ruairioflaherty
Well-known member
I'm not interested in beating a drum here. The reason I checked into this thread is because I am constantly revising my opinions on everything, nothing is set in stone for me. I figured I'd come here and listen.
I still don't believe in sound samples. And my reasoning is partly based on the fact that I have heard a lot of gear and then heard sounds samples that are supposed to represent said gear that sound nothing like what I've heard and experienced hands on. I cannot stand when beginners base opinions or worse, purchase decisions on misrepresentative samples.
There are also many factors that are not known in a test, perhaps this singer has a really poor tone (I doubt it), or maybe the room or signal chain after the mic is part of what I'm hearing (again not likely but I can't be rule it out).
The final reason I hate these sound sample threads is confirmation bias and group think. The assumption here among those who have listened is that the 251 is a perfect point of reference when in fact it just sounds bad. My job is to listen to audio with a fresh ear and make a decision on how it sounds and what it needs, I have to trust my own ears.
I have no agenda here. I don't sell mics or kits or anything else. My goal is to give back a little and try to educate in areas where I have strong practical experience while I am learning from some of the many smart people here.
And again I should say that I have nothing bad to say about Paul, I'm sure he's a great guy working hard every day to make things sound as good as possible. I have no interest in getting into a credibility pissing match.
To the REAS people whoever they are I wish them luck with their mic.
I still don't believe in sound samples. And my reasoning is partly based on the fact that I have heard a lot of gear and then heard sounds samples that are supposed to represent said gear that sound nothing like what I've heard and experienced hands on. I cannot stand when beginners base opinions or worse, purchase decisions on misrepresentative samples.
There are also many factors that are not known in a test, perhaps this singer has a really poor tone (I doubt it), or maybe the room or signal chain after the mic is part of what I'm hearing (again not likely but I can't be rule it out).
The final reason I hate these sound sample threads is confirmation bias and group think. The assumption here among those who have listened is that the 251 is a perfect point of reference when in fact it just sounds bad. My job is to listen to audio with a fresh ear and make a decision on how it sounds and what it needs, I have to trust my own ears.
I have no agenda here. I don't sell mics or kits or anything else. My goal is to give back a little and try to educate in areas where I have strong practical experience while I am learning from some of the many smart people here.
And again I should say that I have nothing bad to say about Paul, I'm sure he's a great guy working hard every day to make things sound as good as possible. I have no interest in getting into a credibility pissing match.
To the REAS people whoever they are I wish them luck with their mic.
