Realphones by dSONIQ (Headphone Monitoring Tool)

The Realphones app/plugin makes your headphone audio sound like it’s coming through the expensive monitoring system of a high end recording studio control room. Some folks feel this can be useful with regard to producing good mixes. Others disagree.

*NOTE: *In my opinion* apps/plugins like Realphones (or Sonarworks, Waves Abbey Road Studio 3, Acustica Sienna, etc.) aren’t necessary for producing good podcast audio using headphones (studio monitors are a different story), but they can be useful for some folks. Remember, it’s always perfectly fine to simply get accustomed to your particular headphones over time and rely on them without the use of software like this.

I haven’t tried Realphones yet (Pricing: $69-$179 for different options).

Here’s a good review video I found with lots more info and sound examples: Is REALPHONES 1.8 really better than Sonarworks & Acustica Sienna for mixing on headphones?

From the Realphones website:

• A professional studio control room in your headphones.
• Modeling the sound of various models of professional monitors and consumer audio speakers, Check how your mix behaves under different listening conditions.
• Night club and car cabin for mix-checking.

What are you thoughts? Comment below.

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