| The term "professional" means something different to | | | | other large, heavy items will either have handles on the |
| just about everybody and everything. A "professional | | | | sides or will have lock-box cases with heavy-duty |
| athlete" is classified as someone who plays a sport | | | | handles to make the carrying process a whole lot |
| and is paid for it as opposed to those who play for | | | | easier. Professional grade speakers aren't just easier |
| recreation. A "sales professional" is someone | | | | to move around, but they're more durable and have a |
| employed in the business of selling and is seemingly at | | | | great reputation for lasting for quite a while (otherwise, |
| the top of their game. A doctor is considered to be a | | | | the manufacturer wouldn't have their brand name |
| "professional", and so is a lawyer. Professional audio | | | | plastered across the front for everyone to see.) |
| video equipment is considered to be of a higher quality | | | | Manufacturer warranties usually cover more aspects |
| than traditional consumer grades, even though the term | | | | of the equipment and/or for a longer period of time. |
| "higher quality" is never mentioned. The biggest myth | | | | Extended warranties are also available, typically for |
| regarding professional audio/video equipment is that it's | | | | longer periods of time with professional audio/video |
| not affordable to the average shopper. This couldn't be | | | | equipment. |
| further from the truth. | | | | Don't forget about the details that make the |
| If you're into recording audio, professional audio | | | | professionals of the audio/video trade stand out |
| equipment will alleviate the annoying "hiss" that's sure | | | | amongst the amateurs, like mirror balls and bubble |
| to come through and make any tape or disc next to | | | | machines. Strobe lights are also regaining the "spotlight" |
| useless for any public play. When watching a | | | | for traveling disc jockeys and other members of the |
| personally recorded video, you'll notice a dramatic | | | | business, as well as many other effects reminiscent of |
| difference in both picture quality and clarity. And the | | | | the "days of disco". Even if you aren't a pro, you can |
| price difference between the consumer and | | | | create the feeling that you are by crafting an area of |
| professional grades is not even close to what you're | | | | your home to display your gear. |
| thinking. In fact, you're sure to be pleasantly surprised. | | | | When you're purchasing your pro audio/video |
| The majority of professional audio/video equipment | | | | equipmentt, be sure to not skimp on the small stuff, like |
| can be easily transported, whereas consumer grade | | | | the cables and power cords, as they do make a huge |
| mobility might be a bit more difficult. Speakers and | | | | difference. |