Should You be using the same headphones for mixing and recording?

                                    TURNS OUT NO.....

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FOR RECORDING:

 For recording, closed-back headphones are recommended as they isolate outside noise and prevent sound bleed into the microphone. They provide a focused and clear sound for the musician to monitor their performance. Dynamic headphones are often preferred for recording as they are more durable and can handle loud volumes without distortion. Some popular models of closed-back headphones for recording include the Shure SRH440 and Sony MDR-7506 (below).

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FOR MIXING:

On the other hand, for mixing, open-back headphones are recommended as they provide a wider soundstage and allow for a more accurate representation of the mix. They have a more neutral sound compared to closed-back headphones and are better suited for long listening sessions when detailed adjustments are being made. Some popular models of open-back headphones for mixing include the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro and Sennheiser HD 650 (below).

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CONCLUSION:

It's important to note that while having good headphones is essential for recording and mixing, it's also important to test your mix on other playback devices like speakers to ensure it translates well across different mediums.

GENE SIMMONS LIMITED EDITION SIGNATURE GIBSON BASS...

 Gibson and Gene Simmons have joined up for a limited edition Signature Bass Guitar based on the Kiss member's heavily modified1959 EB-0 

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   We all know Gene Simmons, Original member of the iconic band Kiss. Along with Stanley, Simmons is one of the two only original members that remains in the lineup. Thats right so an original kiss member gets a Gibson Signature model. Sorry tommy Thayer, ha-ha!!!

  This is the first short scale bass to come out of the Gibson Custom Shop. And first to be produced at large numbers. I personally love Short Scale Bass guitars. And this is the only of its kind from Gibson. It has slight differences than the original such as the Grover Tuners instead of the banjo like tuners from before. It has a string thru body construction. Overall, a very interesting Bass Guitar. But the price may leave some of us just that. Interested but not a buyer at the price of $6,999. Quite steep I'd say, but the specs are below. So, judge for yourself. And if you end up with one let us know what you think.

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The specs that you will find on Gibson.com 

BODY:

Body Finish

Nitrocellulose VOS

Body Shape

Double Cutaway EB-0

Body Material

Mahogany

Body Style

EB

Binding

Single Ply White, Top

NECK:

Scale Length

774.7 mm / 30.5 in

Fingerboard Material

Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius

304.8 mm / 12 in

Fret Count

20

Frets

Low Profile (.045)

Nut Material

Corian

Nut Width

40.64 mm / 1.6 in

HARDWARE:

Finish

Chrome VOS

Bridge

Kluson High Mass

Tailpiece

String Ferrules, Top and Back

Tuning Machines

Grover Mini Bass

Pickguard

Gene Simmons EB-0, Black 4-ply

Truss Rod

Standard

Truss Rod Cover

Non Vintage; "Gene" Hot Stamp in White

Control Knobs

Black Speed

Strap Buttons

Aluminum

Pickup Covers

Chrome, with Chrome EB-0 Hand Rest Over Bridge

ELECTRONICS:

Bridge Pickup: Rhythm SG Bass

CONTROLS: Master Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Ceramic Capacitor

Output Jack: 1/4in. Switchcraft

EXTRAS: 

Strings Gauge

.045, .065, .085, .105

Case

Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass Hardshell with Gene Simmons Signature Reproduction

Accessories

Certificate of Authenticity

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Inlays

Acrylic Dot

Joint

Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit

RICK BEATO SIGNATURE GIBSON NEW RUN NEW COLOR!!!

                   RICK BEATO LES PAUL SPEACIAL 

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Gibson has declared a second collaboration with YouTube star Rick Beato. The hugely famous instructor, maker and moderator has worked with the Nashville guitar goliath on a second completion for the Les Paul Special Double Cut that was uncovered the year before.

Beato has is giving his proceeds produced by his model to the Save The Music Foundation, which donates north of 15,000 instruments to more than 100 school and local area projects in the US yearly.

"Ultimately, I only agreed to do the project if we could donate the proceeds to a charity to support music for children," he said. "I'm a music teacher, and supporting access to music education is what my channel is all about."

The guitar continues as before fundamentally changed DC as in the past, enlivened by two of Beato's number one guitars, a mid 2000s TV Yellow Les Paul Special Double Cut and his Pelham Blue Les Paul Standard.

The principal change to the standard Les Paul DC is a 1/4" more slender body than, which as per Beato, gives it a SG quality which, he says "catches a portion of the wizardry of the 65 SG. "I feel the guitar's more slender body gives it more resonance."

The very playable Slim Taper-profile neck and a 22-fret, 12"radius Indian rosewood fingerboard -  "Not too big and incredibly comfortable to play", Beato says. - in addition to a Graph Tech nut and acrylic dot inlays and truss rod cover embellished with Beato's signature.

Hardware is the usual, classic Gibson Tune-O-Matic bridge and the P-90s featured on the Blue Mist.

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