Posted by: Anonymous Coward
on March 29, 2006 08:51 PM
Yep, I always use a limiter on my output to get the overall level up without clipping, setting it to limit at -0.2dBFS and boosting the overall signal by a few dB's. I also compress the vocal tracks individually to even out the dynamics within them, also giving them that classic 'squashed' radio sound. You can check out some of my recordings here if you like: <a href="http://www.radio2012.org/" title="radio2012.org">http://www.radio2012.org/</a radio2012.org> . This also ensures that the recording will be compatable with a wide range of playback gear, such as cheap in built monitor speakers that have a very narrow dynamic range. One goal of mastering is to make the recording 'sound good' on as many different playback devices as possible. Regarding the vocal tracks, I also EQ them sometimes, especially if I'm mixing an on-site recording with one made in the studio as they will have different tonal qualities due to the acoustic environment they are recorded in as well as differences inherant in using different equipment to record both pieces. It also helps a lot when you've recorded someone with a very deep voice close to the microphone, so you can roll off some of that bottom end 'mud'.
By the way, a limiter is basically a compressor with a ratio setting of infinity:1! Used most commonly to squash those transients that human hearing can't perceive in order to bring the overall level up.
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Re:Try limiter instead of compressor
Posted by: Anonymous Coward on March 29, 2006 08:51 PMBy the way, a limiter is basically a compressor with a ratio setting of infinity:1! Used most commonly to squash those transients that human hearing can't perceive in order to bring the overall level up.
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