Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
🔥 DOWNLOAD the FREE GUIDE "THE FUNDAMENTALS of COMPRESSION"
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In this video, I'll show you why I never mix on headphones without using the Harman Curve Target EQ. This free tool has transformed the way I mix on headphones!
🔥 The NEW Headphone EQ App I Wish I Had Sooner, and It's FREE
👉 youtu.be/rO12habZ6Sk?si=MgBtU2-YSthcwHyJ
👉 👉 👉 IMPORTANT:
A few things I didn't mention in this video:
Just note that I use the Cubase Pro Control Room Inserts to insert my EQ plugin for my headphones. If you don't have Cubase Pro, and you insert a Headphone EQ on your Master Out channel, don't forget to bypass it when exporting your mix ;) Watch this video: youtu.be/AoVm1FO8AJI
Like Paul Third commented below, it is important to note that the low end boost required for the Harman curve may end up causing colouration/increased distortion in some cheaper dynamic headphones. Planar Magnetic headphones will tend to take this type of EQ low boost better than some Dynamic Headphones.
👉 Check out Auto EQ here: https://autoeq.app/
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MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
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Paul Third's video youtu.be/ay8Hfrlys_A?si=Ir5PAZdMHdj1N3Gz
Working Audio Tools Podcast featuring Emrah Celik: open.spotify.com/episode/5NJPhH4DGZncXfrhlG3DI5?si=MnKyubR0Td2KYIWfpMMJ4w
Other resources to check out:
headphonesaddict.com/harman-curve
headlinermagazine.net/harman-dr-sean-olive-harman-reference-curve-immersive-audio-is-the-future.html
dekoniaudio.com/articles/what-is-the-harman-curve
youtube.com/watch?v=Fkb3Swuf09U&t=822s
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Some of the gear and plugins I use in the studio:
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CUBASE 13 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/DKa04a
DAW CONTROLLER Presonus Faderport 16 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/5bXnGn
STREAM DECK ➜ amzn.to/3OFVHaO
MONOGRAM CC ➜ monogramcc.com/shop
SPEAKER CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
MICROPHONE ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/b3WVKB
STUDIO MONITORS:
KALI Audio IN-8 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/XxQVBM
HEADPHONES:
Audeze MM-500 ➜ audeze.com/products/mm-500
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/vno7MN
Beyer Dynamics DT770 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/LPzQ6O
STUDIO MONITOR CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
#mixdownonline #chrisselim
🔥 DOWNLOAD the FREE GUIDE "THE FUNDAMENTALS of COMPRESSION"
👉 mixdownonline.com/compression
In this video, I'll show you why I never mix on headphones without using the Harman Curve Target EQ. This free tool has transformed the way I mix on headphones!
🔥 The NEW Headphone EQ App I Wish I Had Sooner, and It's FREE
👉 youtu.be/rO12habZ6Sk?si=MgBtU2-YSthcwHyJ
👉 👉 👉 IMPORTANT:
A few things I didn't mention in this video:
Just note that I use the Cubase Pro Control Room Inserts to insert my EQ plugin for my headphones. If you don't have Cubase Pro, and you insert a Headphone EQ on your Master Out channel, don't forget to bypass it when exporting your mix ;) Watch this video: youtu.be/AoVm1FO8AJI
Like Paul Third commented below, it is important to note that the low end boost required for the Harman curve may end up causing colouration/increased distortion in some cheaper dynamic headphones. Planar Magnetic headphones will tend to take this type of EQ low boost better than some Dynamic Headphones.
👉 Check out Auto EQ here: https://autoeq.app/
=================================
MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
=================================
Paul Third's video youtu.be/ay8Hfrlys_A?si=Ir5PAZdMHdj1N3Gz
Working Audio Tools Podcast featuring Emrah Celik: open.spotify.com/episode/5NJPhH4DGZncXfrhlG3DI5?si=MnKyubR0Td2KYIWfpMMJ4w
Other resources to check out:
headphonesaddict.com/harman-curve
headlinermagazine.net/harman-dr-sean-olive-harman-reference-curve-immersive-audio-is-the-future.html
dekoniaudio.com/articles/what-is-the-harman-curve
youtube.com/watch?v=Fkb3Swuf09U&t=822s
=================================
ELEVATE YOUR SKILLS NOW ➜ JOIN OUR COURSES
=================================
➡️ Get FULL CONTROL over CUBASE with our course THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CUBASE 👉 https://mixdown.online/cubase
➡️ Craft Professional, Radio-Ready Mixes Using Only the Tools Available to You in CUBASE with The Ultimate CUBASE MIXING Masterclass
👉 https://mixdown.online/mix
FOR RECORDING
➡️ PRO HOME RECORDING WITH CUBASE - Discover the secret to recording amazing sounding tracks, in the comfort of your home studio, with the gear you already have.
👉 mixdownonline.com/recording
FOR MASTERING
➡️ The EASY PATH to PRO Home MASTERING - Learn how to master your music like a pro with simple, effective techniques — no expensive gear required.
👉 mixdownonline.com/mastering
=================================
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
=================================
Instagram: instagram.com/mixdownonline
Facebook: facebook.com/mixdownonline
Tik Tok: ➡︎ tiktok.com/@mixdownonline
Website: mixdownonline.com
⏰ Timestamps ⏰
Compare CUBASE Versions: new.steinberg.net/cubase/compare-editions
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. By using these links, you're supporting us in creating more free content. Thank you for your support! :)
=================================
Some of the gear and plugins I use in the studio:
=================================
CUBASE 13 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/DKa04a
DAW CONTROLLER Presonus Faderport 16 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/5bXnGn
STREAM DECK ➜ amzn.to/3OFVHaO
MONOGRAM CC ➜ monogramcc.com/shop
SPEAKER CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
MICROPHONE ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/b3WVKB
STUDIO MONITORS:
KALI Audio IN-8 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/XxQVBM
HEADPHONES:
Audeze MM-500 ➜ audeze.com/products/mm-500
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/vno7MN
Beyer Dynamics DT770 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/LPzQ6O
STUDIO MONITOR CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
#mixdownonline #chrisselim
