Low-fi and compression

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I know basically what compression is, and I think that it may be what I need to get a more professional fuller sound. I'm working with a funky 488 mkII (some inputs don't work, so I haveta bounce like a MF), a couple mics, acoustic, electric, drum, bass, fiddle and some other shit. I'll be mixing onto an analog stereo sytem, what model (budget) would you guys recommend? Is it possible to use it in the mixdown?

Venturing out of the world of elementary sound

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Hi B&G,

I'd like to help you, but I don't quite understand your question regarding the analog stereo system. It sounds like you are looking for an analog recorder to master to? Reel-to-reel, cassette, VHS, Beta? Some are good if you're low on cash, some are just good.

Compression is a good and also much-abused tool. It can make your final mix louder, which is usually what most people want.

Now, if you are already bouncing a lot, you have to be careful. Compression makes things louder, and that means that any accumulated noise in
your recording or bounce will also get louder and notieable. So, clean tracks make for better compression material.

Just a bit to help; feel free to post further for more,

CC
 
Yeah, I'll be mixing down to a dual cassette type thing, and will eventually transfer that to cd (after tuition is paid fer), but right now I'm wondering what kind of compression would give me that clarity and volume like you said, any brands, models?
 
Bible&aGun said:
I'm wondering what kind of compression would give me that clarity and volume like you said, any brands, models?
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The RNC compressor is a sweet little compressor that can be used for a number of different applications including mastering compression.

RNC stands for Really Nice Compressor.

http://www.fmraudio.com/

Cheers! :)
 
Thanks ...FM, the RNC sounds like it's right up my alley, doing mostly sparse acoustic, pedal steel, but also some rocking electric bluesy stuff (hootin an Hollerin), but even the acoustic stuff tends to be a lil dynamic. Do you own one? How easy is it to use?
 
B & G,

American Musical Supply has the Behringer MDX1600 Autocom Pro-XL for $99. Haven't used it, but the catalog says: 2-channel expander/gate/compressor/peak limiter/dynamic enchancer/de-esser.
Might be something to consider. Check out Harmony Central on the web to see if someone has reviewed it there; you'll also find reviews of other gear.

Hope this helps,

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Bible&aGun said:
Thanks ...FM, the RNC sounds like it's right up my alley, doing mostly sparse acoustic, pedal steel, but also some rocking electric bluesy stuff (hootin an Hollerin), but even the acoustic stuff tends to be a lil dynamic. Do you own one? How easy is it to use?
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I do.

I bought mine about 10 months ago and really love the sound quality of this handy little comp. :)

The manual that comes with it explains completely and simply how to use it and it is very easy to master.

I've owned other compressors in the past and the RNC blows them all away.

Cheers! :)
 
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