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From: Queenstown - NZ
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I am setting up my home studio and wanted to know if i require a hardware based Compressor for the vocals as I record them or if there is a way to get round it and compress as I record with various DAW software.. like Logic, Ableton Live 4 or Tracktion? I am trying to save a little money and this is not a commercial studio as I am sure you have guessed but I definitley want to compress on recording then do a little more in the mix stage on the Vocals
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Joined: 23-Jan 04
From: Dublin - IE
Member No.: 33,924
I faced this problem, too. I solved it by buying an Aphex 207 dual tube preamp. It has built-in mic limiting circuitry. It doesn't compress, obviously, but it ensures the artist won't clip on input. I love it. Worth its weight in gold. And very reasonably priced, too.
Do I Need A Hardware Based Compressor ?
Sun 5 Sep 2004, 03:25
