leddy
Well-known member
The camera analogy is a good one. I think there are at least two major factors where better gear yields better results:
1) Time - Better gear needs less tweaking. It's like having the right tool when you need it instead of using a wrench as a hammer. The wrench will work, but the hammer would be better.
2) The Style of Music - Disagree if you like, but the minute you add a bunch of distorted guitar(s) and screaming vocals, the subtle differences in gear will diminish. Classical music, solo voice or books on CD, small Jazz combos, etc. need quiet, detail-revealing gear.
Any of you folks able to get killer results on delicate material with budget gear? I'd love to hear about it.
1) Time - Better gear needs less tweaking. It's like having the right tool when you need it instead of using a wrench as a hammer. The wrench will work, but the hammer would be better.
2) The Style of Music - Disagree if you like, but the minute you add a bunch of distorted guitar(s) and screaming vocals, the subtle differences in gear will diminish. Classical music, solo voice or books on CD, small Jazz combos, etc. need quiet, detail-revealing gear.
Any of you folks able to get killer results on delicate material with budget gear? I'd love to hear about it.