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Chess, You are bless-ed than I. Compression is but a tool, that I unfortunately have to use more than often on drums. But, to make you feel better, you are living my dream world. ;) :D Ahhh...the world of talent. I wish it was more of a reality than a utopia. Anyways, q, I think Chess'...

I usually start with a 4:1 on both with the fastest attack and release times. Then I lower the threshold until it just starts compressing. Once that is working, I'll adjust the attack (usually only on the snare) and release (wich is usually fine where it is), then the threshold and ratio...

I use the JoeMeek TwinQcs on kick and snare. Usually I'll use the Sytek Burr Brown channels on overheads and the other two on toms. Sometimes that's reversed. Anything else goes through my DM-24's pres. I also have a Mackie 1202 VLZ-Pro that's pulling PA duties I can use if I wanted to.

I finally got to use mine for a real project last night. It's really a step up from my Mackie pres. Love it.

One of the problems with digital recording, sometimes, is that it is really clean. So if you don't like the sound you're getting, then a pre with character can help. I use a JoeMeek vcTwinQcs and a Sytek (with the Burr-Brown opamps on channels 3 & 4) for a little color. Various compressors...

Hell, I'll trade you my scanner if you build me a decent pre...

I'm not a big fan of the regular 57...although I own and use 3. The higher output of the Beta works a little better for me. The D112 alone sound like crap, but with a combination of the 2 or three other mics, I can get a pretty full sound.

Like I said, that's what works for me... I only use a LD condensor in addition to the other mic(s), if needed.

Here's my rundown on modern punk, which I record a lot of, as I play bass in a punk band and run sound for a few: @ = "around" Bass Drum: Tune the drum and stick a D112 a few inches from the inner head, off to the side, cut @ 400 to remove the "boxiness," boost @ 5K for the attack, compress...

I only suggested that pedal because it is so widely available. I had to play with the EQ on our Mackie to make it sound good. The "Metal Zone" pedal (who comes up with these names?) worked well. As does overdoing the compression my Joe Meek Twinsomethingorother. You'll need EQ ( a low cut...

I'm one of the few that doesn't like regular 57s, but I'll gladly use a Beta 57 on anything, especially guitars and vocals. I like the Sennheiser 845 as well. The first mic I grab for guitars is a Beta 57.

That orange Distortion pedal made by Boss works for us. You can get them used pretty cheap - almost every shop has one.

Just give them the mix and let them work their magic. Giving them all the tracks is useless, they're not mixing it for you. Call them and ask them in what format they want the mix (CD, hard drive, something else?). The mix is what they need.