IAN...And further....I've been in PRO audio for over 30 years.

Well done. Dunno what PRO stands for though. Some minority cult
perhaps, otherwise you'd be famous I guess.

"Rtndrascal" wrote

fastest way to learn anything including amp and mic production.

A business requires a unique selling point. By its nature,
something unique cannot be learned. So emulate all you like, you'll
still be clueless until you muster a thought of your own.

Ask *any* successful provider of venture capital.

The way to learn is to (at first) copy and then make
something your own.

You've got the wrong end of the stick entirely on this one, ask
*any* class of five-year-olds.

Check out ANY
mic company now and you'll see the emulation of old tube mics such
as the U47,
C12 and ELA M250.

I'll take your word for it. Confirms what I said. They have
existing knowledge and manufacturing ability, other products,
trusted brand-names, etc. How can you do better with absolutely
none of the necessary attributes?

I have taken existing schemos and altered them to accept
new trannies, other parts and different EQ curves. I also build
my own tube
mic-pre amps and re-ribbon old RCA mics. I have been involved in
thousands of
recording sessions either as a player, engineer and/or producer.

Well done.

What have you
done with your time?

Er...do you want a complete list? Production management, product
design, product management, strategic production planning, product
development, project management, teaching, childcare. I think
that's all the full-time occupations.

I tend to go along with dim when he points out that the mechanics
will be the hard part from the engineering point of view. From a
business perspective, you have nothing to offer the market. From a
career guidance angle, if you have been in just one occupation for
over 30yrs you would be unwise to wander now unless you already have
safe retirement funds in place.

cheers, Ian