Recording Handbook - Hol.gr

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Similarly, a compressor can reduce the volume when it hears notes
which are too loud; the end result is that the volume level coming
from the compressor is much more constant than without it.
Q2.3.1 Do I need stereo compression?
> jthan@world.std.com (Jonathan M Richardson) says:
> My local music shop recommended a dual channel rack mount unit which
> costs $180! Is there a cheaper solution?
adouglas@belvoir.com (Andrew Douglas) writes:
I have little experience with recording, but the conventional wisdom
is that you really do need a stereo compressor. You compress vocals
and bass, and in your case acoustic guitar, while laying the track
down, then perhaps add just a touch during mixdown. (which is the
reason for stereo)
A stereo unit will also allow you to put different amounts of
compression on the two channels.
brianb@scorpion.iii.net (brian q. buda) writes:
Well, for one, who makes the compressor? $180 is really cheap. [Y]ou
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