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In Reply to: Studios are cheap and indifferent to sound quality posted by Norm on October 31, 2002 at 11:17:37:
I know that experienced RECORDING ENGINEERS definitely make an effort to evaluate phase, polarity, and sound quality in commercial recordings. That is not to say everyone is a knowledgeable or experience recording engineer. That is also not to say that the commerical recording process is the same as the "audiophile" recording process. That is also not to say that I haven't personally witnessed piano mics out of phase on audiophile live to 2 track recordings either.The commercial recorded multi-track process is a constructed craft in its own right. It is not trying to be a live to 2 track audiophile event. There is place and purpose on this earth for both types of recordings. But to imply that "they don't care" or "they don't know these great audiophile secrets we hold" is quite naive.
Cheers, EveAnna Manley, Manley Labs
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I never said they should pay attention to us, but there have been some instances where studios have made a great effort with the resulting excellent sound. I just think most are indifferent.
I'm not trying to be argumentative with you, Norm. 85% of my business is building high end recording equipment. It is a big market too. The other part of my biz is building high end tube gear. We straddle both camps.These recording guys are not indifferent, I promise you. Not all Recording Engineers are a George Massenburg or a Bruce Swedien. Not all Mastering Engineers are a Bob Ludwig or a Doug Sax. "Most" are not indifferent, though. Really.
Cheers, EveAnna Manley, Manley Labs
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