
mixmkr
we don't need rest!!
Now I know, many here don't give a hoot about Roger, or say, "so what." However in the last issue of EQ, which I'm sure many of you get, he states something about recording equipment that I have not really read anywhere else from anyone of his *stature* really admit. He says [and I pull out of context, without altering his point, imo):
...."some of the best-sounding records I've recorded were done on black-face 16-bit ADATs with more than 10,000 hours on the heads. If you listen to what you're recording and make it sound the way you want, then it doesn't matter whether you record 48-bit/96kHz on next year's top-of-the-line system, or 16-bit/48 kHz on 10-year old ADATs. Every one of the hard disk recording systems available today has the potential of recording next year's "Best Engineered" Grammy."
He then lists a couple formats, admits that he does have preferences, but then finishes up saying:
"......it does not have to be the best, shiniest tool, it just has to be a tool that works."
I say Amen to that, it is a great time to live in [recording equipment wise, that is], and I have still alot to learn after all these years!
Now, I'll don the "asbestos suit." .....but remember, Roger said it first!!
...."some of the best-sounding records I've recorded were done on black-face 16-bit ADATs with more than 10,000 hours on the heads. If you listen to what you're recording and make it sound the way you want, then it doesn't matter whether you record 48-bit/96kHz on next year's top-of-the-line system, or 16-bit/48 kHz on 10-year old ADATs. Every one of the hard disk recording systems available today has the potential of recording next year's "Best Engineered" Grammy."
He then lists a couple formats, admits that he does have preferences, but then finishes up saying:
"......it does not have to be the best, shiniest tool, it just has to be a tool that works."
I say Amen to that, it is a great time to live in [recording equipment wise, that is], and I have still alot to learn after all these years!
Now, I'll don the "asbestos suit." .....but remember, Roger said it first!!
