charliec
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Joined: 15 Mar 2004
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hello all, i do not have a compressor other than whats in my computers software. i am recording a band--electric/acoustic guitars, bass, piano, keyboard, and drums--oh yeah vocals too. i am curious about compressing the sound while recording or doing it after through effects loops and with software, which is better and why. i use beta 57's and 58's and akg C1000S microphones primarily running into an echo layla sound card using sonar on win xp. basically if you could explain the pro's and con's of each and maybe let me know of a good rack mount compressor below $400 that would be great. i also posted a question on the microphone forum if you wouldnt mind reading that too. thank you much
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Mon Mar 15, 2004 5:25 pm |
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GQSmoove
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Joined: 17 Mar 2004
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I would say that if you're having peak problems at the initial stage you can apply a little compression to keep your signal from clipping while recording. However, if you are not having clipping issues I would say to compress afterwards. This is because you want to have the cleanest signal coming into your system. If you compress too much going in you ruin the take and can't take the copression back. If you wait til after then you have more control over the and do it non-destructively. This way if you mess up you can go back to your clean dry versio nand try again. |
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Fri Mar 19, 2004 9:54 pm |
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exodusdrums
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Joined: 18 Mar 2004
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If your looking for a nice compressor under $400 I would highly reccommend a FRM audio RNC compressor. RNC stands for really nice compressor. This unit has been hailed as the best sounding compressor for under $2000. I own a couple of them and they sound great on almost any application. This compressor has a clean transparent sound with very little artifacts and almost no high end loss(even at high gain reduction). It is simply the best compressor you can own at this price range. Its a single channel unit, but for $200 its well worth it.
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Sat Mar 20, 2004 12:15 am |
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Will.W
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Hi charliec,
I agree with GQ.If u can avoid compression before recording...do so.Software wise, Waves make 'transparent' compressors and also more 'coloured ' ones based on some old hardware classics. Many are fairly simple to operate and also contain a selection of presets.I use a tfpro(joemeek) compressor/eq/preamp/ph.pwr.hardware unit(about £100) It is ideal for use with my soundcard,but can be used live(it is very small).Check out http://www.tfpro.com. Hope this helps.If you need more info. ask the prod.superviser....he loves the subject!
Also check http://www.waves.com |
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