linebreak Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Anyone have any good suggestions for post-production setup? I run a very small outfit that does low budget work primarily with nonprofits and smaller community organizations, so we try to keep as much in-house as possible. I'm curious as to what folks out there would recommend for interface/monitors. Ideally I'd like something that has at least two headphone outputs and at least one decent mic preamp for the rare occasion we do voiceover work. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewFreedAudio Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Seriously? Production Sound Mixing for Television, Film, and Commercials. www.matthewfreed.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 http://www.gearslutz.com/board/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramallo Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 My advice for cheap: Sound Card: Steinberg UR28M http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/audio_interfaces/ur_series/ur28m.html Monitors: Fostex PM0.5n http://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/products/PM0.5n.shtml Software: Reaper http://www.reaper.fm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm a little old-fashioned, but I find that having a decent small analog mixer as the audio "hub"of your setup is very helpful. It allows precise level controls for monitoring and recording, gives you some real world metering etc etc. A used Mackie 1202 or 1402 would probably work fine for you, cheap. For monitoring, the best bang for buck that makes calibration easy is Blue Sky, I think. You should also put some serious effort into the acoustic treatment of your room. philp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
api Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Apogee Quartet offers great value for money: http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/quartet.php Even the smallest models by Genelec are really good.. a pair of 8020Bs perhaps? http://www.genelec.com/products/8020b/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 There's a thread now about some D5 monitors that may be worth checking ? (I don't have a damn clue about if they're good or not but for somebody with a budget, it might be worth it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Multiple sets of speakers, including a sub option. An Auratone is a nice midrange check as well. without a good room, it's a crap-shoot. Stay away from HPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Rose Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Invest some $30 and all will become clear: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Postproduction-Video-After---Shoot/dp/0240809718 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Jay's book is very good and highly recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linebreak Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks to everyone that took my inquiry seriously. I picked up Jay's book, and will probably be holding off on an interface/monitor setup until I make my way through it. I mix mostly short web videos anyway - so it's not that much of a priority, but I am anxious to see what I can learn and where I can improve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwstudios Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Studio monitors is one of those subjects that is almost equivalent to politics and religion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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