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Title: Sound Isolating Headphone Suggestions
Post by: halpinian on May 13, 2008, 04:08:28 PM

I have been mixing sound to disc in very loud situations lately, and I'm having trouble hearing the recorded feed over the room noise. I've searched around and found a few different isolation headphones (Direct Sound Extreme Isolation, etc.), but would like to know if anyone has experience with/prefer a particular pair of isolation headphones. Any suggestions of brands or tips I should consider when choosing a pair would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Sound Isolating Headphone Suggestions
Post by: Belexes on May 13, 2008, 04:29:02 PM

http://www.headphone.com/products/headphones/sealed-and-noise-canceling/

The in-ear kind are probably your best bet.  I own a pair of Beyer Dynamic 770's and like them.  I can't hear a damn thing going on in the room with those cans on. No seepage.

Title: Re: Sound Isolating Headphone Suggestions
Post by: halpinian on May 13, 2008, 06:56:51 PM

Great! Thanks for that link. I'm looking for something in the >20dB isolation range for mixing at loud rock shows. I've used the in-ears and they just don't cut it. I'll check out some of the other stuff at this website.

Title: Re: Sound Isolating Headphone Suggestions
Post by: RebelRebel on May 14, 2008, 03:12:02 AM

ive used the etymotic er-4 for years now and really find them outstanding.

Title: Re: Sound Isolating Headphone Suggestions
Post by: jlykos on May 14, 2008, 05:55:48 AM

Westone UM-1 or UM-2 earphones.  Can't go wrong with either one, depending on your budget.  Very flat frequency response; they are IEMs, not earphones for only listening to music so what you hear is what is getting transferred to the tape.