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Ultimate Guide to Mixing with Headphones by Sean Divine

Mixing with Headphones: The Ultimate Guide

December 17, 2024   

Mixing with Headphones has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, almost exclusively for the better. It has become significantly easier and more accessible to achieve professional-quality results while using your preferred headphones.

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Sony MDR-M1 Closed Back Headphones (Video Review)

October 3, 2024   
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Mixing With Headphones FAQ (Sean Divine)

Mixing With Headphones FAQ

June 30, 2020   

Answering the top 5 most frequently asked questions from subscribers mixing and producing with professional headphones!

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Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X and DT 900 PRO X Headphones (Video Review)

October 7, 2021   

The Next Generation of Studio Headphones from Beyerdynamic

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Channel Giveaway | Beyerdynamic M 70 x M 90 Pro X Microphones

December 7, 2021   

It’s time for another channel giveaway! I’ll be selecting 2 lucky winners to receive the all new Beyerdynamic M 70 and M 90 Pro X Microphones!

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Behringer DeepMind 12D Review and Demo by Sean Divine

DeepMind 12D by Behringer – Review and Demo

September 5, 2017   

DeepMind 12D – Review and Demo by Sean Divine

I’ll start this review by saying that I’ve owned many digital rack mount synths over the years: MS2000B, Virus B, Nord Lead 2X, Radias, JP8080 to name a few. Alas, none of these synths has resided in my studio for long. I’ve always felt like the inconveniences ...

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Learn Your Gear – Music Production Series

April 21, 2017   

Learn Your Gear is a panel discussing specific topics in music production, creation, workflow, etc. Submit your questions for the next show @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnyourgear/

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Cloudlifter CL-Z (Review and Demo)

September 12, 2018   
The Cloudlifter CL-Z takes the capabilities of the popular CL-1 Mic Activator to the next level with versatile tone shaping abilities.

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Aphex Channel Tube Preamp - Sean Divine - Review

Review and Demo: Aphex Channel Strip

July 3, 2018   

RPA Tube Preamp, Analog Processing and Big Bottom

The Aphex Channel Delivers Warmth and Clarity for Vocals on a Budget.

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Rode NT-USB Demo (Hip Hop Vocals)

November 7, 2017   
Rode NT-USB Microphone Demo

After receiving many USB microphone related questions, it became clear that quite a few of you are relying on them as your main microphone for vocals.

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Mixing with Headphones Like A Pro

Mixing With Headphones Like A Pro

September 14, 2017   

Tips for Mixing With Headphones Like A Pro…

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Best Studio Mixing Headphones Under $200

June 20, 2017   

Here are my top picks for studio mixing headphones on a budget…

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Nektar Impact LX+ Midi Controller Review

May 1, 2017   
Nektar Impact LX 61+ Midi Controller Review. Tight Control and DAW Integration On A Budget… Continue reading
Rode K2 Mic Test - Zack Fraley

Rode K2 Tube Mic Test and Review

September 27, 2016   
Rode K2 Valve Condenser (Tube) Microphone Demo

Check out our review and demo of the Rode K2 Valve Condenser Microphone! For this demo, we recorded a smooth Hip Hop / R&B style song in a lightly treated, large space. No external effects were used – dry signal from the K2 power supply, RME UFX preamp (no ...

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NAMM 2016 Preview

January 15, 2016   

It’s that time of year again – artists, musicians and the companies that create our favorite tools come in droves to Anaheim, CA for the biggest music conference on the planet! Every year, there are tons of new product announcements and innovations introduced exclusively at the event. There’s always a few standouts. Here’s some highlights ...

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Audio Interface. The Most Important Studio Purchase.

September 10, 2015   

So, you’re a producer or recording artist. After a while, you decide your sound quality isn’t up to par or you’re just not happy with the final takes. You convince yourself you need a new microphone. Maybe it’s time to switch to a different DAW. Or perhaps it’s time to shell out $3000 for a ...

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MPK249 by Akai (Review and Demo)

April 22, 2015   

Check out this Akai MPK249 Review and Demo. Some of you were wondering what I thought about the pads and overall feel, so here you go!

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Choosing the Best Studio Monitors

March 19, 2015   

There are many different factors that will lead you to making the right decision when choosing the best studio monitors for your music making needs. There’s a lot of options out there and many debates on what is the ideal setup. Ultimately, it will come down to your specific needs as well as subjective situations. ...

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Rode NT1 Mic Test and Demo (Hip Hop Vocals)

February 3, 2015   

Check out this mic test with the Rode NT1 condenser microphone, recorded in an untreated acoustic environment! Our signal chain for vocals was Rode NT1 -> mBox 2 Mini -> Logic Pro. No external compression or FX used. Just a simple mix post recording, all done in Logic Pro.

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