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<blockquote data-quote="David Karol" data-source="post: 73000" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Re: What sub should I get?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Hey Lisa,</p><p></p><p>Definitely read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Systems-Optimization-Techniques-Alignment/dp/0240521560/ref=dp_ob_title_bk/182-6520505-4794348" target="_blank">Bob McCarthy's Sound Systems: Design and Optimization</a>. With a basic physics understanding and a background in audio, that book is pretty much a bible. It may take a little bit of re-reading and asking some questions over here, but it provides a look into the physics of sound, acoustics, and what it takes to design and integrate a loudspeaker system.</p><p></p><p>As far as owning gear goes- think about it a lot before you accumulate any debt with it. Don't invest more than you're sure you can get a return on in a short amount of time. I've considered owning my own gear- but outside of a decent mic collection, I don't own much more than some speakers on sticks, an 01v96, and cabling/support to make it go together. Generally working for clubs or regional production companies, I rarely use my own gear. When I need something more than I can provide for on my own, I reach out to those who can adequately support the client's needs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="David Karol, post: 73000, member: 3"] Re: What sub should I get? Hey Lisa, Definitely read [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Systems-Optimization-Techniques-Alignment/dp/0240521560/ref=dp_ob_title_bk/182-6520505-4794348"]Bob McCarthy's Sound Systems: Design and Optimization[/URL]. With a basic physics understanding and a background in audio, that book is pretty much a bible. It may take a little bit of re-reading and asking some questions over here, but it provides a look into the physics of sound, acoustics, and what it takes to design and integrate a loudspeaker system. As far as owning gear goes- think about it a lot before you accumulate any debt with it. Don't invest more than you're sure you can get a return on in a short amount of time. I've considered owning my own gear- but outside of a decent mic collection, I don't own much more than some speakers on sticks, an 01v96, and cabling/support to make it go together. Generally working for clubs or regional production companies, I rarely use my own gear. When I need something more than I can provide for on my own, I reach out to those who can adequately support the client's needs. [/QUOTE]
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