Signal chain order?

[twostone]

Is this the correct order for adding comp/limiter for tracking vocal's
Vocal>mic.>comp/limiter>micpre>recorder
I'll be using a DBX overeasy 163X comp/limiter
Also this thing only has 1/4" jacks I was going to use 2 mic line transformers. 1 from the mic plugged direct into the DBX input the other 1 coming out of the DBX into the micpre. I just wanted to keep the vocal signal even so would this option work out for me. Thanks 2stone.

 

[Dogman]

I think you will need the comp after the pre.

 

[Massive Master]

And you realy shouldn't record *through* a compressor... Worry about keeping everything "even" later...

 

[MessianicDreams]

And you realy shouldn't record *through* a compressor... Worry about keeping everything "even" later...

well i have to disagree. it's all a question of choice really. if you feel ready to track through a comp, go ahead and do it. i would suggest not squashing it too much, leave some room so you might add some later.

but defo have the comp after the preamp.

i was reading "Through the Glass" and was amazed and how many of these guys record with effects on, even when they're using say a PT setup..

 

[killmachine]

signal flow:

Mic>pad/preamp/trim>direct out (IE compressor)>rest of channel> recorder.....

 

[Massive Master]

well i have to disagree. it's all a question of choice really. if you feel ready to track through a comp, go ahead and do it. i would suggest not squashing it too much, leave some room so you might add some later.

Let me rephrase that -

Recording through a really nice compressor for it's "color" or for a specific effect - Certainly.

Recording through an old 163 for level control - Certainly not.

24-bit, loads of headroom, better performance from attacking the problem digitally than with compressors that weren't really designed for the task.

The "if you feel ready" part does not apply - Obviously, he's not ready or his first question wouldn't have ever been asked. Sidenote: I'd bet that his recording levels are considerably too hot also. But that's for another thread...

 

[SouthSIDE Glen]

i was reading "Through the Glass" and was amazed and how many of these guys record with effects on, even when they're using say a PT setup..

"These guys" are pros with the best gear and a boatload of experience in how to use it. They can bend or break "the rules" (before I get flamed, note the quotes) because they can, because they have already internalized the rules and moved well beyond them in capability.

Jackie Chan may design and perform his own dangerouss stunts, but it's a mistake to recommend that Keith Richards climb a palm tree; he's obviously no stuntman.

G.

 

[Garik]

I have to agree with Glen,and Massive here.

You want to record in full spectrum,after all you can tweak the track in anyway you want wether its through analog or digital.Once you compress too much theres no way back,and rolloff etc..

Well that aplies to me for sure since i do all my tweaking in the mix,it helps to put the tracks in their places ,rather than guessing at the entrance of recording one track at a time.

ok the nub has finnished