Post by cowboycoalminer on Apr 27, 2015 12:05:03 GMT -6
I use both. Different amounts for different songs of each. But here's a delima that I find myself in a lot (and I would assume many who try to record themselves on a regular basis). I've caught myself trying to fit the performance to the gear. Not trying to overload here, playing/singing a little louder there etc.
I've found that's probably the worst thing we can do. If it's a dynamic song, I've learned to back everything off and let the ponies run. Easier to mix later than to miss an emotional take.
Every time it hear a dynamic singer like Martina who's sings from the heart, I think to myself how difficult it is to record that. But the payoff is worth it in the end.
So for a performance like that, 2 or 3 compressors might need to be used in series and automation in spots. No right or wrong way. Each song is different so a feel for the materiel has to be learned. That comes with practice.
I've found that's probably the worst thing we can do. If it's a dynamic song, I've learned to back everything off and let the ponies run. Easier to mix later than to miss an emotional take.
Every time it hear a dynamic singer like Martina who's sings from the heart, I think to myself how difficult it is to record that. But the payoff is worth it in the end.
So for a performance like that, 2 or 3 compressors might need to be used in series and automation in spots. No right or wrong way. Each song is different so a feel for the materiel has to be learned. That comes with practice.
