comp and pre

[dolecek1]

few questions here.I currently have an alesis 3630 comp/limitor gate Of course this is the only compressor i have ever used.Are there other medium prices compressors out there that would do a much better job? and 2ndly i have a behri mixer would a m-audio dmp-3 be an upgrade foir me vs using the pre's on my mixer and what type of difference can i expect? thanks guys

[corban]

I don't know about the difference between the behringers, but I just got a DMP-3, upgrading from the pres on a Fostex VF08, and it has made a big difference because everything is much cleaner and crisper. I tend to record songs with a lot of tracks, so my recordings are way better overall. However, if your recordings have only a few tracks, you might not really notice a huge improvement.

[mjau]

You absolutely cannot go wrong with an RNC compressor for the price. They are extremely uncolored, and can really be pushed and still be musical.

[chessrock]

If you're looking for a really outstanding mid-priced pre and compressor, the Safesound P-1 is the way to go.