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8.3 Suggested Compressor Settings
8.3.1 Vocal Compression
The renowned expressiveness of the human voice
is due in large part to its dynamics. A vocal that
varies from a whisper to a scream has a strong
emotional impact, but those same dynamics
present a challenge to the sound engineer. Ideal
vocal compression maintains some dynamic range
while keeping the vocal the focal point of the mix.
Ratio: A soft voice might require a ratio of 2:1,
whereas a loud voice might require a ratio setting
of 6:1.
Thresh: The higher the threshold setting, the
more signal required to initiate compression.
Attack: Short attack.
8.3.2 Guitar Compression
A high compression (with gain makeup) will add
sustain to held notes and chords. Moving the
threshold will change the audible thick/thinness of
the guitar tone, but generally you want to com-
press all the notes played. Be wary of too quick
an attack, which may reduce the percussive
attack of the guitar notes. In general, use a longer
attack for instruments. Be wary of too high a
compression ratio, which may make a noisy
guitar amplifier more objectionable.
Section Eight : Compressor Set Up
8.3.2 Additional Settings
For your own recall, draw in any settings and
their use that you have discovered.
Figure 8c
(Ratio set from 6 to 20:1, threshold variable, slower
attack.)
Figure 8b
(Ratio set to from 2 to 6:1; threshold set so vocal peaks
are compressed about 4-6 dB, attack should be fairly
quick).
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