Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Thanks to Guitar Center for providing the Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE and DT 70 IE in-ear monitors for this review.
Our sound and lighting courses can be found at https://school.learnlightandsound.com!
In this week’s episode we have a look at the Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE in-ear monitors, in my case, for live stream monitoring, especially when I have remote guests join my livestream. In-ear monitors are tricky. They will only sound good when you you fit them correctly and that comes down to trying a variety of silicone and foam ear tips until you find the set that actually seal your ear canals. So let’s have a look and a listen to the Beyerdynamic DT 30 and DT 70 IE in-ear earphones!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: ko-fi.com/curtisjudd
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):
- Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE in-ear monitors — geni.us/NKAz6SB
- Beyerdynamic DT 70 IE in-ear monitors — geni.us/OmNfBZY
- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — geni.us/iYb065
- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — geni.us/O8e0
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — geni.us/8a8tt
- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — geni.us/AVHU1p
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera — geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — geni.us/gr47
Copyright 2026, Curtis Judd
#Beyerdynamic
#DT30IE
#DT70IE
Index
00:00
00:40 Reviews of in-ear monitors are...tricky
01:20 Why they're tricky — the reality of humanity
01:45 Why frequency response measurements aren't very meaningful
02:48 Check the reviews: Love & hate
03:15 The critical factor — seal the ear canal
03:50 Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE
05:50 Passive sound isolation - fit is critical here
07:45 Beyerdynamic DT 70 IE
08:30 Try all the tips to get the right fit
Thanks to Guitar Center for providing the Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE and DT 70 IE in-ear monitors for this review.
Our sound and lighting courses can be found at https://school.learnlightandsound.com!
In this week’s episode we have a look at the Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE in-ear monitors, in my case, for live stream monitoring, especially when I have remote guests join my livestream. In-ear monitors are tricky. They will only sound good when you you fit them correctly and that comes down to trying a variety of silicone and foam ear tips until you find the set that actually seal your ear canals. So let’s have a look and a listen to the Beyerdynamic DT 30 and DT 70 IE in-ear earphones!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: ko-fi.com/curtisjudd
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):
- Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE in-ear monitors — geni.us/NKAz6SB
- Beyerdynamic DT 70 IE in-ear monitors — geni.us/OmNfBZY
- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — geni.us/iYb065
- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — geni.us/O8e0
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — geni.us/8a8tt
- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — geni.us/AVHU1p
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera — geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — geni.us/gr47
Copyright 2026, Curtis Judd
#Beyerdynamic
#DT30IE
#DT70IE
Index
00:00
00:40 Reviews of in-ear monitors are...tricky
01:20 Why they're tricky — the reality of humanity
01:45 Why frequency response measurements aren't very meaningful
02:48 Check the reviews: Love & hate
03:15 The critical factor — seal the ear canal
03:50 Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE
05:50 Passive sound isolation - fit is critical here
07:45 Beyerdynamic DT 70 IE
08:30 Try all the tips to get the right fit
