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The professional monitoring landscape experienced a monumental shift at the turn of the decade. As mastering engineers, our quest for acoustic tran...
An Analytical Review of the namm 2020 — austrian audio – hi-x55 & hi-x550
When analyzing the technological innovations presented during the show, the namm 2020 — austrian audio – hi-x55 & hi-x550 emerged as high...
This level of precision is critical for modern mastering and mixing. While we often rely on open-back systems or calibrated main monitors in our tr...
In our rigorous tests here at SM Mastering, evaluating the sonic footprint of the namm 2020 — austrian audio – hi-x55 & hi-x550 revealed ...
Below is a comparative breakdown of the key specifications and target use cases for these professional closed-back headphones:
Critical Mixing, Mastering & Professional Tracking
On-ear/Extended Session Monitoring & Field Recording
Ergonomics play a massive role during marathon engineering sessions. Engineers looking for ultra-precise isolation and long-term comfort will find ...
To maximize the performance of high-excursion closed-back headphones in your production environment, consider the following technical workflows:
Use High-Quality Amplification: Although these headphones feature a low 25-ohm impedance, matching them with a high-current, discrete headphone amp...
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