[Paul Dorman]

On 12/29/2020 11:43 AM, John Williamson wrote:
On 29/12/2020 18:24, Paul Dorman wrote:
On 12/29/2020 10:45 AM, John Williamson wrote:
I do not say that high quality capsules are not available elsewhere,
but, while there is undoubtedly an element of snobbery, if there are
measurable differences in either quality or consistency between
brands, then there is, by definition, a "secret ingredient".


Â*Â*Â* I don't believe they are noticeable by maybe 97% of people,
which means those differences don't matter.

If they exist, are measurable and we as professionals want to do the
best for our clients, they do matter, even is only 1% of people can
notice them.

But have you any research to back up your belief?

Again, there are plenty of mic shootouts on YouTube.

Most people can't tell the difference. Maybe the
differences don't really exist!



Â*Â*Â*Â* Very similar to what Steinway did in the piano world!

As Steinway hold 139 patents in the field of piano making, they have
many "secret ingredients".


Â*Â*Â* Not really.Â* Piano technology is well known. There are no secrets.

As it's all mechanical, it can easily be reverse engineered and the
patents evaded, but it's not so easy to reverse engineer the precise
tension in a microphone diaphragm.

Bull-S***.

You only need a torque wrench, and any assembler could do it.



Â*Â*Â* And I like Yamahas better!

That is your personal preference, and one opinion is not data.


Not just me. Plenty of world-class pianists
prefer Yamaha.