Headphones & Audio Devices

Thanks, someone also mentioned some Sony mds that are pretty neutral sounding. Have to decide if I want monitors or headphones first

jooka said:

For a bit more than $200 you can get a decent set of KRK monitors.

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Thanks! I'll probably go for monitors first, that seems to be what everyone is saying

Grabbed an AT2020 XLR mic so I could detach from my headphone mic. Way better sounding

Is there such a thing as a good pair of bluetooth noise-isolating in-ear headphones at a reasonable price? When I was in college I used Etymotic ER-4's which I loved. The -30 db reduction from the silicone plugs was enough to listen to classic music on the subway and the sound quality was wonderful. However, they invariably failed in the cable. I'd like the same experience wireless, if it's a thing, since this would be for woodshop use and I don't want cables getting snagged. I'm having some trouble coming up with good options. Suggestions?

Noodleface said:

Grabbed an AT2020 XLR mic so I could detach from my headphone mic. Way better sounding View attachment 240972

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Can you pull back the picture? So we can see the whole setup? Arm, connection etc.

I'll take one later for you, it's a cheap arm clamped on the side.

Noodleface said:

Grabbed an AT2020 XLR mic so I could detach from my headphone mic. Way better sounding View attachment 240972

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I went to a dynamic mic also. I bought the Rode Pod mic for $100 and also the Rode desk mountable mic stand from guitarcenter. I wanted the Shure s7mb mic but couldn't see myself paying $400 for one. Which audio interface are you using?

Scarlett 2i2

Noodleface said:

Scarlett 2i2

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That's what I thought. How is it overall? I was thinking to buy the solo version of it.

Nola said:

That's what I thought. How is it overall? I was thinking to buy the solo version of it.

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I love it honestly. Make sure you get a gen3, it fixed some latency and clipping issues.

I like that I can adjust gain on the fly if I need to increase volume, and headphones have an independent volume as well. Additionally I can plug my guitar in and play VST amp sims.and sound awesome. If you're into it, it can also direct out to monitors. Money well spent.

Friend has the solo and it's basically exactly the same but one input

Brahma here's my setup, spoilers for number of.pics


I will say I don't LOVE this arm, but I was $13. I'll probably buy a nicer one later. It's just kind of stiff and you have to manipulate it more than I like

Perfect! I wanted to see the edge of the desk. That's about how much lip I also have on my desk. Also what you were connecting the mic to. How's the sound quality? Thanks for taking the time to take some pics.

Yeah in fact I need some more lip so that I can hang it a bit better, thankfully I can just move my shelves over since it's a desk I built. I'd probably buy a nicer arm if I were you though, this one is cheap.

Sound quality is very good, but I find I talk way too quiet for it, especially with the popfilter in front of it now. I need to learn to project more. I've heard my voice is very clear now from others. You can check my last couple broadcasts to get an idea of how it sounds recorded though

Sounds great. No way I could play with that mic that close.

Im a quiet person but I've heard you want it like 6 inches from your face

Noodleface said:

I love it honestly. Make sure you get a gen3, it fixed some latency and clipping issues.

I like that I can adjust gain on the fly if I need to increase volume, and headphones have an independent volume as well. Additionally I can plug my guitar in and play VST amp sims.and sound awesome. If you're into it, it can also direct out to monitors. Money well spent.

Friend has the solo and it's basically exactly the same but one input

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Bought my scarlett solo gen 3 and my mic now sounds awesome. The only issue I had was the mic sound was only coming from the left side of my headphones when I played back a recording. After doing some research it was a setting in OBS. I had to change the mic sound from stereo to mono and it fixed that. Other than that I'm loving it.