564 compression

[S.C.U.D]

i'm not sure how to connect a compressor to my tascam 564 - there seems to a jack socket on the left at the back of unit. I think i may need one those Y ring tip leads or something. Ive tried plugging in my Focusrite trackmaster but it just makes cuts out track 1.

 

[chessparov]

It was designed with "inserts" on the first two channels for this.
Do you have a manual?

Chris

 

[S.C.U.D]

I have and i'll have a look - i take that there's no way to compress an entrire mix and have it played back through the mixer

 

[chessparov]

Out of convenience, I usually use a second mixer for mixdown
compression. (along with digital reverb, etc.)

Someone wiser than I (calling Reel!) may intercede...

Chris