2006-03-13 Kosmic Thing...

Went into Kosmic on Saturday to find out about how I could use my Mackie and my yet to be Sonic Maximiser in a live setup. Man was that a mistake! Can a person not go in to a music store and ask a simple question about some cheaper equipment, and NOT get a complete sales pitch about all the most expensive equipment?! Man, the guy I spoke to was a total git, recommending that I get a new 24 channel mixer, new amp, the most expesive Mackie speakers, and saying I need to spend at least $30,000+ to make a good live setup. Do I have huge amounts of bling dangling from my neck or dollar signs gouged into my forehead? I said, apprehesively, as by this time I was fed up with the guy, that $30,000 may be a little on the expensive side, and he said "I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't recommend you the best equipment, would I!?". And it is any wonder why people hate going to music stores, to be confronted by arrogant know-it-all musos. I left feeling deflated, but determined to get a live set up for a fraction of what he said. He may turn out to be right, but there was no need for the attitude, man. Git.