VOCALS - INSTRUMENTS - FIELD RECORDINGS - PODCASTS - AV PRODUCTIONS - SOUND DESIGN
These have replaced a couple sets of tracking headphones I’ve used for years.
A GOOD MIX
STARTS IN THE
RECORDING ROOM
Click bleed and uninspired takes from cheap-sounding headphones get into your tracks before you even start mixing.
What an expensive problem to have.
DESIGNED FOR RECORDING
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Ambient bleed/music isolation
Closed-back design keeps every take clean - no bleed, no clicks, no excuses.
The -10dBSPL* isolation is cutting the external sound volume by half!
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Pilot track/foldback and click isolation
Keeping the backing track and click out of the microphone is difficult when the artist needs high playback volume to feel the groove. The R1 isolation keeps the click track and percussive elements out of the mic as much as possible. Take a listen to hear the bleed from the X1 open-back headphones and compare it with the R1 closed-back headphones.
Recording studio headphones provide stronger isolation to keep the bleed at minimum
Mixing headphones allow the sound to easily escape into the microphone
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U-shaped sound for punchy kicks and clear melodies
Let's be real - flat kills the vibe in a recording session but is necessary in a mixing session. The R1 with U-shaped tuning (clear bass and highs) immerse artists so they can feel the groove without second guessing themselves. They will leave your studio with a perfect take and a smile.
COMFORT FOR LONG SESSIONS
The number one factor in comfort is earpads large enough to fully surround the ears. Cups rotation and tilt is a close second, while the self-adjusting headband ensures effortless handling and a seamless fit from one head to another.
Over-the-ear earpads
Cups rotation for perfect fit
One-size fits all headband strap
DURABILITY
DURABILITY
for the idiots visiting your studio that are disrespectful to you and your gear
DURABLE BY DESIGN
Handbuilt from American walnut, Stainless steel, Artificial leather, and Silicone. Backed up with a 5-year limited warranty.
SERVICEABLE WITH HOME TOOLS
All parts are exchangeable using home tools and available in the webstore.
EASY MAINTENANCE
When it's time, you can easily replace worn out parts of the R1 right at home. No special skills needed – anyone can handle it.
"The R1 is the perfect complement to the X1 in my workflow."
"The R1 is the perfect complement to the X1 in my workflow."
JACQUIRE KING | Grammy Award-winning Producer, Engineer, Mixer
"The OLLO Audio R1 deliver precise isolation and a balanced, clean sound making them my go-to for recording vocals, piano, and synths, and a permanent part of my setup."
"The OLLO Audio R1 deliver precise isolation and a balanced, clean sound making them my go-to for recording vocals, piano, and synths, and a permanent part of my setup."
REBECCA KIMMIG | Audilia, Artist
"The R1's give me the clarity I need to place microphones exactly where they should be and capture sound in its most natural form."
"The R1's give me the clarity I need to place microphones exactly where they should be and capture sound in its most natural form."
ROBERT DUDZIC | Sound designer for film, TV, and games
"The R1's are fun to listen to and make me feel more connected to the space I'm recording in."
"The R1's are fun to listen to and make me feel more connected to the space I'm recording in."
JACOB SOMMERIO | Musician and Owner of English Oak Recording
You can't listen to music in space.
Sustainability at OLLO is more than just the environment. It’s about making products that last, can be serviced at home for years to come, and are fairly priced all year round. No Black Friday deals that devalue our own work. Free gigs, free beats free whatever are not things any artist or engineer enjoys. We must stand together in keeping the industry sustainable for everyone. It starts with respecting your own work and the work done by your peers.
Rok Gulič, founder and CEO
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Engineering DNA
Technical specifications
| FEATURE | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Style | Closed back, Over the ear |
| Frequency range* | 5 Hz - 22 kHz sweep 1/3 oct p-p range 13.4 dBSPL +/- 1dB |
| SPL/sensitivity* | 110 dBSPL @ 1kHz RMS3dB @ 0 dBu |
| Impedance* | ~32 ohm - works with all devices |
| Speaker type and size | Dynamic, 50mm |
| Magnet type | Neodymium |
| Membrane | Composite Pu+PET patented pattern |
| THD & 2nd* | <0.12% & <0.05% @ 94 dB SPL @ 1kHz |
| Ear pads diameter in/out | 60mm/100mm |
| Ear pads material | Acoustic foam with artificial leather |
| Ear cups material | American walnut |
| Headband material | Stainless steel and silicone |
| Cable termination | Detachable 2 meters long Y mini XLR |
| Connector | 3.5mm jack with an adapter to 6.3mm jack |
| Calibration | Unit Specific Calibration not available |
| Weight ex. cable | 386 g (0.8 lb) |
| International warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
| Trial period - Money back | 90 days from delivery date when purchased directly from OLLO Audio |
| Product classification | EN60268-7-IEC-DCSC-32R2, Circumaural closed back dynamic headphones |
| Isolation of outside noise or music in bands** | 5dBSPL(c)@250Hz, 11dBSPL(c)@500Hz, 13dBSPL(c)@1kHz, 25dBSPL(c)@3Khz, 30+dBSPL(c)@>6kHz |
| Isolation of outside noise or music as average in full range** | ~10dBSPL(c); perceived as cut by half |
| *data capturing standard | EN 60268-7 with IEC 60318-1, sweep signal, output 1ohm, 100Hz-10kHz tolerance +/- 1dB |
| **Source signal and setup | pink noise full range 20Hz-20kHz, 90 degrees angle - directly to ear from IEC60318-1, calibrated to 80dBSPL(c) |
The Anatomy of Sound
- Dynamic Neodymium speaker
- 50mm diameter, composite Pu+PET membrane with patented pattern
- 32 Ohms
- 110 dBSPL @ 1kHz RMS3dB @ 0 dBu 1ohm output - that makes them work with smart devices too
- Left / right matched speakers (+/-1dB SPL tolerance, sweep, range 100Hz-10kHz in the free field at 1cm distance)
- Replaceable using home tools
- Earpads with outer diameter of 100mm (3.8in), an inner diameter of 60mm (2.3in) and a depth of a 25mm (0.8in), +/-2.5mm. Made of artificial leather.
- THD & 2nd <0.12% & <0.05% @ 94 dB SPL @ 1kHz with sweep source measured* with IEC 60318-1 ear simulator.
- Variation in frequency response in band from 5 Hz - 22 kHz sweep 1/3 oct p-p range 13.4 dBSPL +/- 1dB using sweep and IEC 60318-1 ear simulator.
- Air pressure equalization controlled with Saati flow resistor 3.2Ohms(²)/1cm².
- -10dBSPL(c) bidirectional isolation with pink noise as the source and IEC60318-1 simulator for capturing
- Clamping force set to achieve target frequency response with industry-standard bitragional diameter of 14.3cm (KEMAR) on IEC60318-4 ear simulator.
- Artificial leather strap and powder coated stainless spring steel are both replaceable using home tools.
- Self adjusting strap for quick and easy head size adjustments.
- 2m long (6.5ft) and easy detachable silicone cable with enameled OFC core to ensure minimal signal distortion and long life.
- Screw-on adapter from 3.5mm to 6.3mm jacks (1/8 to 1/4 inch) for device connectivity
- Terminated to dual mini XLR for L and R channel
Not available for recording headphones. Calibration comes with the X1 mixing headphones.
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Delivery Times:
- standard shipping: 10-18 days.
- DHL or FedEx Express: 2 days.
We offer 90 days trial period on all our products. So you can take the time to test them out and make a decision. In case you wish to return them, you need to send them to us. We will refund your purchase but exclude any duties, levies and shipping back to us. For details, see our Refund Policy
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We have a list of resellers you can explore or buy directly from us. Most destinations are available. If your country is not on the shipping list in the checkout, please write to support@olloaudio.com and we'll maually check for delivery options to your address. You can also use WhatsApp support number 00386 69 71 28 41.
At this time we do not have balanced option available. You can find some generic options on Amazon or similar stores.
We have service center in the USA, UK and the EU. Reach to support for details.
We believe in fair pricing all year long.
Free beats, gigs and mixes are all disrescpectful and are killing the industry. Everyone should be paid fairly and accordingly. So we do not offer discounts per se (not even on Black Friday and Cyber Monday) as we don't support that mentality.
We do lower the price when there is a good reason to do so. And we have three!
1. B STOCK UNITS
B stock items are sonically exactly the same as A stock but with minor cosmetic imperfections. These are brand new, unused units. Limited offer to when such units are available! Check availability here.
2. OFFER FOR STUDENTS
We’re aware that being at the beginning of your career can be hard. We have an offer to support all the audio-related students and teachers with a 25% discount on our headphones. To get this offer, please reach out to us with your student or teacher ID via this form, so we can verify eligibility and grant you a student status with us.
3. ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM
Our community is at the heart of everything we do. Engineers, creators and artists participate in the process of developing all of our products. If you work as a full-time audio engineer, musician, or in a similar audio-related profession and share the passion for pro-audio, you can apply to join. The endorsement community is the cornerstone for our R&D team. We take their feedback very seriously. Interested? You can apply here.
Wondering who's in the community?
10dB SPL difference is considered double the perceived loudness. That means -10dB SPL isolation halfs the perceived volume of music or noise from the environment into the headphone's cup.
WHERE TO BUY
WHERE TO BUY
Available on Amazon, Thomann, Vintage King, Scan-Co UK and many local resellers