Click track gets recorded if I don't watch out

Conrad

OK so I record classical guitar with headphones on and the click track in my ears.
I use a condenser microphone for the recording which then pics up the click track ever so faintly.
What can I do? If I put the click track softer, I overpower it with the guitar and I want it to be very exact in this particular case so I want to use the click track.

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What kind of headphones are these?

Conrad

Stratisfear wrote What kind of headphones are these?

Some Sony somethingies...

Can one really purchase headphones that won't let the sound out?

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My only thought is that proper cans might help cos they're unlikely to let the sound out. But they can be expensive. Otherwise, in-ear phones could possibly be set at relatively low volumes while still giving you enough click?

Conrad

Stratisfear wrote My only thought is that proper cans might help cos they're unlikely to let the sound out. But they can be expensive. Otherwise, in-ear phones could possibly be set at relatively low volumes while still giving you enough click?

Thanks. I'll look into that.

TomCat

I'm using Beyerdynamic DT-150 closed headphones for monitoring. I've had my pair for over 20 years now and still going strong.

http://africa-middle-east.beyerdynamic.com/shop/hah/headphones-and-headsets/studio-and-stage/studio-headphones/dt-150.html

Expensive, but they seal properly and no click bleeds through.

Conrad

TomCat wrote I'm using Beyerdynamik DT-150 closed headphones for monitoring. I've had my pair for over 20 years now and still going strong.

http://africa-middle-east.beyerdynamic.com/shop/hah/headphones-and-headsets/studio-and-stage/studio-headphones/dt-150.html

Expensive, but they seal properly and no click bleeds through.

+1 Karma

MikeM

http://www.prophecy.co.za/sennheiser-stereo-circumaural-closed-headphone-p-61514.html

http://www.prophecy.co.za/sennheiser-hd201-stereo-headphone-p-22074.html

Cheaper but decent options ? P.s not affiliated ?

Riaan

Another option is Westone UM1 or UM2's. These are really good and seal tight, but they're proper monitoring and audiophile quality and probably overkill for just a click track. Really worth it for good quality in-ear sound though.

TomCat

Conrad wrote
TomCat wrote I'm using Beyerdynamic DT-150 closed headphones for monitoring. I've had my pair for over 20 years now and still going strong.

http://africa-middle-east.beyerdynamic.com/shop/hah/headphones-and-headsets/studio-and-stage/studio-headphones/dt-150.html

Expensive, but they seal properly and no click bleeds through.
+1 Karma

Edit.....now I'm losing it....just accidentally re-posted my own post....... ??? ??? ??? ???

Conrad

Are the Senheizers likely to eliminate the click track? The are more within immediate price range.

Where can one buy the Breyers locally? Thanks for all the info.

guitarboy2828

Is it not possible to change your click track sound? It may just be that that certain sound/frequency is "going through" the headphones a lot. I'd say try get a different click track sound and see if the condenser still picks it up.

TomCat

guitarboy2828 wrote Is it not possible to change your click track sound? It may just be that that certain sound/frequency is "going through" the headphones a lot. I'd say try get a different click track sound and see if the condenser still picks it up.

The thing with click is that it needs to be a click or a bright sound in order to hear it over the other sounds in you headphones. It is this character of the click that makes it bleed from headphones onto condenser mics. I know some people use a drum sound as a click but here again you stand the risk of bleed through the headphones.

Conrad

I'll have to invest in decent headphones ?

AlanRatcliffe

TomCat wrote The thing with click is that it needs to be a click or a bright sound in order to hear it over the other sounds in you headphones. It is this character of the click that makes it bleed from headphones onto condenser mics. I know some people use a drum sound as a click but here again you stand the risk of bleed through the headphones.

Ah, but if you get bleed from a drum track, it blends into the mix. ? Doesn't apply in Conrad's case anyway. ?

Something I learned drumming with a click is it doesn't actually need to be incredibly loud or bright - done right, it's subconscious and when you hear it, you are out of time. ?

BTW - The Korg metronomes with lights are also very handy for recording. Turn off the beep and just use the lights.

Conrad

I have one of those. I'll try that too. Thanks. You are a peach.

Alan Ratcliffe wrote
TomCat wrote The thing with click is that it needs to be a click or a bright sound in order to hear it over the other sounds in you headphones. It is this character of the click that makes it bleed from headphones onto condenser mics. I know some people use a drum sound as a click but here again you stand the risk of bleed through the headphones.
Ah, but if you get bleed from a drum track, it blends into the mix. ? Doesn't apply in Conrad's case anyway. ?

Something I learned drumming with a click is it doesn't actually need to be incredibly loud or bright - done right, it's subconscious and when you hear it, you are out of time. ?

BTW - The Korg metronomes with lights are also very handy for recording. Turn off the beep and just use the lights.

Keira-WitherKay

? or of course just trust your internal time and play without a click. prob get a more human traditionally classical feel that was...........so even rehearse the piece with a click/metronome and when it's time to record trust your own sense of where the notes must fall ............. allow the music to breathe

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BTW - The Korg metronomes with lights are also very handy for recording. Turn off the beep and just use the lights.

That's a very handy tip. This is a little embarrassing, but I had the same problem and I just wrapped a scarf around my earphones and it worked. I look a little deranged, but I suppose it helps keep people away while I'm busy.

TomCat

Viccy wrote
BTW - The Korg metronomes with lights are also very handy for recording. Turn off the beep and just use the lights.
That's a very handy tip. This is a little embarrassing, but I had the same problem and I just wrapped a scarf around my earphones and it worked. I look a little deranged, but I suppose it helps keep people away while I'm busy.

Or wrap Klingwrap around your head.......Just keep openings for your mouth and nose......... ?.......

(Whatever you do, Please don't take me seriously..... ? ?)

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Or wrap Klingwrap around your head.......Just keep openings for your mouth and nose..

That's not a very good solution Tom, not at all. I was actually thinking earmuffs might be a little more practical (and fun).