Question 1

Q1: Just switching to Mono (Izotope Ozone 5) in my DAW using my main monitors will not produce the same results? Q2: Headphone out to TS or TRS cable?

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Yeah you can reference mono with Ozone but the avantone is more than just a mono reference. Since it is a single tweeter unlike a standard near field which is usually 2 way consisting of a tweeter and a woofer, the sound is much different. It more or less replicates the sound of a tv, radio, or computer speaker but with a flat freq response unlike those examples which exaggerate certain frequencies to make things sound "better". Although they are full range, they really only help with freq between about 90hz - 15K so you won't be able to hear sub notes or really high end clarity. Many times I've thought the mix sounded good but when I switched to the avantone the vocals sounded too far back or the "mid" bass was barely audible or the hi hats were too up front, etc. For connections, I would recommend using a secondary output from your soundcard instead of a headphone jack. Should be able to connect with a 1/4" cable or an XLR to 1/4" if you get the active ones.

Question 2

Is the better to purchase two of these monitors (left and right balance) or try to work with one? Thanks for the help! lowbitlogic.com

Accepted Answer

If you want to check your mix in mono, purchase only one.  It would be the equivalent of checking your mix through the proverbial old car radio speaker.  If you have no other studio monitors, then purchase two.

Question 3

Do i go both l and r into a single trs to the mixcube or do i go from any of the two channels but activating the "mono" switch on my daw ??

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best bet is to use the mono setting on the DAW. otherwise you would want some sort of summing rather than a direct connect from L+R channels. one way is to get yourself a monitor controller which allows easy switching across your monitors and typically has a mono button so you can check mono on the Avantone and your regular monitors as well.

Question 4

Is this model, the black one, like the picture or the other cream colored version. It changes to cream color when in cart.

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Mine came in as the butter cream version. Its a great speaker in any color, but I love the unique cream color too. The finish is so smooth and unlike anything I've seen. I love everything about this piece of gear. At mix time its definitely worth the $ to me.

ASIN	B003BQ1Y82
Antenna Location	For Professional Audio Engineering and Music Mixing
Audio Driver Size	5.25 Inches
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Audio Output Mode	Mono
Best Sellers Rank	#50,258 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #98 in Studio Audio Monitors
Brand	Avantone
Built-In Media	Stands
Color	Cream
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Laptop, MP3 Player, Smartphone, Tablet
Connectivity Protocol	XLR, TRS
Connectivity Technology	TRS, XLR
Control Method	Remote
Controller Type	Corded electric
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (76)
Enclosure Material	Mdf, Paper
Is Waterproof	FALSE
Item Dimensions D x W x H	10"D x 12"W x 15"H
Item Weight	13.71 Pounds
MP3 player	No
Manufacturer	Avantone Pro
Model Name	Pro Active MixCube
Model Number	AM
Mounting Type	Plug Mount
Number of Audio Channels	3.0
Number of Items	1
Power Source	Corded Electric
Speaker Maximum Output Power	60 Watts
Speaker Size	5.25 Inches
Speaker Type	Monitor
Specific Uses For Product	Home entertainment, professional audio engineering, music mixing, and everyday use with computers, televisions, car stereos, and portable devices
Subwoofer Diameter	5.25 Inches
UPC	852437001194 038081508955
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	2-Year Warranty
Warranty Type	Extended
Woofer Diameter	5.25 Inches

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