Do you remember how long the night before Christmas could be? Man, will tomorrow morning never get here? UPS Tracking says that Jim Williams signed for delivery of our MCA SP-1 microphone for our test. He says it takes about a week or so for the upgrades and another week to ship it back.
Let's recap what we are doing and what's coming. In the world of Voiceover Artists, gear mania can be an easy addiction. Personally, when a new job comes up, the first thing I ask is, "Can I net enough to pay for a new Lawson 47 and a John Hardy preamp?" But is this quest for supreme equipment justified or necessary? The quest should be for the supreme "sound." Do we have to spend a fortune to get the best sound?
I am not an technical expert. I am an experienced user of high tech equipment in the recording and broadcast business. Most importantly, I know technical experts in various aspects of the industry. Like most of us, I know when something sounds good--I just don't always know why.
That's the purpose of our upcoming tests. Can we find outstanding quality at a reasonable price? We will look at preamps, mics, location recording systems, digital interfaces, computers and any other items that make our job easier and more efficient. We will look in unusual places and talk to folks that may have some secrets that you and I wouldn't think of. We probably won't be testing your dream gear. But we just might reveal some real surprises. Most important of all we need to share our opinions and experiences. You have feelings on our various wants and needs, go ahead--let's put it out there.
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