Compressor

Threshold

Compressor reduces the level of audio that exceeds certain threshold

Lower threshold -> Larger portion of signal will be treated

Reduce only the loudest part of the signal -> Use higher threshold setting

Controls strength of the compression

Compression Level

Description

4:1

If input is 4dB over Threshold, Output will be 1dB over threshold

1:1

Input is same as Output (No Compression)

8:1

Every 8dB over Threshold will be reduced to only 1dB over Threshold

(Lot of Compression)

Speed which the compressor reacts once the threshold has been exceeded

Shorter Attack: Make signal reduction quicker

Longer Attack: Have longer gradual increases in reduction

Opposite of Attach

Controls how quickly/slowly level returns to uncompressed once the signal falls back below threshold

Output volume control

Used to bring overall level backup

Keep between 9 and 12 o'clock on vocals, keys, and guitars, none on bass

Most useful on vocals

Most people get louder when they sing higher, the compression keeps that reined in.

Last updated 6 years ago