Help with compression on individual tracks?

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Hi,

I am recording audio into a Lexicon Core2 soundcard (PC) and then mixing 8-channels of audio through a 16 channel analogue mixer.

Question: NOT taking into account compression that should be applied to a mix in general (ie. the mixed stereo tracks).... What compression should be applied to individual tracks, especially given the fact that the Lexi Core2 soundcard comes with built in dbx soft-knee compression..?

I know that bass (for example) requires compression so that it will sit in the mix- but can anyone be more specific as to what settings to use etc...? I currently have a Behringer Composer compressor, and in the past have only applied compression to the final mix- and my tracks have often not sounded too good!

Help appreciated!

Cheers,

Matt
 
Hey Mat, I'd be very interested to know how the DBX converters on your Core card sound. As I understand it, they have built in compression before the a/d stage as you get within -4db of full scale. I guess as you push more and more level up into the 4 db window, you get more compression with out the a/d distorting.(??)
I 've wondered how this works out, sound wise. It seems like it could be a very versatile compression tool. I don't generally track with compression, but it sounds like a great option. Also, do you know if this feature can be disabled, or is it always on?
I almost bought a Core when they were $200 just to check it out but I have to at least try to control my gear-lust! jees!
Thanks
mixsit
 
The dbx converters sound great... just like the real unit.
You can try & try but they won't overload.... it's not the kind of sound you can really 'hear', but I think it's just great for a VERY cheap way of getting the audio into the computer at a high bit-rate.

This feature CAN be disabled, but only by going inside the box & flicking a switch on the card.

Matt
 
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