compressors/limiters

[input_output]

its high time i got one for my recordings... can anyone recommend me one? which to get which to avoid....

 

[leeking]

For the best compressor under USD1000, definately get the FMRAudio RNC (USD 180).



its quite hard to find in this region, but try asking friends who frequent the States to get it for ya... believe, the trouble is worth it!

I got mine used from a guy in KL.



For more info, goto www.fmraudio.com



Of course those Behringer compressors are having quite a good reputation and dirt cheap.



Stay away from Alesis and phonics.. and whatever else!

 

[input_output]

well since i dun have any access to the states or kl.... might juz be gettin one of the behringer stuffs.... seems like buying online is kinda cheaper also



thanx for the input

 

[headhunter]

leeking, have you compared the RNC with others? How does it sound for vocals?

 

[leeking]

I dun hv the chance to compare RNC with other good compressors, but I guess one of the key feature about RNC is its really transparent (a big feature for high end compressors).



It has a "Really Nice Mode" that is superb for vocals.

Personally, I think its the best compressor our Asian money can buy.

 

[jogn]

how about software based compressors? Anyone has any real life experiences with them?

 

[leeking]

For software, Waves C1 compressor plugin is highly respected. I am using that too, and like it a lot.

 

[parablue74]

Yep! Waves C1 is a good one. Though the VST dynamics seems pretty good though. But still software compressors seems to lag a warm tone that i feel analog compressors give. Am using a Presonus ACP-22, can´t seem to figure out if it´s a FET or what. I think valve compressors are the best.