When you work in music, it’s easy for that passion to turn into a lifestyle. Even if you’re not working as a producer, DJ, or any one of the numerous other music industry professions in between, dedicated fan can still find their lives encompassed by music. If you want to embrace this aspect of your daily life, a pair of portable studio monitors could be the perfect solution for you. For work and play, from morning to night, we go over some of the top ways that investing in a pair of mobile speakers could ease and improve your daily music-centered tasks.
Morning Madness
Whether you’re up early or staying in bed until the last possible second, music can be one of the biggest motivators to conquer your mornings. If you’re looking to start your day off right with an inspirational podcast or energizing playlist, easy-to-set-up portable monitors are an ideal way to ground yourself. Simply set up the monitor stands or isolators, plug in your device of choice, and you’re that much closer to getting your day started.
For those who jump out of bed ready to start the day, a travel-ready pair of portable speakers can take you from your home studio to your home gym with ease. Look for ones that are small enough to move from room to room, allowing you to set up wherever you need. And for times when you’re just listening and not creating, feeling the accurate bass response of your favorite workout playlist is sure to help you hit that next personal record at the gym and set you up for success throughout the day.
If you prefer a slower start to your morning with some easy, casual listening, mobile speakers have got your back there, too. On days you’re looking to catch up on one of the world’s hottest artist’s newest albums that was, of course, surprise-dropped in the dead of night, a pair of reliable and accurate speakers will allow you to hear all those tiny details as intended on first listen.
Afternoon Grind
Now that the day is in full swing, it’s time to focus on our never-ending to-do list. For projects on a tight deadline, mixing can be a breeze with a pair of portable monitors with built-in LF and HF EQ, which will allow you to create flawless tracks every time.
For days when it’s all travel and no fun, choose a pair of monitors with an included carrying bag for an easy way to hit the road. If inspiration strikes you on the tour bus or in the hotel room, having a small pair of three or four-inch monitors by your side means you can record that new idea without missing a beat.
If you’re not living the roadie lifestyle, creating podcasts or social media content with portable monitors is just as simple. You don’t have to be a viral influencer to get your hands on a pair either — there are mobile speakers offered at affordable prices that don’t compromise on sound quality. Bring them to your next filming location to mix accurate, viral-worthy audio.
(Night) Life of the Party
Time to end the day on a high note. When you’re ready to show off the tracks you worked on all day, a pair of portable monitors make it easy to share music anywhere. Whether it’s a friend, client, or some colleagues, there’s no need to work around the hassle of passing around a pair of headphones. Just plug in the monitors, press play, and you can present your latest masterpiece to everyone at once.
Meeting up with old friends for your weekend get-together? Being on AUX has never sounded better than with the clarity and bass that a nice pair of speakers offers. Your friends are sure to fall in love with every hit you play when they can hear them in their truest form. And having a mobile pair means you can pack them up and bring them to every party, no matter who’s hosting.
If your nightly plans are a little less relaxing and a little more on-the-go, a pair of Bluetooth-capable portable monitors will be your best friend. Of course, for those red-eye flights where you just can’t fall asleep, you can still always connect your trusty pair of headphones to keep on working through the night without the risk of bothering a neighbor.
Calling it a Day
The possibilities are endless when you incorporate portable monitors into your workflow. There are a ton of different options out there for every budget, but if you’re looking for a set that’s Bluetooth-capable, comes with an included travel bag, and offers reliable sound quality, we recommend checking out KRK’s new GoAux Portable Monitor System.
Catch our review of the GoAux 4s here, or learn more here
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
