My Next Compressor?

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OK, today I'm thinking about compressors.

Here's what I have already:

2 x DBX 160X
1 x FMR RNC
1 x Summit TLA-100a

I'm recording more and more male and female rock/pop vocals, and not my
own voice. Cheaper would be better, but I suspect with the RNC I've
covered the low end of the market in one fell swoop.

I think I've got the basics covered - control of dynamics. What I guess
I'm wondering is, what's the next step, a cleaner more transparent
version of (i.e. upgrade of) something I already own, or a unit that
will add a completely different flavor. Thoughts?

tanx
e

--
Eric Frampton, keyboards Atlanta, Georgia, USA
http://www.ericframpton.com

(remove the year from the email address above to get my real address)

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"Eric Frampton" <eric2005@ericframpton.com> wrote in message
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> OK, today I'm thinking about compressors.
>
> Here's what I have already:
>
> 2 x DBX 160X
> 1 x FMR RNC
> 1 x Summit TLA-100a
>
> I'm recording more and more male and female rock/pop vocals, and not my
> own voice. Cheaper would be better, but I suspect with the RNC I've
> covered the low end of the market in one fell swoop.

Can't go wrong with a Distressor, IMO - pretty versatile piece of kit, and
even though it's not in the "cheaper would be better" category you
mentioned, it kicks so much ass that if you can afford to get one, you'll
probably get so much use out of it that you'll soon find yourself wishing
you had seven (ok, maybe not seven, but at least two! lol). Also, I really
like the compressor in the Avalon 737 for vox - I know a lot of people think
it's a bit wimpy, but for vocals, I don't like to slam things going to
track, anyway, so a somewhat softer touch is nice to start with, even on
heavier rock stuff - again, IMO, YMMV, and all that, but you may not need
another preamp, so getting a 737 may not be a good option for you.

In the "cheaper would be better" category, I'd look into the dbx DDP... you
can pick 'em up on e-bay relatively cheap, look, here's one now for a $339
B.I.N. price!:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d [...] eName=WDVW

....and here's another one starting at $125:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d [...] eName=WDVW

and they are also extremely versatile, and pretty damn clean-sounding,
especially considering the price point.

Neil Henderson

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Eric Frampton wrote:
>
> a unit that will add a completely different flavor.

In that category, I humbly suggest you might audition an Atomic Squeeze Box from InnerTube Audio.

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1176
I agree

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1176
LA2a
Distressor
Manley variable mu


--
Steven Sena
XS Sound Recording
www.xssound.com

"Eric Frampton" <eric2005@ericframpton.com> wrote in message
news:eric2005-4DBD24.18405617022005@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
> OK, today I'm thinking about compressors.
>
> Here's what I have already:
>
> 2 x DBX 160X
> 1 x FMR RNC
> 1 x Summit TLA-100a
>
> I'm recording more and more male and female rock/pop vocals, and not my
> own voice. Cheaper would be better, but I suspect with the RNC I've
> covered the low end of the market in one fell swoop.
>
> I think I've got the basics covered - control of dynamics. What I guess
> I'm wondering is, what's the next step, a cleaner more transparent
> version of (i.e. upgrade of) something I already own, or a unit that
> will add a completely different flavor. Thoughts?
>
> tanx
> e
>
> --
> Eric Frampton, keyboards Atlanta, Georgia, USA
> http://www.ericframpton.com
>
> (remove the year from the email address above to get my real address)

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I've had great success with the TLA C-1 comp/limiter. It's a hybrid, but the tube stage is very warm
and pleasing.

--fletch


Steve Scott wrote:
> Drawmer 1968 was what I picked. Stereo or dual-mono FET compressor
> with tube amplifier, goes from fast punch to smooth progressive
> limiting, absolute clarity to Big Attitude!
>
> The best of all compressor options for my needs and not a one-trick
> machine. It's flexible enough I use it for tracking, mixing, and
> 2-bus, its speciality. Great metering, a breeze to set up, and a
> decent price too.
>
> Steve
>