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Just some random musings on a Friday:
Why is Ed in the Rack forum again telling everyone to forget about their API's and Neves and just go with the ART tube MPs?
Speaking of toobs, I see Fletcher is still basing the Studio Projects preamp at prosoundweb. I wonder what his beef is with that company? My guess is Alan stuck him with the tab when they went to lunch.
On the subject of prosoundweb . . . what ever became of the bitchslap diaries? My gut feeling, in all honesty, is that mixerman is just getting tired. From the sounds of things, he was pulling some late-nighters with that crew . . . and I can't imagine putting all that energy in to something late at night at the end of a long session. Especially when you have a family and all.
My alternate theory is that a book deal was likely offered. Which could mean two more things: a) They (publisher) don't want him publishing the whole book on the damn web before the deal has even been worked out. b) Mixerman wants to be able to really sit down and devote some quality time to his writings when it's all done -- as opposed to half-assed late-night stuff at the end of long sessions.
I guess Steve Albini is the latest in line to sing the praises of the FMR Audio RNP (for those not aware, he's a pretty renowned producer -- Nirvana, Paige & Plant, many others). I don't think I've ever known a producer to be so universally loved yet hated at the same time by so many people. Personally, I think he gets the job done steadily yet unspectacularly. Up to this point, he's been the poster child for the Sytek stuff (as well as the old neotek). Pretty much supports my theory that these days, transparent audio is cheap (see sytek, grace design, fmr audio, etc). While vintage/warm/colored is still fairly expensive, but still within reach if you're willing to make the investment -- see the Groove Tubes Vipre and similar items.
Speaking of Groove Tubes, another trend I like to see are inexpensive Tube mics, and it looks like GT is making some serious contributions in this arena, ironically enough. The latest Recording Mag seems to have a very thorough, exhaustive look at a good portion of their line. Some very favorable comments about their cheaper tube mic, I might add.
And speaking of solid values on great mics, I just got my Blue dragonfly yesterday (Halloween).
Over the course of the past year, I've bought, rented, or auditioned probably 20-30 different mics, and I'd have to say BLUEs are the most unique; in terms of looks, construction and sonics. A bunch of oddballs. But they all seem to sound just stellar in the right application, and the dragonfly is no exception. Best part about them is their company is worth supporting. I predict that I'll be doing just that over the next several years.
Why is Ed in the Rack forum again telling everyone to forget about their API's and Neves and just go with the ART tube MPs?
Speaking of toobs, I see Fletcher is still basing the Studio Projects preamp at prosoundweb. I wonder what his beef is with that company? My guess is Alan stuck him with the tab when they went to lunch.
On the subject of prosoundweb . . . what ever became of the bitchslap diaries? My gut feeling, in all honesty, is that mixerman is just getting tired. From the sounds of things, he was pulling some late-nighters with that crew . . . and I can't imagine putting all that energy in to something late at night at the end of a long session. Especially when you have a family and all.
My alternate theory is that a book deal was likely offered. Which could mean two more things: a) They (publisher) don't want him publishing the whole book on the damn web before the deal has even been worked out. b) Mixerman wants to be able to really sit down and devote some quality time to his writings when it's all done -- as opposed to half-assed late-night stuff at the end of long sessions.
I guess Steve Albini is the latest in line to sing the praises of the FMR Audio RNP (for those not aware, he's a pretty renowned producer -- Nirvana, Paige & Plant, many others). I don't think I've ever known a producer to be so universally loved yet hated at the same time by so many people. Personally, I think he gets the job done steadily yet unspectacularly. Up to this point, he's been the poster child for the Sytek stuff (as well as the old neotek). Pretty much supports my theory that these days, transparent audio is cheap (see sytek, grace design, fmr audio, etc). While vintage/warm/colored is still fairly expensive, but still within reach if you're willing to make the investment -- see the Groove Tubes Vipre and similar items.
Speaking of Groove Tubes, another trend I like to see are inexpensive Tube mics, and it looks like GT is making some serious contributions in this arena, ironically enough. The latest Recording Mag seems to have a very thorough, exhaustive look at a good portion of their line. Some very favorable comments about their cheaper tube mic, I might add.
And speaking of solid values on great mics, I just got my Blue dragonfly yesterday (Halloween).
Over the course of the past year, I've bought, rented, or auditioned probably 20-30 different mics, and I'd have to say BLUEs are the most unique; in terms of looks, construction and sonics. A bunch of oddballs. But they all seem to sound just stellar in the right application, and the dragonfly is no exception. Best part about them is their company is worth supporting. I predict that I'll be doing just that over the next several years.
