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Neil Kissoon · August 26th, 2003, 06:28 PM

Hey guys, I wanted to know what you thought of these DJ monitoring headphones, I'm on a tight budget and I can get one off a friend for my shot, they're the same price as the sony 7506, It'll save me a little dough if I use his, Thanks as usual to everybody out there who always so helpful,

Panasonic RP-DJ1200A
DJ Headphones, silver in color
MSRP $199.95
Free-Style Monitoring with Swing Arm System Yes
Reversible Housing Yes
Foldable Yes
Voice Coil C.C.A.W. (Copper Clad Aluminum Wound) voice coil
Stereo Plug 24K gold plated
Cord Type coil cord for convenient DJ use
Maximum Input 1500mW
Frequency Response 8Hz-30kHz
Carrying Pouch Included
Color silver/black

Neil

Mike Rehmus · August 27th, 2003, 01:37 PM

The use of headphones on a shoot is to monitor the sound level and quality and listen for external problems. Most shoot conditions won't allow you to develop a detailed and critical estimate of the sound. There is just too much going on too rapidly.

I have to use earbuds with my on-the-shoulder camera and I don't have any more problems (surprises) than (or less) than when I wear my hardshell headphones or my Sony noise-cancelers.

I think the critical and focused (mental focus) ear is more important than the particular model and brand of headphone.

Why do they call them headphones rather than earphones?

Mike Rehmus · August 27th, 2003, 01:37 PM

The use of headphones on a shoot is to monitor the sound level and quality and listen for external problems. Most shoot conditions won't allow you to develop a detailed and critical estimate of the sound. There is just too much going on too rapidly.

I have to use earbuds with my on-the-shoulder camera and I don't have any more problems (surprises) than (or less) than when I wear my hardshell headphones or my Sony noise-cancelers.

I think the critical and focused (mental focus) ear is more important than the particular model and brand of headphone.

Why do they call them headphones rather than earphones?

Neil Kissoon · August 27th, 2003, 01:39 PM

Thanks for the advice, Mike.

August 26th, 2003, 06:28 PM	#1
Neil Kissoon Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NY Posts: 56	Headphone Help Hey guys, I wanted to know what you thought of these DJ monitoring headphones, I'm on a tight budget and I can get one off a friend for my shot, they're the same price as the sony 7506, It'll save me a little dough if I use his, Thanks as usual to everybody out there who always so helpful, Panasonic RP-DJ1200A DJ Headphones, silver in color MSRP $199.95 Free-Style Monitoring with Swing Arm System Yes Reversible Housing Yes Foldable Yes Voice Coil C.C.A.W. (Copper Clad Aluminum Wound) voice coil Stereo Plug 24K gold plated Cord Type coil cord for convenient DJ use Maximum Input 1500mW Frequency Response 8Hz-30kHz Carrying Pouch Included Color silver/black Neil

August 27th, 2003, 01:37 PM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	The use of headphones on a shoot is to monitor the sound level and quality and listen for external problems. Most shoot conditions won't allow you to develop a detailed and critical estimate of the sound. There is just too much going on too rapidly. I have to use earbuds with my on-the-shoulder camera and I don't have any more problems (surprises) than (or less) than when I wear my hardshell headphones or my Sony noise-cancelers. I think the critical and focused (mental focus) ear is more important than the particular model and brand of headphone. Why do they call them headphones rather than earphones? __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

August 27th, 2003, 01:37 PM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	The use of headphones on a shoot is to monitor the sound level and quality and listen for external problems. Most shoot conditions won't allow you to develop a detailed and critical estimate of the sound. There is just too much going on too rapidly. I have to use earbuds with my on-the-shoulder camera and I don't have any more problems (surprises) than (or less) than when I wear my hardshell headphones or my Sony noise-cancelers. I think the critical and focused (mental focus) ear is more important than the particular model and brand of headphone. Why do they call them headphones rather than earphones? __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

August 27th, 2003, 01:39 PM	#4
Neil Kissoon Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NY Posts: 56	headphones Thanks for the advice, Mike.