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bouldersoundguy
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Those are line level devices. You need to connect the mic to a mic preamplifier ahead of the compressor.
jimmys69
MOODerator
In a live situation, these are inexpensive units that can do a decent job of limiting peaks and controlling the haphazard dynamics of band members.... You would insert them in individual inputs from the mixing board.
I would suggest not using for recording IMO.
You are better off with a stock plugin after input if you are thinking of recording with these.
Again, Micky, what is your setup and how do you want to use these?
I would suggest not using for recording IMO.
You are better off with a stock plugin after input if you are thinking of recording with these.
Again, Micky, what is your setup and how do you want to use these?
bouldersoundguy
Well-known member
Yep, just about any plugin would be preferable to those compressors. For that matter, I'd prefer just about any affordable hardware compressor over those. I'm not completely averse to Behringer, but I really don't like most of their compressors.
jimmys69
MOODerator
Yeah, I had the 4 channel version of the Autocom that I got for like 5 bucks at a garage sale. Sold it for 20.
But this really depends on whether this guy is doing live sound or recording. If recording - Sell them.
And yes, the Behri compressors seem to have a slightly good zone. Once you hit them hard, they go to shit...
witzendoz
Senior Member
I would use the composer. The Composer design is based on a Drawmer and con work well if used correctly. I know it's not the best compressor in the world but it can return good results.
I actually own 2 x first edition composers, over 20 years old and still going strong, however I do think the first edition were better as they just feel more solid in the controls, and they did cost a lot of money when they come out before the Behringer discount manufacturing started.
Alan.
I actually own 2 x first edition composers, over 20 years old and still going strong, however I do think the first edition were better as they just feel more solid in the controls, and they did cost a lot of money when they come out before the Behringer discount manufacturing started.
Alan.
witzendoz
Senior Member
Thats the right way, have a ultragain in my rack as an extra pre (or 2) and it actually sounds pretty good fro the price. I read somewhere an article of a grammy nominated producer that uses one in his home studio and thought it was a good sounding pre that no one rates, can't remember who that was. I read a lot of articles.
Alan.
Alan.