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Jeroleen
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If money were not the issue, only quality of sound, what compressor would you get and why?
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Shazukura
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I hear great things about the behringer Composer Pro, and the RNC 1733, but I have not had the opportunity to use either one...
-Shaz
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db51
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If money wasn't an issue I'd get more than just one compressor...
But I'd be looking at the big names such as Cranesong, Empirical Labs Distressor or Fatso, Manley, Urei, Avalon and of course...the RNC
But I'd be looking at the big names such as Cranesong, Empirical Labs Distressor or Fatso, Manley, Urei, Avalon and of course...the RNC
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atomictoyz
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I would probably have a custom tube compressor made...one thats has servo automation and a digital memory. So I can control it more precisely and program it to follow my changes on the compressor itself as well as have it talk to the console automation. Move the fader on the console in +db direction and the compressor changes as well according to your command...Multiband is also a must...Sounds like Eve Anna and I need to talk....
Peace,
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Peace,
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Link
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I have a few faves. The Fatso is awesome. Urei LA4 is pretty damn cool...and very easy to operate. But you still gotta love the RNC.
tubedude
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Would love to have 4 channels of API pre's combined with 4 channels of Fatso or distressor. I havent played with a Fatso in person, but I've heard stuff, and, I've heard no bad words about it, ever. Ever.
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Jeroleen
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RNC
It certainly says alot that many would choose this compressor notwithstanding relative prices. I think it is time to obtain an RNC.
It certainly says alot that many would choose this compressor notwithstanding relative prices. I think it is time to obtain an RNC.
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nezpierce
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atomictoyz said:
Sounds good. I'll take one as well!
(for like $250 right?)
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charger
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I like th sound of the Summit tube compressors. They are definitely an effect though. But I'd buy a pair if money were no object.
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minusone
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Jeroleen said:
Anything from Radio Shack... or a custom built compressor with parts from Radio Shack.
Alesis 3630 (but only a really old one)
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But seriously folks... I would stock up on Emperical Labs' distressor and fatso... an avalon here and there would be nice... and of course just to have a real 1176 sure would be fun.
I've also really like drawmer's stuff too.
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subspace
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Fairchild 670
It's "quality of sound" is very special and the only way I'd ever get one would be "If money were not the issue."
If this were "if you could only have one compressor," I'd go for the Cranesong STC-8 for tracking, mixing and mastering. But the sonic imprint I'd like to add to my rig regardless of cost? The Fairchild, hands down.
It's "quality of sound" is very special and the only way I'd ever get one would be "If money were not the issue."
If this were "if you could only have one compressor," I'd go for the Cranesong STC-8 for tracking, mixing and mastering. But the sonic imprint I'd like to add to my rig regardless of cost? The Fairchild, hands down.
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Jeroleen
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Fairchild
I just received some sort of catalogue in the mail that has a Fairchild compressor in it. The price, a mere $28,000.00. What in the name of heaven and earth could make an electronic device cost that much. Is it the parts. In other words, is there soething inherent in the manufacture of that particular device that causes it to be so expensive or is it just what the market will bear.
I just received some sort of catalogue in the mail that has a Fairchild compressor in it. The price, a mere $28,000.00. What in the name of heaven and earth could make an electronic device cost that much. Is it the parts. In other words, is there soething inherent in the manufacture of that particular device that causes it to be so expensive or is it just what the market will bear.
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minusone
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Re: Fairchild
I think it comes down to... yeah, its nice to have a Rolls Royce, but you don't need one to go across town... sure everyone stares and you get envious looks from the neighbors... but does it make you a better driver?
Jeroleen said:
I think it comes down to... yeah, its nice to have a Rolls Royce, but you don't need one to go across town... sure everyone stares and you get envious looks from the neighbors... but does it make you a better driver?
Sonic Misfit
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Even with money being no object, I would still have a problem coughing up $28,000 for a compressor. But I wouldn't mind one of these:
http://www.mercenary.com/manalltubvar.html
http://www.mercenary.com/manalltubvar.html
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Jeroleen
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Bias?
What is bias in the context of electronics sound production gear and, how does it work?
What is bias in the context of electronics sound production gear and, how does it work?
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subspace
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Fairchild
It's not the cost of parts that makes it so expensive, it's the combination of being a collectible and it's performance. Since it's a disc cutting compressor, there aren't many out there, only those that were ordered by mastering houses while they were manufactured. It's not like LA-2As, 1176s, or Pultecs where you'd find them in every room during their day. They're also used by guys who consider $20k reference speakers cheap, so consider the buying market. The other half of their price is based on performance. Go pay $200/hr to run your mixes through them and tell me it doesn't make you sound like a better driver (mixer). It's more like buying a vintage Ferrari that outperforms today's copies, and people hand you cash to take it for a spin.
It's not the cost of parts that makes it so expensive, it's the combination of being a collectible and it's performance. Since it's a disc cutting compressor, there aren't many out there, only those that were ordered by mastering houses while they were manufactured. It's not like LA-2As, 1176s, or Pultecs where you'd find them in every room during their day. They're also used by guys who consider $20k reference speakers cheap, so consider the buying market. The other half of their price is based on performance. Go pay $200/hr to run your mixes through them and tell me it doesn't make you sound like a better driver (mixer). It's more like buying a vintage Ferrari that outperforms today's copies, and people hand you cash to take it for a spin.
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Force of Nature
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Location: So Cal
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Telectronix LA-2A
Manley Variable-Mu
Cranesong STC-8>
Yea, what he said.
The STC-8 has been praised highly by Mark McQuilken (FMR/RNC), and it seems everyone loves Crane Songs in general. It looks to be one of the best clean analog compressors, and a seperate peak limiter to boot.
Sorry about the drool all over the place.
Force of Nature
Registered: Jul 2000
Location: So Cal
Posts: 600
Telectronix LA-2A
Manley Variable-Mu
Cranesong STC-8>
Yea, what he said.
The STC-8 has been praised highly by Mark McQuilken (FMR/RNC), and it seems everyone loves Crane Songs in general. It looks to be one of the best clean analog compressors, and a seperate peak limiter to boot.
Sorry about the drool all over the place.
sonusman
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The Cranesong unit mentioned is what I call a compression "tool kit". You can absolutely SLAM it and a nice sound comes out. I have had two CD's mastered through one, so it is even suitable for a mastering compressor. So, used gently or harshly, the unit sounds very good and does it's job!
The LA 2A and Manley VariMu I feel make really good tracking leveling amps, but for using in a mix as a compressor neither has ever fully cut it for me. The both sound GREAT on certain things, but neither seems to work across the board like the STC-8 does.
If you are mixing on an analog console, and you want a compressor that will sort of "bloat out" the sound of something (exp: thin sounding bass guitar or acoustic guitar) the Alesis 3630 does this quite well, and has enough control to satisfy. I wouldn't recommend it though as your ONE compressor.
I have not heard anything done with a RNC that I couldn't do with a Composer! I like the Composers I/O options (ie. BALANCED!!!), and the Peak Limiter on it ALONE makes it worth the price. The compression is sort of a added nice feature!
Cranesong STC-8 if I had to pick just one. It is "money"!
Ed
The LA 2A and Manley VariMu I feel make really good tracking leveling amps, but for using in a mix as a compressor neither has ever fully cut it for me. The both sound GREAT on certain things, but neither seems to work across the board like the STC-8 does.
If you are mixing on an analog console, and you want a compressor that will sort of "bloat out" the sound of something (exp: thin sounding bass guitar or acoustic guitar) the Alesis 3630 does this quite well, and has enough control to satisfy. I wouldn't recommend it though as your ONE compressor.
I have not heard anything done with a RNC that I couldn't do with a Composer! I like the Composers I/O options (ie. BALANCED!!!), and the Peak Limiter on it ALONE makes it worth the price. The compression is sort of a added nice feature!
Cranesong STC-8 if I had to pick just one. It is "money"!
Ed