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Hello again,

I have a question about playback monitors.

Let me just fill you in first...

I use DO from my Line6 amp directly to my soundcard.
Though, as soon as that tax refund gets here I'm getting an SM57.
This way I can hear it through my amp when I record.
(once you plugin a cable to the DO it mutes the amp)
The for doing multiple tracks I use a pair of KOSS headphones that my dad has had since the 70's. Though they are really good, i think..?...

Im just trying to do a decent demo and use this method to get ideas down. Nothing professional.

But for playback, i need a monitor, not crummy ol computer speakers. So i have a few questoins about monitor.

1. Can I use the monitors while recording to do multiple tracks.
(instead of headphones)
2. Whats the best bang for my buck. (trying to keep it under $300)
3. Can i use my monitors for other audio functions on my pc, ie. playing music, games. and stuff like that.
4. What other items/expenses are there with setting up playback monitors. Or are there any?

Thanks
willy

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anonymous Mon, 02/28/2005 - 07:40

willy-san wrote: Hello again,

I have a question about playback monitors.

Let me just fill you in first...

I use DO from my Line6 amp directly to my soundcard.
Though, as soon as that tax refund gets here im getting an SM57.
This way I can hear it through my amp when I record.
(once you plug in a cable to the DO it mutes the amp)
The for doing multiple tracks I use a pair of KOSS headphones that my dad has had since the 70's. Though they are really good, i think..??...

Im just trying to do a decent demo and use this method to get ideas down. Nothing professional.

But for playback, i need a monitor, not crummy ol computer speakers. So i have a few questoins about monitor.

1. Can I use the monitors while recording to do multiple tracks.
(instead of headphones)
2. Whats the best bang for my buck. (trying to keep it under $300)
3. Can i use my monitors for other audio functions on my pc, ie. playing music, games....and stuff like that.
4. What other items/expenses are there with setting up playback monitors. Or are there any?

Thanks
willy

1. If you dont have a control room and youre recording in the same room as youre recorder,and you have youre monitors on----youll get feed back----so :no: you cant have youre monitors on.
2. http://www.musiciansfriend.com
3. yes you can----if you can swing it----buy active monitors
4. If you buy monitors that are not powered,youll need to use a power amp to power the speakers-----keep in mind---------try to find monitors that are :flat response: