Re: What (audio related) ebook do you want written?
Thanks Ivan,
I understand that using Smaart for many of the things that folks like you and Phil do is a major skill set all of its own. I studied electrical engineering in college for 2 years (but didn't get the degree) so I at least understand most of the concepts that are discussed.
The question I am trying to ask is this: Is there a way the average sound company or even DJ can take advantage of some of the things Smaart has to offer and make a noticeable improvement in their system performance? Like a Smaart Lite or something. The only common tool that I can think of in use now is a RTA. A Smaart license and a $100 or less calibrated mic is affordable to anyone who is serious about their sound quality. I mention the DJ aspect because in that community if the average person could drastically improve performance with this tool I believe it would become a trend and obviously there would be a massive need for an affordible ebook on the subject.
We are now in the age of affordable Digital processing that actually sounds good and has some power in the time domain even at the entry level. Can the average user work with Smaart and make a meaningful difference? If so can it be explained in easy to read terms?
This is a market that most likely wouldn't normally hire you or Phil anyway to set up their system unless they grew large enough to have that need. Those of us (like me) that do hire a professional for initial system set up and tuning want to squeeze every bit of goodness out of our rigs and are smart enough to know that the few hundred dollars spent is worth every penny. Even when I do become proficient with Smaart there are certain one time things that it is faster, better, and cheaper to hire a highly skilled professional to do and be done with it. My time has a value to me and the hundreds of hours of measurements and listening required to be proficient at your level can be bought for a travel fee and a few billed hours. It just makes economic sense to me.
Anyway if the book can be written I am in for $50 for the first edition e-signed e-copy to help get the ball rolling. Knowledge is Power! Power to the People!
-Eric
