u/Positive-Dog1570

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to start mixing minimal house but my setup sounds terrible. I made a video comparing my studio monitors to a friend’s. On theirs, the claps, snares, percussion, and hi-hats click and snap loudly with a really impactful sound. On mine, those exact elements are completely washed out and buried.

I’ve tried troubleshooting everything and still nothing changes:

• Drivers/Software: Downloaded UMC202HD drivers, running ASIO in my DJ software.
• Files: All tracks are high-quality WAV and FLAC.
• Cables: Using proper balanced cables.
• Monitor Settings: Played with the high/low frequency switches on the back, and tried "Focus", "Mix", and "Create" modes.
• Placement: Tried different physical positions in the room and put foam isolation pads under them on my desk.

Despite all this, the high-end crispness and transient snap are completely missing. It just sounds dull and muddy.

Has anyone dealt with this? Could it be a hidden interface setting, or are my monitors just broken? (Video attached to show the difference). Thanks!