Ultra Portable Mac & PC HQ Playback setup for about $1800
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 8414 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
I am a big sucker for quality on the go. I want something that has to be fairly minimalist and be portable, so after a bit of research I figured this is what I'll be getting when funds are available. I thought I'd share it here for anyone who is looking for a similar setup.
This setup is just for audio output and input. It is emphasizing sound quality over quantity. Why? Well if making a good mix matters to you.. then you'll want to get good playback gear.
The prices are listed are retail prices so I imagine you could find them cheaper by buying used or looking for deals.
Focusrite Forte - $530.00
2-In 4-Out
Legendary Focusrite Preamps
Rugged Aluminum Case
24bit/192khz Resolution
Color Oled Display
Touch Controls
Midnight Plug-in Suite
Sennheiser HD650 - $550.00
10hz - 39.5khz Frequency Range
Open Circumaural Design
300 Ohms
Selected, matched headphone systems with very tight tolerances (+/- 1dB)
Optimized magnet systems for minimizing harmonic and intermodulation distortion
Titanium finish
Quality metal mesh covers for superb open and transparent sound
Reinforced, insensitive to handling noise
Plated 1/4" jack plug with adapter lead to 3.5 mm jack plug
1-year warranty
Fender Passport Studio - $650.00
Mag Review here : http://www.recordingmag.com/productrevi ... 03/86.html
Amplifier Type: Class-D
Height: 23" (58.42cm)
Width: 29" (73.66cm)
Depth: 11" (27.94cm)
Output Power: 150 Watts
Speaker: Two FOCAL 5" Polyglass Cone Woofers
Horn/Tweeter: Two FOCAL Aluminum/Magnesium Inverted Dome Tweeters
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Inputs: Two balanced 1/4" TRS inputs
Auxillary Input: 1/8" Stereo
Headphone Jack: 1/8" Stereo
Speaker Jack: 1/4"
Controls: Level, Bass and Treble Room Correction Switches Protective
Cabinet Material: Injection-Molded Outer Housing
Notes about the Fender Passport Studio : They can also work as a PA system for small live shows if needed.
This setup is just for audio output and input. It is emphasizing sound quality over quantity. Why? Well if making a good mix matters to you.. then you'll want to get good playback gear.
The prices are listed are retail prices so I imagine you could find them cheaper by buying used or looking for deals.
Focusrite Forte - $530.00
2-In 4-Out
Legendary Focusrite Preamps
Rugged Aluminum Case
24bit/192khz Resolution
Color Oled Display
Touch Controls
Midnight Plug-in Suite
Sennheiser HD650 - $550.00
10hz - 39.5khz Frequency Range
Open Circumaural Design
300 Ohms
Selected, matched headphone systems with very tight tolerances (+/- 1dB)
Optimized magnet systems for minimizing harmonic and intermodulation distortion
Titanium finish
Quality metal mesh covers for superb open and transparent sound
Reinforced, insensitive to handling noise
Plated 1/4" jack plug with adapter lead to 3.5 mm jack plug
1-year warranty
Fender Passport Studio - $650.00
Mag Review here : http://www.recordingmag.com/productrevi ... 03/86.html
Amplifier Type: Class-D
Height: 23" (58.42cm)
Width: 29" (73.66cm)
Depth: 11" (27.94cm)
Output Power: 150 Watts
Speaker: Two FOCAL 5" Polyglass Cone Woofers
Horn/Tweeter: Two FOCAL Aluminum/Magnesium Inverted Dome Tweeters
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Inputs: Two balanced 1/4" TRS inputs
Auxillary Input: 1/8" Stereo
Headphone Jack: 1/8" Stereo
Speaker Jack: 1/4"
Controls: Level, Bass and Treble Room Correction Switches Protective
Cabinet Material: Injection-Molded Outer Housing
Notes about the Fender Passport Studio : They can also work as a PA system for small live shows if needed.
Last edited by V0RT3X on Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:17 pm, edited 8 times in total.
- KVRAF
- 35297 posts since 14 Sep, 2002 from In teh net
Amazing how the 650's have stood the test of time. I have them myself at home, I'm not sure about portability though, the downside of them is being open is they leak, and let in, a lot of sound so are not much use on the road unless you are somewhere quiet with no one else around.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 8414 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
Yah well I just figured that for when your in a hotel or something and need to do some touch ups on a mix that these would be great. I imagine for most listening tasks where your in a public place these might be a bit much, but i think for most things they would work great.aMUSEd wrote:Amazing how the 650's have stood the test of time. I have them myself at home, I'm not sure about portability though, the downside of them is being open is they leak, and let in, a lot of sound so are not much use on the road unless you are somewhere quiet with no one else around.
I guess if someone was wanted they could get a pair that does'nt leak instead but i ended up picking these for quality of sound.
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- KVRAF
- 2746 posts since 13 Feb, 2012 from Amsterdam
So the headphones would be a bit much for a public place? The monitors are just fine when sitting in a cafe or on the train?V0RT3X wrote:I imagine for most listening tasks where your in a public place these might be a bit much, but i think for most things they would work great.
*I left out the hotelroom bit on purpose, couldn't resist
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 8414 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
BDeep wrote:So the headphones would be a bit much for a public place? The monitors are just fine when sitting in a cafe or on the train?V0RT3X wrote:I imagine for most listening tasks where your in a public place these might be a bit much, but i think for most things they would work great.
*I left out the hotelroom bit on purpose, couldn't resist
I meant because of the headphone leakage, and then I meant that they are worth it regardless so they woudl work well for whatever you needed.
I'd wear them in mcdonalds and work on a track if i had to.
- KVRAF
- 16398 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
For ultra portable, this might be useful, it runs the full version of Windows 8:
http://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS ... e_8_M80TA/
http://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS ... e_8_M80TA/
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 8414 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
Too small for me, some might like that i guess. I'm pretty happy with my MBP and if i get a tablet it will probably be an Ipad.Uncle E wrote:For ultra portable, this might be useful, it runs the full version of Windows 8:
http://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS ... e_8_M80TA/