does matter what kind of headphones. Are they just foam pads resting against the ear? I'm not recommending that. Recording headphones do a lot better job of isolation than open-back mixing headphones. Actual drummer headphones might even isolate too much. Second, modern musicians generally don't run as high stage levels as they used to due to PAs doing a better job of handling a full mix. The mains should not be behind you. (Although I do run some speakers and subs in the back to simulate the placement of a drummer for the drum track since we don't have a drummer) Lastly, the OP is talking about being able to hear the room ambiance. I'm pretty sure they are not in a raging metal band. Fully over-ear headphones would not be worse than monitors pushed to deliver the same perceived level to the ears. sean1349975 is on point, there are plenty of drummers successfully using over-ear headphones to good effect. Why would the same type of headphones suddenly be harmful for a singer? We do agree that a good mix is helpful and could be harmful if done incorrectly. I'm not saying you are wrong about the ear-buds, but I do think the job can be done safely with over-ear headphones that are appropriate to that application and due diligence with the sound levels on stage.Statistics: Posted by Mordgeld — Fri Jun 07, 2019 4:48 pm
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