[GuitarRuss]

I've noticed that some sounds seem to be interpreted differently depending on price. Of course, a lot of the time these are true. However, these blind shootouts show that this is not always true. Here's my take on what at times is totally correct, but other times is a bias that should be examined.


Sound...........................Cheap Mic.............................Expensive Mic
Lots of low end ..............boomy/muddy .......................rich and full low end
Lots of high end .............harsh/tizzy........................... detailed with clarity
flat eq ..........................boring/lacks character............ honest/transparent
distortion...................... grainy/unclear........................warm/rounded/rich
needs EQ...................... lacks flexibility........................takes EQ well
Lots of Mids.................. muggy.................................. brings out warmth

etc.etc.