Choosing which type of studio monitor to purchase
Are you looking to upgrade to a pair of studio monitors or you are preparing to buy a new set? If this is your first pair of studio monitors, you will have to determine which ones will be best for you and for what you want to use them for.
Most people search for the best pair of studio monitors for what their money can buy for them. So, in this post, will talk about some practical advice on what to look for when choosing a pair of studio monitors.
How much you want to spend
Establish a budget for your purchase. Whether you’re an engineer or a heavy rock star, always set up a budget goal and try not to go over it. Ask yourself how much you want to spend on a pair of studio monitors.
Having your area acoustically treated will give you the most out of your sound. You will have to invest as much into acoustic treatment as you did for your studio monitors. Most people fail to acoustically treat the area where they will be using their monitors. This will make the mix not sound right.
There are companies that will assist you how to set up your area to get the most out of your sound, and you can read more on how to acoustic treatment your room.
Your music
You will have to establish what type of monitors you will be getting. Are you going to be doing hip hop beats or slow rock or even RnB with your monitors? Something else you will have to keep in mind is will you be using your monitors for songwriting and demos. This is very critical when you are considering getting monitors.
Listen to your sound
This is overlooked all the time. Go to a music store and hear the different types of studio monitors that you are looking for.
Try to make your own CD of music that you know of. Take that CD that you’ve done to the music store and play it on the studio monitors that you are looking at to buy. After trying the CD out on different types of monitors, this will allow you to pick the one that best fits your needs.
Keep in mind that you get what you pay for. If the studio monitor you are looking at is over your budget, then save up more and come back to get it.…