I’ve covered numerous topics under the recording umbrella and its definitely one of my favorite topics but I haven’t really gone into detail about studio monitors. I’d like to discuss some things about one in particular, the Dynaudio BM12A Powered Studio Monitor. If you clicked the link, I know what you’re thinking, “Those are expensive!” Am I right? Well, these definitely aren’t cheap but do you really want to listen to your mixes on cheap, far-from-accurate studio monitors? I don’t.
I’m of the mind that is you spend a little more dough on your monitors which happens to be the final step in delivering audio to your ears, the payoff will be substantial. The reason I feel spending a little more up front for studio monitors is this, you will spend less time comparing the mix on other speakers for continuity and therefore save yourself valuable labor hours. It really is quite simple; spend a little more, save a lot. In time, you will have actually paid for the monitors with the money you save by cutting down on mixing time.
Not only do these monitors sound great right out of the box, they also have switchable EQ contour filters and high-pass filters for use with subwoofers. The 100 watt internal amplifier delivers tons of volume to the 8 inch neodymium woofer while the separate 50 watt tweeter amp gives you plenty of volume for the detailed highs. For those who really push their monitors for high-level listening, thermal amplifier protection has been built right in so you won’t need to worry about overdriving them to destruction. Bang for your buck, you got it!
-Ryan
Tags: BM12A, Dynaudio, Recording-Equipment, Recording-Studio, Studio-Monitors
