S silksmoov New member Jul 8, 1999 #1 What is the difference between using a mic preamp and a compressor while recording vocals? Don't they both smooth out levels?
What is the difference between using a mic preamp and a compressor while recording vocals? Don't they both smooth out levels?
D Dragon Large and Scaly Mixing Maniac Jul 8, 1999 #2 No, a mic preamp is used to boost mic levels to line levels and provide (hopefully) a clean sound and possibly some EQ. A compressor will do the level "smoothing" that you're thinking about.
No, a mic preamp is used to boost mic levels to line levels and provide (hopefully) a clean sound and possibly some EQ. A compressor will do the level "smoothing" that you're thinking about.
