Studio monitors calibration

To calibrate the studio monitors follow the six steps below:

1. Turn the volume of your studio monitors all the way down. ...
2. Set the volume of the audio interface's output level to 0dB (unity)
3. Set the SPL meter to C-weighted and slow response.
4. Hold the SPL meter in the sweet spot of your normal listening position.

1. How do you calibrate studio monitors with pink noise?
2. Do monitors need to be calibrated?
3. What DB should I set my studio monitors to?
4. Why are my studio monitors distorted?

How do you calibrate studio monitors with pink noise?

To calibrate your speakers,

1. Turn the independent level controls on the back of each of your studio monitors all the way down.
2. Set your interface output to unity if there is one. ...
3. You'll need to set up a track in your DAW with a tone generator to output pink noise. ...
4. Now you'll need an SPL meter.

Do monitors need to be calibrated?

That means even an LCD should be calibrated at least once every six months, though once a month is a good habit. Calibrating your monitor is essential to produce a neutral white with no color shift. It's also important that other colors be as accurate as possible with the ambient light conditions you're working under.

What DB should I set my studio monitors to?

A lot of us here at Sweetwater calibrate our studios to as low as 70dB to accommodate our smaller recording spaces. A good rule of thumb is that your volume level should be low enough to allow for conversation without raising your voice. If you need to shout to be heard, your monitors are too loud.

Why are my studio monitors distorted?

Digital distortion is usually either caused by an issue with the audio interface, or the monitors being connected to the same power strip/socket as the computer. Make sure your monitors/playback solutions are connected to a separate power source than your computer and other digital hardware.