How do I setup a Preamp & Compressor

[Orchestrator1]

I have just purchased an MPA Gold valve PreAmp and a Pro VLA valve compressor.Does anyone know how to set these two up correctly.
Thanks.

 

[mentalattica]

Mic to input of preamp. Output of preamp into the input of the compressor. Output of compressor to interface or other outboard gear you may have.

 

[Orchestrator1]

Hi Mentalattica.
Yep, that's not a problem to connect them together via a mixer etc.
If someone was using the same preamp and compressor I was wondering how they set all parameters via input and output, Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release and all that gen.

 

[Rodger Hartlett]

If you don't know how to dial then you shouldn't use it.Not to be mean or anything but a badly set comp can do more harm than good.
why not just feed signals through it like a vocal and experiment?
I personally prefer 10:1 for vox with a tight start and a flabby but not too slow release/end.

 

[Big Kenny]

3:1 would probably be a better place to start, with a fast attack and slow release. Read this:http://www.electronicmusic.com/features/siu/studiohelp/about/compsettings.html
http://www.rane.com/note1558.html

 

[Orchestrator1]

Thank you Big Kenny, that's exactly what I wanted, ball park settings to give me an idea.
Your a scholar and a gentleman.

 

[TragikRemix]

check out southsideglen's compression tutorial.

that's got madd info dog.

 

[cello_pudding]

10:1 for tracking??


i would have to say no.

 

[Golden]

I have just purchased an MPA Gold valve PreAmp and a Pro VLA valve compressor.

Those are nice boxes. Very simple to use. Just follow your ears. 4:1 ratio and a threshold of around -10 or -15 is nice for vocals with that comp. It depends on your mic placement as well. I usually leave the attack and release on auto. One word, Experiment!

Enjoy!