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Editorial shortlist • manufacturer evidence

Headphones for recording

Keep the cue mix in your ears and away from the microphone.

How to choose

Our recording shortlist uses closed, wired models intended for monitoring. Consider seal, replaceable cables and the reach from your interface to the performer.

Closed-back does not mean silent outside the earcup. Check bleed at the actual recording level.

Three starting points

Selected from 12 catalogue models for this use. The order is not a quality ranking. Compare the documented features, then check fit and compatibility.

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