Very compact headphones for monitoring audio? at DVinfo.net

David A. Johnson · January 24th, 2004, 07:34 PM

I will hopefully be traveling to Africa next summer doing documentary work. Needless to say, I am concerned about traveling as light as possible.

I want to be able to monitor my sound (DVX100a), but do not want to carry bulky over-ear headphones. And I don't want to use cheapo walkman-style in-ear headphones (no isolation from direct sounds).

So, is there compact solution that provides good isolation? I wondered if there were something similar to the in-ear monitors that musicians wear in performances. Thanks for any ideas...

Douglas Spotted Eagle · January 24th, 2004, 08:41 PM

Etymotics. I love em'! I use them for my in-ear onstage monitoring, and also use a pair for monitoring what's being recorded. They are electric, so they can even stand getting a little wet, sound fabulous. I have a pair of ER6 and a pair of ER 4.
The 6's are just fine for most everything.
http://www.etymotic.com/

Matt Stahley · January 25th, 2004, 11:41 AM

I agree I have the ER-6 and they sound great.

Dave Largent · January 26th, 2004, 02:31 AM

Well I'll add that I was looking for compact
headphones myself and recently tried these Sonys.
They don't cut the mustard. Not much real-life
difference between these and Sony 7506
weight-wise.
Less comfortable. Less volume. Less isolation.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=225498&is=REG

January 24th, 2004, 07:34 PM	#1
David A. Johnson New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 21	Very compact headphones for monitoring audio? I will hopefully be traveling to Africa next summer doing documentary work. Needless to say, I am concerned about traveling as light as possible. I want to be able to monitor my sound (DVX100a), but do not want to carry bulky over-ear headphones. And I don't want to use cheapo walkman-style in-ear headphones (no isolation from direct sounds). So, is there compact solution that provides good isolation? I wondered if there were something similar to the in-ear monitors that musicians wear in performances. Thanks for any ideas... __________________ David A. Johnson past - photojournalist present - IT admin future - documentarian

January 24th, 2004, 08:41 PM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Etymotics. I love em'! I use them for my in-ear onstage monitoring, and also use a pair for monitoring what's being recorded. They are electric, so they can even stand getting a little wet, sound fabulous. I have a pair of ER6 and a pair of ER 4. The 6's are just fine for most everything. http://www.etymotic.com/ __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

January 25th, 2004, 11:41 AM	#3
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	I agree I have the ER-6 and they sound great.

January 26th, 2004, 02:31 AM	#4
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Well I'll add that I was looking for compact headphones myself and recently tried these Sonys. They don't cut the mustard. Not much real-life difference between these and Sony 7506 weight-wise. Less comfortable. Less volume. Less isolation. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=225498&is=REG