The Yamaha HPH-MT8 are studio monitor and live sound headphones of exceptional quality. From the studio to the stage, these high-performance headphones will help you put the finishing touches on your audio mixes and cast your source material in a realistic light. Yamaha HPH-MT8 is loaded with 45 mm neodymium dynamic drivers for accurate sound reproduction across the audible spectrum. The comfortable ABS headband, ear cups and cushions are designed to withstand long hours of mixing. The Yamaha HPH-MT8s come with a carrying case, a 1.2 and 3-meter detachable cable and a 1/4" adapter.
Closes-back (closed-back), round-the-ear design
So two factors come into play here: closed-back ear cups and a circumaural (round-the-ear) design. The closed-back design means the headphones offer increased isolation from outside sources, making them suitable for use on stages where you are surrounded by loud audio. The round-the-ear design means they close around the ears for a fine wearing comfort. And you create a nice bass response needed for mixing applications.
Can you mix with headphones?
Monitoring in a reliable, treated acoustic environment (with speakers you trust) is almost always better than mixing with headphones. But today's headphones for mixing have become so sophisticated that they are sometimes a better alternative for audio enthusiasts without a great room and reliable speakers. So take, for example, this Yamaha HPH-MT8. These headphones are built from the ground up for mixing. Their drivers and ear cups are designed to eliminate external resonance, so what you hear in your HPH-MT8 stays true to the audio source.
Tool or fun?
These headphones are made for analytical reproduction of audio. Both for live and in the studio. The Yamaha HPH-MT8 is not a top recommendation for mere listening pleasure. They are tools. So if you are looking for solid mixes that can be transferred from system to system, these headphones should be high on your list!
Yamaha HPH-MT8 features:
- color finish: black (also available in white, the HPH-MT8W)
- designed specifically for mixing (studio and live sound)
- sheds light on the problem areas of a mix
- suitable for stage or studio
- 45mm CCAW neodymium drivers reproduce the full audible spectrum (15Hz-28kHz)
- comfortable design - made for long mixing sessions
- closed back - provides isolation from outside noise
- circumaural design - wraps around the ear for deep, accurate bass
- ear cups fold up for one-on-one monitoring
- impedance: 37 ohms
- sensitivity: 102 dB/mW
- Includes carrying case, 1.2 and 3 meter detachable cable and 1/4" adapter (mini-jack - jack)
