Taking Monitors On Location

[d_fu]

Originally Posted by Corran

Any suggestions for a very small and light 2-channel monitor system that would at least semi-accurately translate a classical or jazz recording?

See my postings above... The Audioengine 2 is very small and definitely more than semi-accurate...


Daniel

[Corran]

Oh missed that...only $200? Not bad. Thanks.

[MBishopSFX]

Originally Posted by klaukholm

Just finished hauling a 5.1 surround of scm20-2a with no one to help me, it did not help that two of them were stuck to the stands... long story
I will not have to go to the gym this week!
It seems like such a great idea every time
to add perspective to the story we are 4 flights of stairs and no parking allowed in front of the building.

When you say scaled down, does this mean you bring a full surround of scm50 or even larger?

Scaled-down usually means (2) scm-50s with (3) scm-20s. Luckily we have nice roadcases (with GREAT casters) for the ATCs. That wouldn't help much in the case of hauling speakers up four flights of stairs. It pays to stay in-shape!

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[hughesmr]

Originally Posted by Corran

Any suggestions for a very small and light 2-channel monitor system that would at least semi-accurately translate a classical or jazz recording?

NHT M-00's are quite nice. A touch heavy, but small.

[Graham Tobias]

I fitted my speakers with PA mounts.. so I put them up on speaker stands.. works really well.

[JEGG]

Originally Posted by d_fu

. Did anyone tell you they are premanently out of stock or out of production? That would be a shame indeed, but I don't think that can be the case. Unless an MK II version is upcoming (maybe with a better protected tweeter...).

I've forgotten what they call themselves, but the Audio Engine home page people list the white and black as out of stock, and you can click a link to be notified when they have more. I think they've got the bamboo, ones, however. Nothing indicates they're changing or discontinuing them, but who knows?

[andy_simpson]

On the subject of location monitoring, I had a location choir recording yesterday.

I recently decided to change my approach wherever possible to include direct-comparison of the live source to the headphone (or speaker) feed of a stereo pair of mics.

With a very long microphone cable extension I was able to stand in front of the choir and adjust the microphones & volume level by alternately listening without headphones, then with headphones then without, etc, until there was a strong similarity between the two.

My headphone amps are basically 'callibrated' for the many pairs of (rugged) DT100s I use, which are isolated enough for the job.

Myself, my assistant and the choir-master took turns in this role and the final decision was left to the choir-master. He was of course surprised by this but obviously enthused to be consulted.

This approach enabled very good decisions as to direct-to-reverb levels, stereo imaging, etc.

There were no surprises on the workshop mains when I listened today.

Andy