| Unlike loud speakers, monitor speakers are not meant | | | | Aside from the audio output, you should also consider |
| for the audience. These are speakers that performers | | | | the balance, volume control,, mix, equalization, and |
| use to help them during their show. You may also | | | | purpose. To start, you need to establish your purpose |
| come across monitor speakers that are used in | | | | for wanting these speakers. Once you have done this, |
| different places like a recording studio where the | | | | then you can move forward and choose the best |
| singer is able to hear his voice as it really is, and there | | | | monitor speakers that can be customized to your |
| is no digital enhancements or anything similar to this. It | | | | needs. |
| helps not just the singer but also the audio technicians | | | | Once you have purchased (or even before purchase) |
| create the desired effect for the song they are | | | | your speakers, you should have a fairly good idea |
| recording. These types of speakers are also known | | | | where you want to position them. This is very |
| an the reference monitors. | | | | important because sound can bounce back and affect |
| You will also come across mono, 2 channel, or | | | | the performance. For instance, if you are planning on |
| surround sound monitors speakers. Each of these | | | | doing a recording, and you will be using a microphone, if |
| speakers pay an important part in helping you decide | | | | the position of the monitor speakers are too close, or |
| the type of monitor speakers you will buy. | | | | in direct line with the microphone, then you will have |
| Mono speakers have only one audio output, and this | | | | problems. To solve this, you can turn either away from |
| means that you have less sound depth. The 2 channel | | | | each other, and stay clear of any walls or flat surface. |
| monitor speaker have a right and left speaker which | | | | This way, sound cannot bounce off and give you |
| means you get better sound frequency. With the | | | | feedback. |
| surround sound, you have the luxury of 5 to 7 | | | | Finally, the best way to properly choose your monitor |
| speakers, and if you plan to have a home theater or | | | | speakers is to make sure to get technical advice on |
| play orchestra recordings, then this is the perfect | | | | the set-up and have a demo done for you, if possible. |
| choice for you. | | | | |