EMG 81 in the neck?

Kazrog said:
Here are my before and after clips of my ESP LTD MH 400 NT.

Before (81 in bridge):
http://www.backmask.com/preproduction/81.mp3

After (85 in bridge):
http://www.backmask.com/preproduction/85.mp3

These are both run through the same POD XT Live sound, which is an earlier version of the tone I've posted here before. A bit scooped I realized later, but still gets the point across in terms of tonal variation.

Wow! That was not nearly as subtle of a difference as I expected: Are you sure the batteries weren't low on the 81? I can't believe how much heavier the 85 is!