[BC] Robust headphones]]

[R A Meuser]

Dave

I have been on both sides of this issue. Headphones get turned up
partially due to hearing fatigue. Over time the ears de-sensitize and
the volume tends to increase.. Then there is the 'making love to the
headphone' issue.  I agree with you that the best headphones are no
headphones. I have built or inherited several stations set up that way
and the delivery is always better. It also solves delay and monitor issues.



Dave Dunsmoor wrote:

> I've never worked "on air", and have always been curious about the desire,
> (need?) to have phones levels up so high. I've worked at some stations where
> phones were not used at all, and the on-air presentation was great. The guy
> sounded comfortable with himself and his audience. It was like we were
> sitting in the den having a conversation over brandy and a cigar. This guy
> was really good. New ownership, new staff.....rats.