Originally Posted By: snazzed
Subject says it all really. I'm getting into Voice Over acting and I'm planning to build a Home Studio in my Garage... once I've proven I can make money doing it.

Of course I'm an audio nut and already have an Axiom HT system but everyone in recording has "Studio Monitors". What is so special about them and why wouldn't I go with my favourite speaker company for recording?

Thanks
Snazzed


The main differences is studio monitors should be voiced differently than regular speakers because they are for near field listening. This is done in the crossover. Professional studio monitors are for the most part self-powered (but you can get passive versions). Good studio monitors will also have a treble shelving switch to accommodate for different applications.

So there can be quite a bit of difference between the two.


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