Dick Rees wrote on Mon, 14 February 2011 02:35 |
The quality of the input devices in the signal chain is arguably the most important part of the overall sound system. Compensating downstream for poor input quality is never easy or completely effective. If you've spent good money for quality gear on which to play, then it just makes good sense to get what it takes to give as good a quality input into the sound board. Good mics and DI's are indispensable. |
Chris Harwood wrote on Sun, 13 February 2011 23:42 | ||
I'm thinking I might have been mistaken with my "compensating" word. I meant to compensate AT the source. IOW, if the synth sounded lacking in bass because of an inexpensive line transformer, I'd add bass with the synth patch, AT the source. Additionally, I didn't want to spend 6 x $400 ($2400) for Countryman quality direct boxes if I was only losing 2% (as a guess). Since I already have DI and line transformers that do work, my $2400 might be better spent somewhere else. But I do understand the "weak link" theory. Thanks for the reply. |