All these years I've done sound editing for my videos using the cheap speakers that came with my computers. My reasoning for doing this was that I figured most people would be viewing my work on a computer, and most people probably use the cheap speakers that come with their computers.
I've been informed by some members of these forums that it's in my best interest to get some reasonable audio speakers. I was told the following, "If instead you use cheap PC speakers that, say, have a mid-range peak, then you will subconsciously adjust the sound on your editing PC to make things more balanced. Trouble is now the sound will be poor on a system with good speakers."
I wasn't even sure what exactly mid-range peak was. So I was told this by another member: "Mid-range peak merely means that the middle range of the frequency spectrum is reproduced louder than the bass and treble ranges. All audio devices have this problem, not a single one has ever yet been produced that doesn't! However, some are much better at avoiding it than others. A typical classic hi-fi system might have a frequency response like 50 to 20K +-1dB, which is very good. The cheap speakers that come with your computer might be 100 to 14K +-6dB with the + part mostly in the middle range. These speakers emphasize the middle vocal area and diminish the highs and lows. If you use these and correct the sound to be pleasing, those who then listen to it on good speakers will end up with a muddy hole in the middle where you've reduced the mid frequencies and will have very loud treble and bass. It would be quite unpleasant for them."
I'm a bit of a newb here, so if anybody cares to elaborate further on what these gentleman said here I'd be grateful.
I was just wondering what kind of speakers I should get for video editing? What do you use? What do you recommend?
Am I correct in assuming that if something sounds good while being played on sophisticated speakers then it's liable to sound better on less sophisticated speakers than if you had edited on cheap speakers to begin with... kinda like a trickle-down effect ?
Also, I've heard that your atmosphere makes a difference when it comes to the editing of your sound. Most editing stations are gonna simply consist of a table in a room. Mine is in my bedroom surrounded by typical furniture. I don't believe most people have elaborate padded rooms to work in, which I suppose would be the most ideal thing... but I've always applied my earlier logic of editing on cheap speakers to this kinda thing... I figured that if you're editing in a bedroom, then it's all good cause that's more than likely where your work will be viewed by people.
I figured I could build a little structure out of foam covered PVC pipe and place it over the work station and myself... but I don't think that'd be very practical lol.
...or maybe that kind of thing is only really helpful when it comes to sound recording. I've heard of people covering things like plastic crates with foam and sticking their microphone in there. I've also heard of people going in closets to record audio.
Do you think this kinda thing is necessary? I guess ultimately this is a "It's up to you" situation, but I was just wondering what you guys think.
Any info or help would be greatly appreciated.
I've been informed by some members of these forums that it's in my best interest to get some reasonable audio speakers. I was told the following, "If instead you use cheap PC speakers that, say, have a mid-range peak, then you will subconsciously adjust the sound on your editing PC to make things more balanced. Trouble is now the sound will be poor on a system with good speakers."
I wasn't even sure what exactly mid-range peak was. So I was told this by another member: "Mid-range peak merely means that the middle range of the frequency spectrum is reproduced louder than the bass and treble ranges. All audio devices have this problem, not a single one has ever yet been produced that doesn't! However, some are much better at avoiding it than others. A typical classic hi-fi system might have a frequency response like 50 to 20K +-1dB, which is very good. The cheap speakers that come with your computer might be 100 to 14K +-6dB with the + part mostly in the middle range. These speakers emphasize the middle vocal area and diminish the highs and lows. If you use these and correct the sound to be pleasing, those who then listen to it on good speakers will end up with a muddy hole in the middle where you've reduced the mid frequencies and will have very loud treble and bass. It would be quite unpleasant for them."
I'm a bit of a newb here, so if anybody cares to elaborate further on what these gentleman said here I'd be grateful.
I was just wondering what kind of speakers I should get for video editing? What do you use? What do you recommend?
Am I correct in assuming that if something sounds good while being played on sophisticated speakers then it's liable to sound better on less sophisticated speakers than if you had edited on cheap speakers to begin with... kinda like a trickle-down effect ?
Also, I've heard that your atmosphere makes a difference when it comes to the editing of your sound. Most editing stations are gonna simply consist of a table in a room. Mine is in my bedroom surrounded by typical furniture. I don't believe most people have elaborate padded rooms to work in, which I suppose would be the most ideal thing... but I've always applied my earlier logic of editing on cheap speakers to this kinda thing... I figured that if you're editing in a bedroom, then it's all good cause that's more than likely where your work will be viewed by people.
I figured I could build a little structure out of foam covered PVC pipe and place it over the work station and myself... but I don't think that'd be very practical lol.
...or maybe that kind of thing is only really helpful when it comes to sound recording. I've heard of people covering things like plastic crates with foam and sticking their microphone in there. I've also heard of people going in closets to record audio.
Do you think this kinda thing is necessary? I guess ultimately this is a "It's up to you" situation, but I was just wondering what you guys think.
Any info or help would be greatly appreciated.