Choosing the right studio monitor stands

Studio monitor stands can sometimes get overlooked with most of the emphasis going to the studio monitors themselves, their features such as having coaxial studio monitors, or three-way studio monitors, the amplifier configuration, etc. And while choosing the best studio monitor for your room is very important to be sure, the monitor stands they sit on can further help or hinder your studio monitor’s abilities to deliver their best and most accurate performance.

 Since studio monitor stands sit between your studio monitors and the surface of your mixing desk, they can influence the sound you hear by either absorbing frequencies or amplifying them. You always want to find a studio monitor stand product that is designed to absorb vibrations coming from the studio monitors – and designed to keep vibrations from transferring to your mixing desk surface. This helps you to hear more of what is coming out of your studio monitors with less interference from additional vibrations.

 When selecting a good set of studio monitor stands, look for the following:

1.     They are constructed of materials that are non-resonant

2.      They have absorption material for their top and bottom touch points that connect to the studio monitors and the mixing desk

3.      They are strong enough to hold the studio monitor you are using

4.      They are correctly sized to support the studio monitor size you are using

Studio monitor stands play a critical role by insuring you are maximizing the potential separation of your studio monitors from your mixing desk surface. By using high-quality well designed studio monitor stands like the Fluid Audio DS5 or DS8 monitor stands, you are decoupling the studio monitor from the mixing desk as much as possible which makes mixing more accurate and allows any room correction software you are using to function at the highest accuracy possible.

So be sure to check on all these points when looking for a good set of studio monitor stands. Should you see materials like metal being used in high amounts with little to no shock absorption like materials such as rubberized feet, etc. you should probably continue your search until you find a product that clearly utilizes beneficial decoupling designs. And if you plan to mix in other rooms it’s good to choose a portable pair of studio monitor stands that are light weight and easily transported from one location to another.