"Explain Like I'm 5": Why Is Pro Audio Gear So Expensive?

Sticker shock is a common malady in the recording world. It takes a lot of money to outfit and maintain a studio. But why? What are the factors that drive the price of professional recording gear? Why does gear cost so much more than the sum of its components? Are the prices justified, or is someone getting ripped off? In this month's podcast, Peterson and Chris discuss what goes into the cost of a piece of gear, and how you can short-circuit some of these costs by doing it yourself. Download the mp3 or

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"Explain Like I'm 5": Why Is Pro Audio Gear So Expensive? is an episode from DIY Recording Equipment Podcast by Peterson Goodwyn.

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This episode was published on Feb 27, 2015.

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