equipment$50–80 per pairused in 2 side quests
Closed-back studio headphones
Sealed ear cups that prevent microphone feedback during recording and block external noise so performers hear only the mix you send them. Essential for any recording session with live monitoring.
What to look for
- 1Closed-back design (open-back headphones leak sound into mics)
- 2Replaceable cable with standard 3.5mm or 1/4-inch jack
- 3Padded ear cups that seal around ears without excessive clamping force
- 4Impedance between 32–80 ohms (works with interfaces and mobile gear)
Skip
- Bluetooth or wireless models (latency ruins recording timing)
- Gaming headsets with attached mics
- Fashion headphones with boosted bass that misrepresent recordings
Used for: monitoring during vocal or instrument recording · reviewing field recordings for unwanted noise · editing and mixing audio projects
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
