Sennheiser Launches HD 490 PRO Reference Studio Headphones In
India
The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO is Sennheiser's top-of-the range professional model for mixing, mastering
and producing
Sennheiser launched open-back HD 490 PRO reference studio headphones, purpose-built for producing,
mixing and mastering, in India. The circumaural, dynamic headphones feature highly precise sound
reproduction and a very wide and realistic sound stage. This superior accuracy and range give
producers, mixing and mastering engineers, as well as musicians, the transparency they need for
critical mixing decisions and for confidently resolving any panning placement issues.
“If you compare today's music productions with that of 10 - 20 years ago, you will notice how the
massively increased computing power and complex parameter automation have changed the way in which
music is made,†shares Vipin Pungalia, Country Manager & Director- Sales Pro Audio at
Sennheiser.
“In every genre, engineers and music creators are continuously pushing boundaries, creating
extremely complex mixes that can be prone to so-called 'audio blind spots'. Mixes can be crowded and
muddy, with too many instruments sitting at the same position and their frequencies competing. For
the engineer or musician, it becomes difficult to hear each individual instrument or voice
distinctly. This goes to show the importance of a good pair of studio headphones.â€
Full-spectrum audio accuracy
The HD 490 PRO is equipped with an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage for precisely localising
the components of a mix. Ultralight voice coils ensure a fast and authentic sound reproduction. The
frequency response is uncoloured and honest across the entire audio spectrum, with the low end being
full, accurate, and clearly defined thanks to a special low-frequency cylinder. The open-mesh ear
cup covers reveal Sennheiser's Open-frame Architecture, which minimises resonances and distortion.
For an optimal listening experience, the transducers sit at a slight angle, thereby emulating a
typical monitor loudspeaker set-up.
The HD 490 PRO studio headphones deliver a wide, spatial sound stage with excellent localisation,
enabling producers to create refined masters
“All these features combine to enable music professionals to identify and resolve any panning
placement issues and troublesome low-end frequencies - ensuring clear mixes and superbly refined
masters,†explains Gunnar Dirks, Product Manager, Sennheiser. “The HD 490 PRO studio
headphones put
you in full control of every detail.â€
A pleasure to wear
The HD 490 PRO's lightweight, ergonomic design eliminates any pressure points, as the headband does
not press on the sensitive parts of the head. The circumaural ear pads feature a Sennheiser-patented
soft comfort zone for the temples of glasses while maintaining good sealing.
Attention to detail
The headphone cable can be plugged into the right or left ear piece of the HD 490 PRO to cater to
different studio set-ups and preferences. A patented cable coil structure ensures that the headphone
cable does not transmit any noise when it hits the desk or rubs against the clothing. The left/right
designation is clearly visible on the inside dust covers of the transducers, while for the visually
impaired, the headband fork carries braille information. Each HD 490 PRO is delivered complete with
two different sets of ear pads (mixing and producing) plus a 1.8 m headphone cable and a dearVR
MIX-SE licence.