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Global Master compressor limiter [message #89099]

Mon, 20 August 2007 12:22

Wayne Carson

Messages: 86
Registered: June 2007

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Hi all,

I just finished mixing a 12 song CD for my band leader. It's covers and
used for promo.

The mix is thick and warm and open (depending on the tune) at mid or higher
playback levels on many systems. The band digs it but at low volumes the
mix loses it's presence.

I'd like some feedback on how to compress and limit the final stereo mix
within Paris using the global EDS stereo compressor and NoLimit. I put a
minimal EDS stereo compressor (smooth 2:1 setting patch) and NoLimit on the
global inserts final mix (bounce to disc) just to catch spikes and bring all
levels to -1.0 db initially.

All mix's are balanced for the CD. I just need to know how to compress or
limit to get the mix's presence popping out at a lower home/car stereo
volume.

Do I squash it with NoLimit or are there general settings for a stereo EDS
compressor that I can start with, ie, attack, release, ratio? Do I run the
threshold for a constant compression or just on kick or vocal or horn hits?
I do realize I will sacrifice some tonality but since it sounds so good open
I think I can find a mid point between the open mix and a radio ready
heavily compressed sound that will have presence at any volume. Any takers?

BTW - FYI - BIG BEN - initially I hooked up the BB out to the MEC clock in
and terminated (75ohm) on the MEC clock out. This did not terminate
correctly accordingly to the tell-tell lites on the BB panel, but I ran
Paris this way for a week and thought I heard a difference. When I removed
the MEC clock out termination and placed a BNC-"T" on the MEC clock in and
put the termination on the "T", the BB panel lites then showed proper
termination. Believe it or not . . . I heard the difference this time.
Very stable sound. Tight and clear and open. This is definitely the Paris
sound we all appreciate.

Thanks,
Wayne Carson
Paris since '97

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		Global Master compressor limiter By: Wayne Carson on Mon, 20 August 2007 12:22
		Re: Global Master compressor limiter By: Rich[3] on Mon, 20 August 2007 14:18
		Re: Global Master compressor limiter By: DJ on Mon, 20 August 2007 21:28
		Re: Global Master compressor limiter By: erlilo on Mon, 20 August 2007 22:44
		Re: Global Master compressor limiter By: DJ on Mon, 20 August 2007 22:52
		Re: Global Master compressor limiter By: mikep[1] on Tue, 21 August 2007 06:05
		Re: Global Master compressor limiter By: Wayne Carson on Tue, 21 August 2007 08:48

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