I need headphones that won't leak out sound

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:52 am

I currently have behringer headphones that I use for monitoring. The problem is they don't trap the sound very well and leak into the mix when I'm recording. I want a good pair for strictly recording with. Something that will trap the sound and not show up on the mix. Something that would have a tight fit. Anyone have a suggestion?

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:05 am

Sennheiser HD280?

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 2:42 pm

I have a pair of Vic Firth headphones that seem to work well for tracking -- especially with drummers; they shouldn't leak. On the other hand, I've never had an issue with the 'phones leaking onto the vox track. Your vocalists must really like their headphone mix up LOUD.

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:14 pm

I second the Vic Firth headphones. If you want to keep your tracks clean, this is a good option. When a click track bled into a solo vocal section I decided to find something that wouldn't bleed.

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:47 am

Never had too much bleed from my AKG 270's. They have switch on them, such that if they all not on your head, no sound comes out.

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:26 pm

Beyer http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DT770pro/\

or

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2115571,00.asp

http://www.noisebuster.net/nb-safety.htm

Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:47 am

brand spankin' new:

HD380Pro !!!

Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:31 pm

I've used HD280s and they work great. Some clients feel like their brains are being squeezed out by the clamps and they can be a little heavy on the low end too so sometimes will use Sony MDR-7506. Easier on the ears and less boom.

Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:39 pm

tstoneman wrote:

I've used HD280s and they work great. Some clients feel like their brains are being squeezed out by the clamps and they can be a little heavy on the low end too so sometimes will use Sony MDR-7506. Easier on the ears and less boom.

Clamps? Tell them to slacken the headband.
Boomy? There's more low end in my mobile phone.
The bass goes really deep, but it's reduced in volume.

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:38 am

Just what the clients say - 9 out of 10 will choose the AKG or Sony. I don't argue with clients

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