kerochan
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Q: Is this monitor set up good for Logic?

Hi,

I have a small room,  I am working on a pair of Genelec 8040b main monitors,  and I would like to get a small pair of monitors to hear any unwanted frequencies,  would a pair of AVANTONE MiXCUBES be good for this purpose?

 

And would I actually be able to mix start on the mix cubes, then move to the mains?  advice?

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015), OS X El Capitan (10.11.3)

Posted on Sep 28, 2016 12:22 PM

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Q: Is this monitor set up good for Logic?

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  • by JimmyCMPIT,Helpful

    JimmyCMPIT JimmyCMPIT Sep 29, 2016 9:10 AM in response to kerochan
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    Sep 29, 2016 9:10 AM in response to kerochan

    21 reviews on sweetwater and they are all very positive.

    http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MixCubesAct/reviews

    also I've ordered from these guys before, I think they're excellent and very professional.

  • by kerochan,

    kerochan kerochan Sep 29, 2016 9:11 AM in response to JimmyCMPIT
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    Sep 29, 2016 9:11 AM in response to JimmyCMPIT

    Thanks for this Jimmy

    I have ordered the Avantones, hopefully I will keep them forever.

  • by JimmyCMPIT,

    JimmyCMPIT JimmyCMPIT Sep 29, 2016 9:16 AM in response to kerochan
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    Sep 29, 2016 9:16 AM in response to kerochan

    they look like a righteous set of monitors, but the problem with an audiophiles is unless it's a '59 strat at some point you will eventually see something else that sends a chunk of your old gear to craigs-list for some something smaller, better and louder, or worse; vintage and priced for auction at Sotheby's

  • by kerochan,

    kerochan kerochan Sep 29, 2016 9:24 AM in response to JimmyCMPIT
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    Sep 29, 2016 9:24 AM in response to JimmyCMPIT

    yeah, ya right there, my old late 70s Telecaster is worth 10 ten times what I paid for it now!

     

    But I just sold a G4 tower/screen & Pro Tools 6, cost £3000 13 years ago, just sold for £30.00!!

    thats 100x   less than I paid for it!

  • by midnighte13,Helpful

    midnighte13 midnighte13 Sep 29, 2016 9:35 AM in response to kerochan
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    Sep 29, 2016 9:35 AM in response to kerochan

    Essentially, mix cubes serve the purpose of giving you the sound that an average user will be listening with. In the industry, we lovingly call then sh*tbox speakers. Why? Cause they sound like your typical bookshelf system or crappy car stereo. If your mix sounds good on them, they should sound good on any system.

     

    Always start out your mix with your mains, in this case your Genelecs. Use the mix cubes as reference when your mix is pretty well put together. Use them to make your adjustments, but always go back to your mains as well. I have a pair and they've served me well for years. Sweetwater will get you what you need as recommended below. Tim Harrington is my guy. He can get you in the right direction.

  • by JimmyCMPIT,

    JimmyCMPIT JimmyCMPIT Sep 29, 2016 9:36 AM in response to kerochan
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    Sep 29, 2016 9:36 AM in response to kerochan

    I band sawed my '78 strat so I could make the cut-away work for a lefty, not the best modification in retrospect. Enjoy that Tele, I have a G&L that I have resisted any further enhancements to Leo's original vision.

     

    and to reiterate on sweetwater, they are not only great go work with, they are great after you make your purchase as well. It's a rare thing and I value their ethic.