Music Studio

[DJDREW]

I am planning on building a studio and want to know in anyones opinion if they think Rotel amp can handle the task, and what model. I will be only using two channels. I was think a A 1070 or seperates RC1090 and RB1080. What do you guys think?

Next I have to work on some good monitors too.

[aud19]

Well that depends a lot on your budget. Rotel will give you great performance for the dollar but there is better stuff out there... It just costs more Same with speakers. If you're looking for something neutral (I would imagine you's want the least coloured sound possible for a studio) PSB is one of my favourite companies that make extremely neutral measuring/great sounding speakers in a midrange price point. Again though, there are better speakers that cost more....

[DJDREW]

What about powered monitors what are your thought on thos M audio makes some decent ones I guess

[basementjack]

DJDrew, you need to go listen!

I wanted to like the PSB Image series speakers, as I found an internet dealer that was selling them at a huge discount, but as much as I tried, they just weren't for me. So far the best for my ears has been the B&W 800 series and also the Paradigm Studio series.

- Jack

[aud19]

DJDrew, you need to go listen!

I wanted to like the PSB Image series speakers, as I found an internet dealer that was selling them at a huge discount, but as much as I tried, they just weren't for me. So far the best for my ears has been the B&W 800 series and also the Paradigm Studio series.

- Jack

Glad you mentioned hearing them. The PSB's tend to be very neutral and measure very flat which can make them less "exciting" or "engaging" than other speakers that might be otherwise slightly coloured to make them more appealing. My Energy's and your B&W's would fall in to that group, both great speakers but they do make the sounds slightly prettier than they "should be" For a studio however, I would expect that you would want as neutral as possible speakers so as to not affect any mixing/mastering decisions and the actual software can be as close as possible to the intended sound on many other systems that may not be as neutral...?

You may also want to look in to pro gear. Look for info on what pro's are using, hell call a couple of better, local studio's and ask what they're using :T

[purplepeople]

I don't like the M-Audio BX-5. I would say it has a little too much edge. Unfortunately, not much else in the same price point, especially when you are talking about street prices.

I think the Tannoy Reveal Passives make good monitors. Stay away from the Reveal Actives, much harsher... as if the amps are not very good.

Your price point and where you are determines what you should be listening to.

If you can afford any of the following, I suggest you listen to the Mackie 624, the Genelec 8030, Dynaudio BM-5a, and the Yorkville YSM-1P. All slightly different, but very good, very detailed, lots of extension and relatively smooth. I think the Yorkvilles are very good, especially for the really low street price.

ensen.

[DJDREW]

Thanks for all the help guys