Recommended Noise Isolating Cans for Mixing?

[jackobme]

So many threads of people saying open back are better, but i'm assuming this lets in heaps of noise. I would like something mid to high end that will cut the most sound around me as possible. Suggestions?

 

[jeid]

inb4 loads of people recommending open back/semi-open back being best for mixing.

 

[Erik Monsonis]

Never heard of those. Iso headphones for mixing?

This can be used for mixing: audio technica ath-m50

 

[jackobme]

I was looking at the M50's. I dont believe they are over the ear correct? Over the ear i would think would create better noise cancellation/isolation. Open back would let in a bunch of extra noise wouldn't it?

 

[jackobme]

I would like to get a pair i could get for tracking, such as reamping and moving mics around cabs without gettings outside noise, but that i could also use for mixing. Im guessing these two just don't go together?

 

[nezvers]

If I'm remembering right Mickrich use ath-m50 for guitar cab micing also.
Search for his cab micing with pink noise topic.
It's most suggested headphones around and that's why I got them too. They don't isolate everything, but greatly for sure.

 

[MatrixClaw]

I was looking at the M50's. I dont believe they are over the ear correct? Over the ear i would think would create better noise cancellation/isolation. Open back would let in a bunch of extra noise wouldn't it?

M50s are closed.

 

[mickrich]

I'm using JTS HP-525 for good quality noise isolation these days.
Pretty cheap, sound good, go loud without distortion and drummers LOVE them because they are light but have a very tight grip so don't fall off.
It is rumoured that they have the same drivers as Sennheiser HD25.
I have M50s that I use to check mixes but find them to sound very good, almost hi-fi.
My favourite headphones for mix checking are Sony MDR-V55 which are extremely revealing in the tricky low mid area and immediately highlight any problems in the mix.
I would highly recommend the Sonys.
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/JTS-HP-525-Black-DJ-Mixer/dp/B007PQ7NL6[/ame]
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V55-BR-Style-Headphones/dp/B007BY3PNW[/ame]

 

[jackobme]

M50's it is, thanks for the input!

 

[AD Chaos]

The M50s are not the most isolating headphones out there imo. I've tried others with more of a tight grip around the ear, albeit less comfortable, especially over a long period of time.

Can't have it all, I guess.

 

[Melb_shredder]

Audio Technica M50s +1 million

 

[prayfordarkness]

I use Shure SRH940's. They're amazing. They're closed, and provide very very good isolation, but they kind of have the sound and feel of an open back. Incredibly detailed sound. Easily the best phones I've ever used. Great for both tracking and mixing.

 

[Axonic Rot]

ATH M50s are the cheap option. They are good, but not the best thing ever. I wouldn't really want to have to mix on them exclusively. I love them for vocal tracking and field recording and having another reference, but are medium fidelity and have a claustrophobic sound to them even though they reproduce everything pretty accurately.

The new focal spirit professional is supposed be the ruler in closed back mixing and mastering department. They are $300. They are what I would try right now if I needed to get serious with mixing anything on headphones.

Official website:
http://www.focal.com/en/content/566-focal-presents-spirit-professional-monitoring-headphones

Inner Fidelity review with lots of measurements in the article:
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/two-strike-zone-focal-spirit-professional-and-spirit-classic

Gearslutz:
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/prod...-launches-spirit-professional-headphones.html

 

[KillFrenzy]

I like my M50s but the SRH940's are indeed better for what you need.

I know it's a bit off-topic but my life completely changed since I got a pair of custom IEMs. No headphones I tried (a few dozens of good ones) come close to my Unique Melody Miracle in ANY aspect but bass impact. Even in that matter, they are really good.

 

[Axonic Rot]

I just looked up the measurements for the SRH940 and honestly how do you guys deal with that? They have a such a steep low end drop off.

 

[prayfordarkness]

The fr chart I saw, they don't start rolling off until around 50 Hz, but they're rated down to 5 Hz. I honestly don't have any problems with a lack of bass though. Perhaps because they're closed, you're able to hear everything better... no interference with outside noises?
Also though, the 940's are so wonderfully detailed, that I wouldn't want any extra hype in the low end. I really couldn't believe how much detail I was hearing when I first got them. I had a pair of AKG 240's previously, and they sound just terrible now compared to the 940's. Can't use them at all anymore.
I compared them to some Sennheiser hd600, and the Shure easily beat them, imo. The Senn's did have a little more bass though, but not the detail of the 940. I've read quite a few people saying that these 940's are not as good as, but can still hang with Sennheiser hd800's even, which sell for upwards of $1500. Personally, I love the 940's!