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Neumann NDH 30 reference headphones — and immersive audio
In this week’s episode we have a look at the Neumann NDH 30 reference headphones. These premium headphones inspire confidence when it comes to mixing sound for video on open-back headphones. But the unique value is in the add-on plugin/app called RIME which turns these headphones into immersive headphones, allowing you to playback up to 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos immersive sound. Let’s have a look and a listen!
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode (the links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases):
- Neumann NDH 30 open back reference headphones — https://guitarcentercreator.pxf.io/vDmnae
- Neumann NDH 20 closed back reference headphones — https://guitarcentercreator.pxf.io/JkZrPa
- Neumann U87 Ai microphone — https://geni.us/phYZH
- Neumann RIME plugin — https://www.neumann.com/en-us/products/software/rime
- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — https://geni.us/O8e0
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — https://geni.us/8a8tt
- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — https://geni.us/AVHU1p
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — https://geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — https://geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera — https://geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — https://geni.us/gr47
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Index
00:00 Introduction
00:46 What is special about the NDH 30?
01:12 What I appreciate about the NDH 30
05:20 RIME plugin/app for immersive monitoring
07:20 Are they "flat"? Harman and diffuse field curves
09:25 Other notes — cable, open vs closed back
10:30 Price — what's the value?
12:33 Please buy my courses
