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Originally Posted by EveAnna Manley  Regarding tolerances, and where and why they exist in analog gear, I could not describe the situation better than Jeffrey Warren. It is a given that potentiometers will never match as well as discrete resistor switching. And your computer plugins will match perfectly. |
Hey EveAnna
I have to say that my massive works great and the support in your company has always been brilliant, I'm a fan.
What I don't get is what you're saying above. I was under the assumption that a "stereo" units can be used for stereo applications. I think it's totally fair if both channels are not exactly the same (and in fact I think those imperfections add to the vibe of analog gear IMO), but I'd imagine they should be close enough. My massive is really good in that respect, and the IBIS is not too bad, but the differences in my GML 8200 are way too much. We're talking several dB's.
I think some manufacturers are charging us a hell of a lot of money for units that have not been properly calibrated in the factory or has not been built to the high standard they used to. Sounds like some of the "high end gear" companies have grown (which is great) the quality control has dropped, but the price tag remains the same. I think this is unfair. I mean, my Cranesong units doesn't even seem to have a CE certification
I think saying "buy the mastering version" is not fair either... I thought the Massive for example, is the same as the standard version with different filter settings and stepped pots - the mastering GML (whatever is called) seems like a completely different EQ than the 8200, so why should I buy the mastering version? it ONLY costs twice as much.
Maybe for some people it's fine, but I have to work a hell of a lot to buy one of these units and when the time comes to actually buy it, it doesn't deliver.
I'm not trying to argue here or piss anyone off, I'm getting to the point where I can actually afford to buy high end units and I have been disappointed... telling me that a stereo unit is "within spec" but is like 3 or more dB out per channel is a bit pants.
No, I don't like plugins, I like analog gear BTW.
again, I hope this doesn't come across as an "aggressive" post, it's not my intention, I just feel some of you big guys are taking the piss a little bit.