Using Compressor and Limiter ...How?

[music4all]

I am a newbie in mixing technique. I would like to know when and how I'm supposed to use Compressor & Limiter Effect for live performance and recording.

Do you have any source I can read?

Appreciated,
Alan

 

[wheelema]

This is real nice resource!

http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm

 

[BloodShark]

This one might be useful.

 

[Gidge]

check out here under "Recording Articles"......

http://www.recordingproject.com/features.php