Dynaudio Professional has published Choosing by Ear – Practical Loudspeaker and Monitor Systems Evaluation.
Authored by Paul Mac, the paper promises a practical guide to monitor selection for multiple stereo and 5.1 monitor set-ups, recording studios and broadcast production facilities.
‘Monitors must be the most overhyped and least understood part of the audio chain,’ says Dynaudio Professional Global Business Manager, Fred Speckeen. ‘Paul Mac brings his own extensive experience and the AES20 standard to this paper, providing a practical approach to selecting monitors via critical listening. Inspired by the fact that monitor selection by systematic blindfold tests is increasingly common at the highest levels of the pro audio industry, this paper covers the issues of listening environment, listening material and the listening process. Buying monitors is one of the most critical and expensive decisions each of us has to make in assembling a studio that's a joy to work in. We hope that this paper contributes to making that process a success for everyone.’
The paper is available as a free download, along with accompanying audio files for stereo and multichannel system configuration.
