[BC] new equipment...

[JYRussell at academicplanet.com]

Hi Paul -

   I like Mike's answer - but I also have some "less expensive stuff" in use
a location or two.

I learned that durability is something else to consider.

The "stuff" - the mic, the mix board, the computer, etc. -
It's all just a bunch of tools.

You get the sound you want out of it all , one way or another, whichever
tool you use to make that sound, you can find a way. Depends on how hard and
long you work with it.

BUT...  Nicer tools can mean a little less work figuring out how to get and
keep that sound, no matter who is using the stuff.

And,  Nicer tools can also usually put up with a little more 24/7 wear and
tear and abuse... (part timers can really physically bash a Behringer!)

  For my part, the less expensive stuff is a great way to get started, and,
as the money comes in, move up as you can - while there's still a lot of
life left in the Behringers and such... get them ready for the remote truck,
or for backup studios, that sort of thing.  Or, sell them, in like-new
condition.

Either way, you can get your money back out of them again if you treat them
right.

Jason R.

>So buying the fancy stuff doesn't necessarily mean better sound. But it
does buy more time for you to spend doing more important functions.

MM<