reviews have said their performance far exceeds anything in their pricepoint. In my experience, I would have to agree.
Also, keep in mind: the purpose of reference monitors is not to make your music sound good. It's to make it sound real. You shouldn't buy a set of monitors thinking it's gonna be like buying a Bose (junk anyway!), it's more like buying a new set of ears.
I hope it helps.
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