Mike,
I looked for your email address to do this in private but you haven't shared that with us so here goes:

You give a lot of advice on stuff that you never owned or tested, and while I DO respect your opinion to chime in .... you're not helping anyone by spewing out info that anyone can gather right here on the net or in a manual.
You're a nice guy with a polite, concerned attitude and always uses proper decorum, but in this place ....... I doubt your qualifications to be throwing statements around, like the one I quoted in this post.
Have you ever owned or performed with the new EVs to make that statement? Have you had the Mackies either? I have, and to tell the truth .... I loved 'em, but they had severe shortcomings in certain situations.

I think this BBS is a wonderful haven for advice, companionship and venting, but I strongly advise against quoting books or specs when giving advice on products or techniques that you do not have FIRST HAND experience with. Many folks, with extra time on their hands seem to have lots to add in these discussions, but from where I stand ( and read ), few have the real world "know how" to acurately advise on the subjects.


(this is for ALL OF US, myself included)

Please - refrian from RE quoting others advice or making judgements by specs alone when someone is looking for help. I have very little free time, and I choose to spend as much of it as I can right here with you people, trying to increase the database of knowledge and expertise of the musicians represented. I love to share info that can make the lives of musicians easier and our audiences happier! We all learn from each other, and unless I'm mistaken ... we can ALL read(or listen) and do google searches. Let's leave the tough comparisons and questions about specifics to those who can share experience from the trenchs, ok?

I'm not attacking YOU Mike, just making a point about how often you quote advice with nothing to back it up. Your intentions are good, but you're not helping the education process unless you quote from actual experience.

Like I said ..... I would have done this direct if you posted an email address.
Annonimity is your right, but in this business ..... we should all be approachable. Heck - it could lead to work!

Peace.( and I mean that )


[This message has been edited by Uncle Dave (edited 10-10-2004).]