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J-malice
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ill o.g.
well i think its always good to have a hardware compressor because there are just something that a software compressor cant fix, like distortion. so atleast for the vocals a hardware compressor will do good. thats really thats all i use my compressor for. its just makin sure that the vocals are in the best condition b4 they get to the computer. and then if you want to compress more you can do it with software compressors. someone else would have to recomend one to you. i can even find a name on mine.
Sober
ILLIEN
ill o.g.
FMR - Real Nice Compressors are always getting praised, they cost 200. I use software compressors when i record my vocals "waves native" and its sounds awesome, but i have no idea how a hardware compressor would sound. Im kinda of sketchy on spend 200 on a hardware compressor just for vocals when software works excellent.
http://www.fmraudio.com/
If your on a budget alesis has a pretty decent and good compressor.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--ALE3630
Behringer is decent, you will hear mixed reviews.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHMDX2600
For now im sticking with my software compressors. Just think, so many say use hardware for pre-compression into the pc and then use sotware compressor for mastering. If they recommend this, why wouldn't pre-compressing with those same software masting compressors work?
http://www.fmraudio.com/
If your on a budget alesis has a pretty decent and good compressor.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--ALE3630
Behringer is decent, you will hear mixed reviews.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHMDX2600
For now im sticking with my software compressors. Just think, so many say use hardware for pre-compression into the pc and then use sotware compressor for mastering. If they recommend this, why wouldn't pre-compressing with those same software masting compressors work?
DJFANTOM
ILLIEN
ill o.g.
Hey guys didn't wanna start a new thread.
I just coped a Art levelar tube compresor from the pawn shop for $50 . It has 1/4 inch and xlr ins and outs. It doesn't say preamp any where on it. Can I plug a condensor mic str8t in it and plug dat into my mixing board ( which has a built in mic preamp and phantom power) or do I have to use it as a effect insert ? Or both ways would work?
I just coped a Art levelar tube compresor from the pawn shop for $50 . It has 1/4 inch and xlr ins and outs. It doesn't say preamp any where on it. Can I plug a condensor mic str8t in it and plug dat into my mixing board ( which has a built in mic preamp and phantom power) or do I have to use it as a effect insert ? Or both ways would work?
God
Creator of the Universe
ill o.g.
Regarding a "perfect sound" there are many other elements that affect your sound, as you know, rather than compression.
My idea is that if compression is not used wisely, there is a general overuse of compression. A split-band compressor is great, however, both software and hardware solutions may help you, it simply depends on your budget.
Generally, I consider Behringer on the "lower" end of the hardware market and do not generally like them, however it all depends on your budget. I would recommend to you a software solution until you can afford something a little better.
Sincerely,
God
My idea is that if compression is not used wisely, there is a general overuse of compression. A split-band compressor is great, however, both software and hardware solutions may help you, it simply depends on your budget.
Generally, I consider Behringer on the "lower" end of the hardware market and do not generally like them, however it all depends on your budget. I would recommend to you a software solution until you can afford something a little better.
Sincerely,
God
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Hey-
Hardware compressors sound a grip better than most software ones you'll come across- the only good software ones you can find are so expensive you might as well buy a good hardware one! To answer your question, skip the Behringer and look at a DBX. I know they make the 166xl for maybe $99-$149. Don't fuck with Alesis. Don't fuck with Alesis. Don't fuck with Alesis. (Am I making myself clear??? Same goes for Behringer, they're even worse.)
For DJ Fantom, no, the signal flow won't work that way. If your mixer has inserts below the XLR input, you'll have to plug your mic into the mixer (for the phantom) and then run a balanced 1/4"- 2 unbalanced 1/4" (Y cable for short) in that input jack; (the balanced or "stereo" end into the insert jack, the red into the input of the compressor, the black into the output of the compressor.
-Peace,
BigHates
Hardware compressors sound a grip better than most software ones you'll come across- the only good software ones you can find are so expensive you might as well buy a good hardware one! To answer your question, skip the Behringer and look at a DBX. I know they make the 166xl for maybe $99-$149. Don't fuck with Alesis. Don't fuck with Alesis. Don't fuck with Alesis. (Am I making myself clear??? Same goes for Behringer, they're even worse.)
For DJ Fantom, no, the signal flow won't work that way. If your mixer has inserts below the XLR input, you'll have to plug your mic into the mixer (for the phantom) and then run a balanced 1/4"- 2 unbalanced 1/4" (Y cable for short) in that input jack; (the balanced or "stereo" end into the insert jack, the red into the input of the compressor, the black into the output of the compressor.
-Peace,
BigHates
GhostChamberz
ILLIEN
try a DBX compressor, they are good and cheap
