Quik Tipz: Pro Speaker Positioning Methodz

Quik Tipz: Pro Speaker Positioning Methodz
(Compliments of MPC Sounds Website)

Before spending too much time producing and mixing the beats you work so hard on everyday, make sure the near-field speakers you use to create your hits are properly positioned and angled!

Your near-field speakers should be placed the same distance from each other as they are from your ears. In other words, a 1 meter distance should exist between both speakers while you sit 1 meter away in front of the speakers.

Additionally, your speakers should be at level with your head and ears. If they aren't, you won't be hearing the sound accurately. Avoid artificial coloring and reflections that can destroy how your productions may sound on different systems by making sure you monitor your music at proper near-field distances and at straight angles to the ears.

Sure...your productions may sound great in your own studio. But... unless you've positioned your speakers at accurate monitoring distances and angles, you might be disappointed once you hear your musical works on other systems!

they left put the part about the positioning of your monitors being irrelevent in your acoustically flowers room

lol

what about the gain on the back of monitors. should I leave it where it was or do I turn it all the way up. I've been wondering that affect my mix.

Also check...

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/Mar02/a ... nitors.asp

Nearfield monitors were in part designed to deal with screwed up listening environments. Lower sound levels and closer placement reduces the effect your room has on the sound. I run most gear with volume controls maxed out and attenuate from the mixer...

I have 2 Behringer MS16 monitors placed side-by-side on a shelf which is slightly higher then the top of my head. I am wondering if it's OK to have them at that position?

No for Behringers the best position would be in the trashcan

I'm kidding man, never heard a Behringer monitor in my life, I only know them from like DI's, studio snakes and their mixers.

I just want to know if its OK to have my monitors positioned above my head?

The Beat Conductor wrote:I just want to know if its OK to have my monitors positioned above my head?

Well I have heard that you get the best sound if the sound is directed toward your ears.

maybe if you tilt them a bit?

The Beat Conductor wrote:I just want to know if its OK to have my monitors positioned above my head?

Buy the Auralex MoPADs. The sets come in two pieces, so you can position them in a downward angle. I'm sure you've seen them before, so you know what I'm talking about.

Eemo1 wrote:maybe if you tilt them a bit?

That might be even better than placing them on the same level as your ears, as the sound won't crash directly into the wall behind you.

If you tilt the behringers to much the speakers will fall out!!!!!!


Here is a list for people whom need help to get rid of there behringer equipment.


1. Any 3rd world country will use them for food or shelter
2. Holding up your car when tyre is flat.
3. No TV Stand.
4. No stool
5. Biscuit container
6. Bread Bin
7. Hold your Bed up.
8. Spare parts for your Lego collection
9. Ashtray
10. Toilet roll Holder

I have 2 Behringer MS16 monitors placed side-by-side on a shelf which is slightly higher then the top of my head. I am wondering if it's OK to have them at that position?
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nope.

separate them, angle them at 60 degrees, use the same amoiunt of separtaion as the distance you listen to them....move them off the shelf, and away from the walls...

the height is the only ok thing about your set up (and ironically the only thing not -ok about mine....)

greg