[TerraVibe]

Originally Posted by Fastermouse

I think, too, that the over all experience of both the band and the studio staff was much higher. Because of the extremely high cost of studios and equipment, not just anyone was given the opportunity to make records. Both musicians and again, studio staff. Nick Mason's/Roger Taylor's drums sounded great because Nick Mason/RT had great ears for buying, tuning and playing drums. The same is true of Alan Parsons/ Roy Thomas Baker mic placement and choice. These talents were developed through experience, and by mentoring with talented peers, and these people were given the chance to use very expensive equipment made by very experienced engineers on tools made by..etc,
We can make albums that sound this good. On many different pieces of gear, even some cheap gear. But it will take time. The musicians must practice, the engineer must practice, the equipment must be tested and all of that must be used to the service of the music.
With this in mind, we can not only make albums that sound as good as the best, we can make albums that sound even better.

That's the spirit!