23 Jul
2004
23 Jul
'04
6:36 p.m.
R Parker wrote:
<SNIP>
Maybe the only thing I've learned is that I'd
aproach
another purchase decision the same way and hope for
better luck next time.
<SNIP>
Bob Katz's book had some interesting comments about this sort of stuff,
basically coming down to the idea (my paraphrasing here) that mixing
monitors are not meant for 'enjoyment' but for 'task'. We all get to the
point where we can do a good mix with whatever monitors we own. However,
we don't always 'enjoy' the sound of those monitors. We understand they
are too bright, harsh, muddy, whatever the appropriate adjective, but we
get the job done and the mix ends up sounding good on most systems. I
think he's basically right.
That said, I'd rather mix on monitors I really enjoy, but I cannot
afford to... ;-)
- Mark