mjbphotos
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Did you listen to my files? I think they speak for themselves. You are making this political mj. It shouldn't be this should be about the mic. He has noted that his test had some discrepancies as would any test. My test has variables too as does any test even in an anechoic chamber. I demonstarted exactly the problem with these mics. This isn't about who is right or wrong if my test had come
Out different and I was wrong I would
own up but it didn't it sounded just the way I remember. I've used this mic in
Plenty of different acoustic enviorments with many different musicians and pres/converters/monitors always the same conclusion. The mic's whole marketing campaign is that its like the sm57 "or better" thats what they say.. So how come everyone else can state their subjective opinion but we can't have one because its negative? Or because we are n00bs to
The forum? I guess someone should tell chris lord alge or andy sneap their opinions are worthless because they don't post on HR.com. What about rob norman?? You are trolling I don't care who you are what you're doing is trolling. People have stated his test was flawed you came in and called it a "newb jerk circle" or whatever.
This aristocratic behavior is only hindering the potential future of this forum. What are you trying to do keep people from contributing to the community? It sure as heck seems that way.
Seriously if what you're saying is true then why do we even have equipment forums. Whats the point if someones happy with the built in mic on their laptop? I demonstrated what I don't like about the mic I was hoping someone else would demonstrate what they do like about the mic. It bothers me how political you make this. It makes no sense there are brilliant people on this forum like greg, rami and jimmy but even they'll probably admit occasionally they are wrong. What are we supposed to do as noobs, sit quietly or just agree with everything anyone says? If some higher up here said to rub peanut butter all over your drums to make them sound better would you do it? Everyone should trust their ears and not blindly follow what you me or anyone else says. You have no problems with a noob when they agree with you.
I listened to the files last night. On the amped guitar tracks, I did prefer the ES, but can understand how some might prefer the SM. As already mentioned, for a truly equal test, a track should have been recorded via DI, then re-amped.
On the snare, no doubt the SM is better suited, but I don't record drums myself.
i won't take back my original comments (post #25) - because look at the facts: In the first 24 posts in this thread, gregoryg did 12 of them and you did 5. 17/24 = 70.8%. Both of you recently joined this forum, have not introduced yourselves as studio professionals and start this back-and-forth back-slapping.