Neumann NDH 30 Dynamic Open-Back Headphone for Professional Mixing, Mastering, Twitch, YouTube, Podcast, Production, High Definition Music Listening, Titanium (509111) Large

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I spent last couple of days editing drums with these, and then some more listening on reference material. They have a great amount of details for critical listening. I have heard errors in some of my songs from our latest album that I never noticed with the HD600 or DT1990 and even with my Unity Audio Boulders. So as far a using these for editing, they work great. UNCOMPROMISING PRECISION​The NDH 30 owes its superior linearity, among other things, to frequency-selective absorbers that eliminate the overemphasis in the high frequencies that leads to incorrect mixing decisions in many other headphones. For example, the NDH 30 will accurately reveal whether a voice sounds muffled or needs a de-esser. Von Beethoven zu Billie Eilish – der Neumann NDH 30 ist ein Allrounder, wie man ihn sich wünscht. Auch bei Countrysongs von Dolly Parton, brachial verzerrenden Gitarren von Nirvana oder funkigem Groove von Jamiroquai, ist der Neumann NDH 30 zu Hause. The NDH 30 owes its superior linearity, among other things, to frequency-selective absorbers that eliminate the overemphasis in the high frequencies that leads to incorrect mixing decisions in many other headphones. For example, the NDH 30 will accurately reveal whether a voice sounds muffled or needs a de-esser.

To be fair, it must be noted that the measurement diagram does not show a straight line. This would also be too much to expect for a full-range driver and does not apply to any conventional passive headphones. However, the downwards linearity of 1 kHz is remarkable. Long term wearing comfort is excellent, of course, thanks to large, soft earpads. For easy transportation, the NDH 30 is foldable. The NDH 30 is thus a portable alternative to a Neumann KH line loudspeaker setup, offering full sound and mix compatibility. The NDH 30 was developed with the aim of making the reference sound of a Neumann studio monitor setup, perfectly calibrated via MA 1, available everywhere in the form of an easily transportable headphone. At the same time, the NDH 30 forms its own sound reference in terms of headphone reproduction, which has become a key to success with the consumer. Its superior sound characteristics make the NDH 30 the first choice for mixing and mastering. Thanks to its high long-term comfort, it is just as excellently suited to high-precision editing. In the over 500 euros price range, you should be expecting a lot. And indeed, the development department at Neumann has done its homework. The Neumann NDH 30 is no whitewash, but headphones for use in audio production. They sound comparatively neutral and are not intended to embellish any sources. According to the specifications, the NDH 30 is based on the sound of the KH monitor series, apart from the distinctly more pronounced stereo panorama, and this allows for overlapping mixes – a clever concept. The focus is on linearity and impulse fidelity: the aim is to transport the sound image of a listening position calibrated by MA1 with monitors from the KH series via the “tool” headphones, thus enabling the professional to transfer the mix. Dabei wird unter anderem der Abhörraum akustisch ausgemessen und die Neumann Monitore liefern ein möglichst neutrales, phasenbereinigtes Klangbild bei einem sehr breiten Sweetspot.Both models are circumaural (surround the ear) designs featuring 38mm Duofol drivers and high-strength neodymium magnets offering a high sensitivity and a smooth frequency response. Of course, there are some notable differences in each model‘s overall specs and performance. From 2010 Neumann has also offered professional sound solutions for the studio monitoring market, thereby providing optimum solutions to its clients across TV and radio broadcasting, recording, live Sound and post-production. If you examine both the NDH 20 and NDH 30, you might think that the solid metal earcup plate of the NDH 20 was removed and that’s it. It’s not an understatement to call Neumann a legendary pro audio company. Their microphones have been used by all kinds of celebrities – starting from a certain controversial Austria-born politician in the 1930s all the way up to now with Billie Eilish and others looking to make their mark upon the world with sound. Having headphones tonally sound like calibrated speakers in a decent room has been the gold standard for developing target curves.

The cozy cushions made of very soft fabric also contribute a lot to the fact that the NDH 30 is very comfortable to wear. In addition, its 352 grams feel significantly lighter, and nothing should stand in the way of a long mixing session. Since 1928 the brand Neumann has been synonymous with perfect sound, pioneering research and development, and uncompromising quality. While most of the frequency spectrum on the NDH 30 is faithfully reproduced, they have a curious upper-mid scoop starting at 1.5kHz right up to 3.5kHz. Audibly, it makes the overall tonality calmer and inoffensive but also robs voices, strings, and synths of their bite. Thus the listening experience is very easy on the ears but also quite uninvolving. TechnicalitiesLaut Neumann wurde der Neumann NDH 30 mit dem Hintergedanken designt, dem Anwender einen mühelosen Wechsel zwischen einem Neumann MA-1 Referenz Monitoring System und den Kopfhörern zu ermöglichen. Despite their response being more transparent than the competing Hi-X65s – with their sparkling highs – wearing the NDH30s isn’t quite as comfortable an experience. As a result, we didn’t always feel as enveloped in the music as we did with the Austrian Audios. Ich könnte hier nur ein Wort schreiben und es wäre alles gesagt: Wundervoll! Der Neumann NDH 30 passt auf Anhieb wie angegossen und das ist insbesondere bemerkenswert weil mein Kopfumfang deutlich über dem Durchschnitt liegt. NDH 30は38mmのダイナミック型ユニットを用いたオープン型ヘッドホンのため、非常に速い過渡応答、ドライな低音、色付けのない中音域、透明な高音域など、洗練されたサウンド特性が最適に展開されます。つまり、NDH 30は音の色付けなく、信号を1対1で再現します。 妥協のない精度

Audiophile headphones "master" the sound for you, and present it as their sound sig. The N30 do not. They just provide the sound, and then you take it to the Mastering level. When it comes down to headphones, I use them for specific tasks during mixing, but I hardly ever rely on cans for a mix if I can avoid it. I came across many good headphones in the past, but there was not a single one that would be perfect or sound neutral. In my studio, I have around ten different models of different brands like AKG, Audio Technica, Austrian Audio, etc., and they share one thing: they all sound very different from each other. Was bei den Speakern in der Praxis hervorragend funktioniert, ist bei Kopfhörern von vielen individuellen Gegebenheiten abhängig: die Kopfform, der Knochenbau, eventueller Bartwuchs, Länge und Durchmesser des Hörkanals, Anatomie der Ohrmuschel, etc. Jeder einzelne Faktor beeinflusst den Sound maßgeblich und macht die Beurteilung von Kopfhörern zu einem äußerst subjektiven Unterfangen. Die beiden Ohrmuscheln des Neumann NDH 30 lassen sich über 90 Grad drehen und zusammenklappen. Der Neumann NDH 30 in der Praxis My first impression about the sound was very good straight out of the box. Nevertheless, I took the time for a burn-in period of 24 hours before running my tests. Of course, I was very curious about how these headphones compare to my two Neumann MA-1 speaker sets (set 1: 2x KH120 + 750 Subwoofer and set 2: 2x KH80 DSP + 750 Subwoofer).Mit seiner hohen Linearität und Detailauflösung ist der NDH 30 perfekt kompatibel zu einem per Neumann Automatic Monitor Alignment optimal eingemessenen Lautsprechersystem. Mischungen, die zu Hause oder unterwegs auf dem NDH 30 begonnen wurden, lassen sich im Studio mit Lautsprechern der KH-Line nahtlos weiterführen – und umgekehrt. Gleichzeitig empfiehlt sich der NDH 30 als Kopfhörer-Klangreferenz, schließlich ist beim Konsumenten der Kopfhörer längst zum dominanten Wiedergabesystem geworden. Der NDH 30 eignet sich ausgezeichnet zur Überprüfung auf Kopfhörerkompatibiltät sowie zum Anfertigen binauraler Mischungen immersiver Inhalte (auch VR und Gaming). Da hohe Konsistenz und Verlässlichkeit für Mixing und Mastering unabdingbar sind, wird der NDH 30 mit extrem engen Toleranzen gefertigt, sodass jedes Exemplar genau gleich klingt. Features Neumann hat mit dem Neumann NDH 30 alles richtig gemacht und liefert einen neuen Referenz-Kopfhörer für Mastering- und Mixing-Aufgaben und den Musikgenuss zu Hause. Its a "neutral reference" tone, which means its a touch dry and balanced, aiming toward neutrality with a midrange forward presentation. Those who are looking for a different sound, the 'Neumann" sound, in an open version will be pleased. And those who can enjoy a non planar tone, will enjoy the N30. The first Neumann studio headphones were introduced in 2019, and since 2022, the company has increased its focus on reference solutions for live audio.