Re: how to select my speakers
2014/06/06 04:10:10
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Are the computer speakers active or passive (do they have an amplifier=active?) If they're active, I think it's better to connect them to the line outs of Focusrite.
If you want somewhat decent sound quality you need to spend around 200 dollars at least, IMO, for beginner level active monitor speakers.
The cheapest way to nice sound quality could be buying a 15 years old hi-fi set (amplifier and speakers).
Good headphones are a better alternative than small PC-speakers. You just need A LOT of trial and error and use of reference tracks and an analyzer to learn to record/mix/master so that the result sounds decent on any music system. That trial and error you'll need with the speaker as well, though.
SONAR PE 8.5.3, Asus P5B, 2,4 Ghz Dual Core, 4 Gb RAM, GF 7300, EMU 1820, Bluetube Pre - Kontakt4, Ozone, Addictive Drums, PSP Mixpack2, Melda Creative Pack, Melodyne Plugin etc.
The benefit of being a middle aged amateur is the low number of years of frustration ahead of you.