-=> Quoting Timothy Trace to T Owen <=-
 TT> Like your thoughts!  :-)
I like some of them myself..... >:)
 TT> Ummm.  Not everythings a Varicurve, SIMM, or the new Sabine product.
 TT> And the Klark-Technic DN-360 ends up in many a FOH rack, still - and
 TT> it's got sliders.
Yeah the DN360 is a very nice EQ, though a bit pricy for what it does..
 TT> :-)  Besides, I've actually seen riders specifing
 TT> "no-rotary pots" on EQ's.
Well, there is a lot of room for error with parametrics; not so much
with graphics. I have always liked the White Instruments EQs with the
rotary pots (non-parametric). Most folks look at those devices, and
wonder what the %*&# it is. >:)
 
 -> I hear alignment problems at almost every show I attend; it's precisely
 -> that sort of attitude that contributes to sloppy sound.
 TT> Whoa, there, nellie.  I guess my original point wasn't very clear -
 TT> I intended to make the statement that production schedules don't allow
 TT> for much tweaking of a system, so the manufacturers have compensated
 TT> by creating gear that's reasonably "close enough for rock 'n roll".
Ok, that's true, and I am always thankful for such forethought on the
part of the manufacturers; it makes my job a whole lot easier!
 -> Yeah, and the SM58 is a world standard; that doesn't mean I would ever
 -> consider using one, unless I needed to pound nails. 
 TT> Whoa, again.  While there's lots of other choices in a vocal
 TT> microphone, what are you going to buy for under $90 that covers the
 TT> 50-15k range well, and is virtually indestructible?  Certainly not a
 TT> Sennheiser 441... :-) 
Agreed. The 441 is a bit funny looking on stage as a vocal mic as well...
I am willing to admit that I use the Beta 58As a lot when the application
isn't very demanding (or the band is rough on mics), but I refuse to go
with the SM 58s; I just can't stand the way they sound (I still carry
8 of them for emergencies, and have used them for pounding nails,
shimming drum risers, and to subdue unruly frat boys).
 TT> Application-centric is certainly the way to approach SR...
I agree, but that doesn't mean that I am willing to use SM58s... >:)
 -> You mention Meyer.. all other brands that you mention are
 -> insignificant when compared to Meyer, especially the new
 -> self-powered boxes! 
 TT> Yes, yes, YES!  I got to experience a MSL-4 close-up at NSCA, over a
 TT> period of several days - I was working for two manufacturers on either
 TT> side of Meyer's showroom.  Fu*kin'-A WOW.
 TT> They're the answer.  Period.
 
If Meyer self-powered cabinets are the answer..... it must have been
an exceptionally GOOD question! I love what those beauties do, and they
do it consistently, every time (if they were a bit softer I would sleep
with them). John Meyer is a true visionary, and Meyer Sound Labs makes
the best sounding cabinets I have ever had the pleasure to work with.
The self-powered series is a vast improvement over the MSL3/650R2
combination. I have been listening to Meyer cabinets for 18 years, and
I have always liked them best, BAR NONE!
 -> Does anyone still use multi-box mid/high arrangements?
 TT> Showco.  Prism II.  But what a freakin' system!
Hey, that's right. I forgot about Showco..... Damn...now I remember....
Oh well, I can try to forget again..... Take care.
... Posted by the comittee to bronze John Meyer.
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