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May 11th, 2018, 12:34 PM | #1 |
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What level do you use when using headphones?
Greetings.
This may be an odd question, and maybe it is more of a personal choice. I have a SD 633. I monitor all audio through Sony MDR-7506 HP. The HP volume on the SD goes from OFF to 20dB. I usually keep the HP level at about 0db, if for no other reason, unity is at 0. I know those two things are not related really, and that maybe this is just personal preference. All my PFL and such are set to get a nice output signal as I see on the meters. Is the HP volume just a personal thing? I've always had great success and terrific audio with the 633! Thanks. Jonathan |
May 12th, 2018, 08:04 AM | #2 |
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Re: What level do you use when using headphones?
Unlike monitor volume for mixing (SPL), there's no 'standard' level. Adjust as needed and/or comfortable.
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May 12th, 2018, 06:50 PM | #3 |
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Re: What level do you use when using headphones?
I too use 7506 cans. I like them; a key advantage is that they seem, to me, to emphasize the noises I want to avoid getting onto my tracks: handling noise, wind, pops, etc. However, hearing those noises, and frankly the 7506 in general, can get a bit fatiguing.
So I watch my meters to make sure I'm getting the levels I want and need...and keep the 7506 volume as low as possible while still eliminating outside noise. Cause I like me ears and I want them to remain attentive towards the end of the day, on the next day, and into the future. Does that all make sense? |
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Totally. I’ve just found the following Website which is stuffed with valuable ratings and graphs for HD and Monitors. I’m learning more as I read it: https://www.rtings.com/headphones/re...ser/hd-280-pro Select your cans and settle in. Soooo..... setting Can Levels should allow you/us to experience the whole Audio Scene surrounding the visual Image being recorded, allowing us to make intelligent decisions as to what HAS to be done to make things better. And yes, I do have Izotope RX Advanced. |
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May 13th, 2018, 09:33 AM | #5 |
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Re: What level do you use when using headphones?
Addendum, I' use the 7506 as well (since 1990). I tried the HD 280 Pro, but they felt and sounded 'foreign'. after using the Sony's for so long. I also use the Garfield Softies, which are very comfortable in all climatic conditions,. though you sacrifice a little isolation. I want to try the Auray Genuine Sheepskin Leather Earpads. Does anyone use these?
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May 13th, 2018, 10:19 AM | #6 |
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Re: What level do you use when using headphones?
The original ear pads on my MDR-7506 headphones started falling apart after just a few years of very light usage. I replaced them with these, which are much nicer than the originals IMO. Soft velour covering feels a lot better than plastic. https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/edt-250v.html
[edit]Looking at the Auray link that Rick posted, they also have a velour version that looks about the same as the Beyerdynamic ones. |
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Also, they help overcome that peeling/shedding cover problem on Sony 7506 and some other headphones. And lets you add a little personalized flair to your audio kit. :-) Here's a picture The Google found of some Garfield Softies on some headphones. |
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May 13th, 2018, 01:43 PM | #8 |
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Re: What level do you use when using headphones?
Really interesting guys!!! Thanks for your comments. On the633 I keep the can level at 0db and with proper pfl and fade set it still seems a bit on the loud side, but I can hear everything.
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May 15th, 2018, 09:22 PM | #9 |
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Re: What level do you use when using headphones?
I get a bit disturbed from hearing about some people who's ears hurt/tired/ringing at the end of a long day :-/ And even experienced that myself now and then :-/
So I try to and keep my monitoring volumes to err on the low side, I'd rather miss a tiny detail here and there than run it too loud and have my hearing diminished a couple of decades down the road.
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