Raising Jake Studios Cans2Cones V4

If you're mixing on headphones in a home studio, dorm, or on the go, it's hard to tell how your mix will sound on loudspeakers. That's where Cans2Cones V4 comes in! It reduces the 'superstereo' effect of headphones by creating cross - mixed Interaural Time and Amplitude Differences for your left and right ears. This crossfeed isn't just simple panning or stereo width reduction. It gives a sense of distance to the emulated'speakers' with subtle EQ changes and comb filtering like real speakers in a real room. Cans2Cones isn't a headphone equalizer. It doesn't correct spectral imbalances in your headphones' frequency response or add room correction. It assumes a flat frequency response in a well - treated room with monitors in a typical equilateral triangle to your listening position. A great feature is the 'Dynamic De - Compression' control. It reduces the 'in your head' compressed sound from headphone drivers close to your eardrums. It 'dries out' the sound a bit to mimic real speakers in a real room. This helps you better judge the reverb and compression in a mix, which can be over - exaggerated on headphones. It also has 3 'Quick Select' presets: 'Near - field', 'Mid - field', and 'Far - field' for different apparent distances and frequency responses. You can adjust the emulated distance with the Distance control. There's also a 'Subwoofer' control to fill in the low - end frequency response. Changing the distance gives you a different audio perspective, just like moving monitors in a real room!

Using Cans2Cones V4 is easy. First, connect your headphones to the device. Then, start exploring the different controls. Use the 'Quick Select' presets to quickly get the sound of near - field, mid - field, or far - field monitors. If you want more control, use the Distance control to adjust the emulated distance of the speakers. And don't forget the 'Subwoofer' control to add some low - end to your sound. When using the 'Dynamic De - Compression' control, start with a small adjustment and increase it gradually until you get the right sound. As for maintenance, keep the device in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. If there's any dust on it, use a soft, dry cloth to clean it. That's all you need to know to get the most out of your Cans2Cones V4!