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Post by howie on Oct 14, 2021 18:01:17 GMT -6
Hi, I've noticed the "Tracking Compressors $8000 budget" thread - and could not resist asking: what about an under $500 budget compressor. Some mentions... the range of prices are enormous. I have my small home project studio - just tracking myself
I have a LTL Silver bullet that I always track with - and wonder if I should just stick with my software compressors - or give an inexpensive hardware compressor a try - inserting it into the inserts of the Silver Bullet I would be using it to track Male Vocal and a 5-string banjo ... (and less likely a bass and electric guitar). Thanks
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Post by chessparov on Oct 14, 2021 18:21:29 GMT -6
I'm thinking of either a RNC ("clean"),
or RNLA ("color")
Both nice units.
Chris
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Post by howie on Oct 14, 2021 18:35:38 GMT -6
RNC/ RNLA
OK - I looked it up - Really Nice Compressor or Really Nice Leveling Amplifier
Which one?
Edit removed bad joke - also I did find a YouTube video (2011) from Front End audio comparing both
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Post by tkaitkai on Oct 14, 2021 18:42:54 GMT -6
RNC all the way. I've said it before but that thing could cost 6x as much and the price would be justified.
Golden Age LA3A is nice, too, but kind of finicky depending on your sonic goals. The Warm and KT 1176s might be worth looking at.
Lots of 500 series stuff that can be had in that price range, new and used. Tonelux TX5C comes to mind.
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Post by gravesnumber9 on Oct 14, 2021 18:47:03 GMT -6
Used dbx 160x.
You can find them for $300 or so. Maybe $400 if you’re in a hurry.
Like the SM57 of compressors. Maybe not your favorite but it’ll always have a place and it’s a legit pro tool.
Put it this way, nobody will ever see yours and say “whoa, look at that!” But YOU will go into big studios all the time and say “hey, I have that!”
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Post by plinker on Oct 14, 2021 19:16:26 GMT -6
Safe Sound Audio P1.
Invisible compression. You won't know how colored every other compressor is until you use this -- it's annoying.
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Post by howie on Oct 14, 2021 19:33:04 GMT -6
Safe Sound Audio P1. Invisible compression. You won't know how colored every other compressor is until you use this -- it's annoying. Don't see any of these Safe Sound Audio P1 for sale anywhere new or used... |
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Post by EmRR on Oct 14, 2021 19:46:24 GMT -6
You won’t find a safesound i don’t think, too in demand.
I’ll take a dbx 160 or pair of 903’s in an fs900 over an RNC any day.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2021 19:47:21 GMT -6
Aphex 651
Art Dual Limiter
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Post by 000 on Oct 14, 2021 20:06:29 GMT -6
Klark Teknik 2A with a tube swap and kenetek upgrade gets a lot of use over here for around that price point. Sounds damn good.
That is - if you can find one.
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Post by sean on Oct 14, 2021 20:24:33 GMT -6
If you are handy with a soldering iron and have a 500 series rack, the CAPI FC526 and JLM LA500A are great options. I’m sure the DIYRE OLA5 is nice as well.
DBX 160X/160XT, Aphex Expressor, SPL Dynamaxx, Tonelux TX5C, Ashly SC50 or SC55…there are some interesting options out there sub $500 for sure
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Post by teejay on Oct 14, 2021 20:58:07 GMT -6
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Post by howie on Oct 14, 2021 21:17:30 GMT -6
That looks juicy - but I don't have 500 format power box - wouldn't that be needed?
As for a soldering iron... I'd probably solder my fingers together... Clumsy yes, handy no.
Lots of interesting suggestions - There's a big world of compression out there.
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Post by teejay on Oct 14, 2021 21:46:05 GMT -6
That looks juicy - but I don't have 500 format power box - wouldn't that be needed?
As for a soldering iron... I'd probably solder my fingers together... Clumsy yes, handy no.
Lots of interesting suggestions - There's a big world of compression out there.
Yes, you'd need a 500 series rack. |
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Post by chessparov on Oct 14, 2021 22:06:50 GMT -6
FWIW I'll probably go RNLA, since I like the "thickening"/coloration on the various vocal clips I've heard.
Chris
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2021 1:21:09 GMT -6
FWIW I'll probably go RNLA, since I like the "thickening"/coloration on the various vocal clips I've heard. Chris Agreed or an RNC with an ART Pro VLA, the RNLA has its own character which was a bit hit or miss but I liked it personally. It's not lacking in terms of sonic quality though and definitely wouldn't consider the RNLA to be prosumer equipment, just another flavour. |
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Post by wiz on Oct 15, 2021 2:10:47 GMT -6
Revive audio modded DBX 163
I COULD MAKE A RECORD WITH THEM
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 15, 2021 5:10:05 GMT -6
There are 3 aphex 651 in classified.
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Post by enlav on Oct 15, 2021 7:12:45 GMT -6
There are 3 aphex 651 in classified. I have no knowledge regarding these aphex units, but those are listed as 661's. Not sure how much of a difference that actually makes. |
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Post by notneeson on Oct 15, 2021 9:20:07 GMT -6
There are 3 aphex 651 in classified. I have no knowledge regarding these aphex units, but those are listed as 661's. Not sure how much of a difference that actually makes. The difference is the tube circuit included in the 661 for color. You can bypass that if you like and then you've basically got a 651 as I understand it. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 15, 2021 10:06:26 GMT -6
There are 3 aphex 651 in classified. I have no knowledge regarding these aphex units, but those are listed as 661's. Not sure how much of a difference that actually makes. Oops my bad ! |
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Post by drbill on Oct 15, 2021 10:22:52 GMT -6
661's for 150 in the classifieds here. Bargains. Great compressors. (I've got 4 so I don't need another 3....)
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Post by howie on Oct 15, 2021 11:12:33 GMT -6
661's for 150 in the classifieds here. Bargains. Great compressors. (I've got 4 so I don't need another 3....) Will they be compatible with my Silver Bullet inserts? Certainly within my budget. |
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Post by jaba on Oct 15, 2021 13:14:41 GMT -6
I second (seventh?) the dbx 160's, Ashley SC50, ART-VLAs for sure.
It's been years but I remember the Aphex Compellor was great for busses.
If you're looking for smash, the dbx 118 (and 117/119 I believe) are great.
Old consumer gear - RCA in/out - but truckloads of character if you want it.
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Post by drbill on Oct 15, 2021 13:27:25 GMT -6
661's for 150 in the classifieds here. Bargains. Great compressors. (I've got 4 so I don't need another 3....) Will they be compatible with my Silver Bullet inserts? Certainly within my budget. Yeah - they should be OK. <thumbsup> |
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