The Score Magazine August 2017 Issue | Page 36

OV-1

The Meters Music OV-1 are wired noise-cancelling headphones . It is designed and built by Ashdown Engineering , a company famous for its pro amplifiers and other studio equipment . The most unique feature about OV-1 ’ s design is the VU meters on both the ear cups . They aren ’ t just for show . Turn on the Auto-noise Canceling ( ANC ) on the headphones and the meters will light up and start bouncing along with the music .
ACTIVE VISUAL MONITORING
The VU meter featured on the left and right ears of the headphones are a line-level signal indicator , designed to give the headphones a dynamic look as people around you can ‘ see ’ the level of the music you ’ re enjoying .
They work exactly like the meters on a professional mixing desk , bringing a touch of the studio to your everyday listening
PROTEIN LEATHER
A more sustainable alternative to real leather . Protein leather can be produced to the same standards every time with out the problems you get with real leather . The material is breathable , unlike real leather where sweat from long periods of use can course unnecessary wear and tear .
AUDIO INPUT & USB
Keeping things neat and tidy the moulded jack socket allows the user to plug in and play with ease time after time . The USB socket is there with an LED indicator for charging your headphones with the provided USB cable . Ensuring hours of Meter rocking music .
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LIGHT WEIGHT ALLOY FRAME
The design is very important but materials that can bring your design to life are what makes them special . with OV-1 we wanted this to be the case with a light weight alloy bracket for light weight construction to ensure hours of comfortable listening . Design to stand the test of time .