When it comes to quality music production and sound designing, it’s very crucial to ensure that the studio acoustics, soundproofing and your monitor speakers all come together to complement your creativity.
Likewise, it’s equally important to also invest in a sonically accurate, comfortable and sturdy pair of monitor headphones.
At Audio-Technica, we believe in offering the tools that will enable artists and content creators to record, listen and make original music with unmatched clarity and accuracy. Afterall, we’ve been in the pursuit of audio innovation for over 60 years.
Our commitment to perfection is revered in the globally-accredited M-series and R-series headphones. This blog is your guide to understanding our best professional studio headphones that will support all of your music production needs. So without any further ado, let’s jump right in.
The Utility Workhorse – Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Monitor Headphones
Our flagship M-Series award-winning sound is synonymous with the ATH-M50x Monitor headphones, often referred to as the studio standard across the globe.
Its closed-back design makes it a powerhouse of sonically accurate performance, allowing you to use it to track instruments, vocals, playback recordings and be highly critical with your mixes for long hours without any fatigue
Its proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers, powered by rare earth magnets and the copper-clad aluminium wire voice coils provide a rich and detailed non-coloured sound, a non-compromising factor in the world of professional environments. The Monitor headphone offers a wide dynamic range with an enhanced low-end. This renders it a perfect mixing and mastering reference headphone as well as makes it a great choice for regular listening.
We have designed the ATH-M50x to withstand the demands of modern day professional use.
The circumaural shape of the headphones perfectly surrounds the ears, enabling adequate sound isolation, which is important during serious recording sessions. Speaking of serious recordings, the 90-degree swivelling earcups enable single-ear monitoring at ease, and the earpad and headband are made of professional grade material, ensuring marathon studio sessions are comfortable, accurate and productive.
The ATH-M50x is highly recommended by musicians and sound engineers in India as well. Priced under INR 20,000, it is the go-to choice of professional studio monitor headphones in the music industry.
Uncoloured Sound for your professional ears – Audio-Technica ATH-M40x studio monitor headphones
The ATH-M40x is just the right headphone for those who seek a flat, uncoloured sound with accurate frequency response. Highly revered for its flat sonic signature enabling quality mixing and mastering, The ATH-M40x Monitor Headphones are powered by 40 mm proprietary drivers This monitor headphone is a top choice for individuals who seek relatively inexpensive studio headphones without compromising on sonic precision.
The ATH-M40x is built sturdy just like the other members of the M-series headphones, using high-quality professional-grade materials that can easily withstand the heavy workload of a recording studio environment.
The swivelling earcups offer the flexibility that is demanded by producers and DJs alike. For its performance and sonic accuracy, the ATH-M40x is very reasonably priced, usually under INR 10,000.
Entry to the Professional World of Sound – Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Headphones
The Audio-Technica ATH-M20x is a great entry-point in the world of professional monitoring for the budding producer in India. We believe in bringing professional audio to everyone, and this headphone materializes this vision of ours. The ATH-M20x does not sacrifice on the signature M-series audio, instead, it accurately reproduces audio information with its 40 mm drivers, enabling recording enthusiasts to venture into the world of music production confidently.
The Show Stopper – Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Open-Back Monitor Headphones.
To achieve the very highest standards of mixing and mastering, a broad, natural soundstage is essential, and in that case we recommend the ATH-R70x. It is our first open-back reference headphone, and it is a flagship product that is in a category of its own.
The acoustically open housings which are made of aluminium honeycomb mesh are designed to produce a natural and open sound which makes it feel like you are listening to a pair of high-end studio monitors in a room with great acoustics. It is what makes them gold-standard in the open-back headphones category that is often preferred by professionals for mixing and mastering.
Its lightweight construction and our exclusive 3D wing support have made it to be the most comfortable even during extended mixing sessions.
FAQs
Which are the best headphones for music production in India?
Audio-technica ATH-M50x (closed-back) and ATH-R70x (open-back) are the top models from the M and R series that are highly recommended for professional monitoring during music production.
Should I choose wired headphones or wireless headphones for recording?
The use of wired headphones in recording is usually recommended to prevent issues with latency and audio lag that may arise when using Bluetooth powered wireless headphones for recording.
Are open-back headphones best for mixing and mastering?
Yes, open-back headphones such as the ATH-R70x are generally preferred in mixing and mastering because they have a more natural and spacious sound and are sonically accurate.
Can Bluetooth headphones be used for professional music production?
Bluetooth headphones are typically not suitable in serious professional use such as recording, mixing, or mastering because of latency and compression problems
Which Audio-Technica headphones are most popular for music production?
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x is generally regarded as the most popular headphone from the award-winning M-series.