Hello Rusty!
As you referred to me in the original post, I just figured I'd briefly explain what I mainly use the analyzer for. It's as simple as me not having a subwoofer or a reliable set of headphones for the bass. Neither my monitors nor my studio heaphones have any noteworthy bass-response under 70hz or so, which is where most of my bass is usually. I have a set of headphones that are of the "gamer-kind", which I've learned to use for bass. So, what I do when mixing usually, is that I use the analyzer to check the bass. I've learned through my time mixing my things just about how I want it to sound, or at least the general idea. It's in no way any substitute for the final mix and master (where I find enough systems to listen to, and reliably mix the bass), but it's an easy way for me to keep it in control while I'm doing the heavy work.On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:44 AM, Rusty Perez <rustys.lists@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Yes Ralf and J. your distinction between measuring and just
visualizing makes lots of sense to me. And Julien, I think you are
basically saying the same thing. A graphical tool may make it quicker
and easier to isolate problems and take measurements to improve audio
quality.
Monty, I'm going to play a little devil's advocate here.
I wouldn't say that anyone needs to throw away their measurement tools
when engineering equipment for best performance, but I have heard of
blind listening comparisons where audiofiles couldn't reliably tell
the difference between two given studio amplifiers, or between given
sets of speaker cables.
I recognize that "just listen" may be a trite way of dismissing valid
points, but isn't listening the primary goal here?
But I do agree with you that if using a visual representation helps
more quickly and accurately improve the auditory experience, then
that's a good thing.
Interesting stuff
Rusty
On 7/4/13, Ralf Mardorf <ralf.mardorf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Visualisation is helpful for troubleshooting, if e.g. something does
> sound distorted, then taking a look at a meterbridge could be
> timesaving.
> Phase correlation does ensure that the phases are ok for airplay.
> However, visualisation isn't needed, but could be helpful.
>
> For analog recordings measurements at least are needed for bias
> calibration.
>
> Regards,
> Ralf
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