mic information is important because it can give you some idea, when looking at what sources are available, as to what source might sound best. over time, you may notice that a lot of the shows that sound good to you come from the same mics, or similar. this can further help you figure out what seed is best to get.
what is most important, though, is what sounds good TO YOU. if a show was recorded with a sony stereo mic and you think it sounds great, then that's fine. don't get caught up in all the "it has to be schoeps" bs. but hey, if you really dig schoeps, then that's fine (i'm not trying to knock schoeps). just go with what sounds good to you. also, you have to remember that who does the taping is more important than what gear they used. if somebody has a great rig and no clue how to use it, the tape will likely not sound as good as if an experienced and knowledgable taper ran the same rig. so, again, i think the main reason to keep track of these things is to give you some idea of what seed might sound best when trying to choose among many sources for the same show. but, that said, try not to get too set in your ways...there are a lot of sources that can still surprise you. go ahead and experiment sometimes. blank cds are so cheap that you can afford to take a chance on a source you haven't heard yet. i think the best advice is to "trust your ears." -- Lucas Check out my list at http://db.etree.org/xlucasx --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.338 / Virus Database: 189 - Release Date: 3/14/2002 _______________________________________________ etree.org etree mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://mail.etree.org/mailman/listinfo/etree Need help? Ask <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
