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

DIY Recording Equipment Podcast by Peterson Goodwyn

Feb 27, 2015Games & Hobbies

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 m...

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