
RecordingMaster
A Sarcastic Statement
Hello there,
I am looking for an affordable compressor solution for when I record my drums. I am recording mostly rock type stuff but it varies. I use a Behringer mixer with an AUX 1 and AUX 2 available as well as individual AUX adjustment knobs for each channel. I use a Shure SM57 on snare and CAD brand mics on everything else. I mic each drum separately and I have two overheads.
All mics go into the Behringer which goes into my PC's Music In Jack. I use Cool Edit 2.0 (retro I know) but it works well for what I need plus uses a lot less overhead in the program.
I can get a pretty decent, balzy, and clean sound out of my home recordings, however the only things besides vocals that have proved (for my recordings) to need a compressor are the kick and snare. I want something that won't squash the sound and ruin the overall drum track's charm, that's affordable and easy-to-use.
Is there such a thing out there? Please give me your suggestions and a ball park cost if you know it off hand.
Thanks for any help!
Cheers.
J
I am looking for an affordable compressor solution for when I record my drums. I am recording mostly rock type stuff but it varies. I use a Behringer mixer with an AUX 1 and AUX 2 available as well as individual AUX adjustment knobs for each channel. I use a Shure SM57 on snare and CAD brand mics on everything else. I mic each drum separately and I have two overheads.
All mics go into the Behringer which goes into my PC's Music In Jack. I use Cool Edit 2.0 (retro I know) but it works well for what I need plus uses a lot less overhead in the program.
I can get a pretty decent, balzy, and clean sound out of my home recordings, however the only things besides vocals that have proved (for my recordings) to need a compressor are the kick and snare. I want something that won't squash the sound and ruin the overall drum track's charm, that's affordable and easy-to-use.
Is there such a thing out there? Please give me your suggestions and a ball park cost if you know it off hand.
Thanks for any help!
Cheers.
J