TC Triple-C digital comp

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Hi, I'm buying a compressor and I'm gonna use it for tracking of vocals and acoustic guitar. It will sit between my preamp and my DAW.

I think the TC Triple-C (mono version) sounds like a great deal considering it's on sale here in Sweden for $180 (list price in the reviews is stated to $700). It's got good reviews (see links below).

Apart that it's supposed to sound very good, I can use the SPDIF digital out from the comp into my Echo Mia soundcard. I also like that there are level meters on in- and out- levels as well as on gain reduction.

BUT, MY MAIN CONCERN: Yes it is a digital compressor, havn't I really missed the point if I'm getting this one? The reason to really use a comp before my soundcard input is to make it easier to record at low noise and not clip my soundcard A/Ds. If I use this comp it seems like I just move the same problem to the A/Ds of the compressor and I will still have to lower the preamp gain in order to not clip the comp A/D. If this is the case it seems like I could record without compressor and then use a comp plugin afterwards in the DAW.

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http://www.sospubs.co.uk/sos/dec00/articles/tctriplec.asp

http://www.industryclick.com/magazi...aseid=9651&magazinearticleid=135275&siteid=15

http://www.barryrudolph.com/mix/tctriplec.html
 
BUT, MY MAIN CONCERN: Yes it is a digital compressor, havn't I really missed the point if I'm getting this one? The reason to really use a comp before my soundcard input is to make it easier to record at low noise and not clip my soundcard A/Ds. If I use this comp it seems like I just move the same problem to the A/Ds of the compressor and I will still have to lower the preamp gain in order to not clip the comp A/D. If this is the case it seems like I could record without compressor and then use a comp plugin afterwards in the DAW.
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Yes and no. Most people will tell you to avoid using compression while tracking but if you ask them if they have ever done it, the reply will mostly be yes. I think most of us have been there. For what ever reason. Sometimes a source is to dynamic , poor mic technique, whatever. I am in the same boat. I have clients comming in that are just all over the place. A compressor in front seems like the answer to my problems as well.

I've ordered the TC unit last Sat. and am waiting for it to arrive. Although I'll be using it much the way you indicate as an outboard processor while mixing. I can still envision some usefullness while tracking. Or at least that is what I hope but I'm not going to be trying to use it as my only compressor. I am also looking at the Drawmer MX30 for very light compression and peak stop limiting. I am told this unit does this very well and will be taking one home this weekend for a couple of weeks as a trial.

As to the issue of overloading the A/D's this is the world of digital. It is what we have all become used to. A finite ceiling. It was so much different on analog tape. Digital requires some work and planning. My plan of attack with the TC is to set levels with my pre's keeping an eye on noise floor and try to make up some level in the digital realm in the TC while trying to keep compression as light as possible. Did I mention maintaining sonic integrity? No one ever said life was going to be easy. I don't even know if it's going to work. Life is such an adventure.

Experience is so costly. Yes I've learned much from others, including on the web but some of the real gems have come with the pricetag of going out, buying a piece of gear and finding out what the hell I can do with it. For me the Triple C has made me curious. The single unit is at such an affordable price that it is worth it to me to just go out and get it and see what this multi band stuff is about. I can't afford anything else that comes close.

Don Goguen
 
i have 6 stereo's. i think that says my thought on it...:-)

awesome.
 
Hi,

no, i dont use them when tracking. i hardly ever use compression when tracking unless I really think i need to. They're great on drums though, have you got one yet?
 
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