I need your help on this : I only have 250 (max. 300) EUR for a mic preamp with phantom AND a compressor (dual channel would be good, but not a neccesity), and what I came up until now is :

dbx 286 A - dbx 286 A microphone preamp / processor, single-channel, preamp, 48V phantom power, de-esser, enhancer, compressor, expander-gate -> 239 EUR

I'm considering a Neve 1073, and a UA 1176LN compressor. Any idea how this signal path would sound with a u87ai on vocals. Recording mainly rap, reggae and r&b vocals.

Any recomendations for the u87 mic? preamps or comps.

I currently use the Avalon 737sp. I got some extra cash now and i know i can get something a lot better out there.
honest advice please.

Hi,
I am trying to connect my mic (RODE K2) to my PreAmp (The Brick) into my Compressor (RNC) into my Digi002.

Here's where I'm not sure what to do...

The output from the Brick is balanced (XLR). The RNC however only takes in unbalanced inputs. So how do I unbalance my connection so I can use these two peices of gear together?

Could someone recommend good Comp for SN, which is Software.?
pls.

The ART Pro tube compressoris it a p.o.s(you get what you pay for)oris it all marketing hype?
I hate asking these question,----should I just spend 1g more and buy a higher end compressor?

Hey Kev,

Does anyone know if there is a Digital Microphone Compressor program for Windows. I dont want the hardware, I would rather have a program for the computer.

Hey everybody...

I'm interested in finding out more info on the API 525 compressor. Anyone on here have any experiance with one?. I figure if it's an "API"product it's got to be good. Is it known for any special quality?. .

It would be for many different styles of music. My budget is around $2300 and so far I've been looking at the UA 6176. Thanks for any suggestions

I just bought a dbx 266XL compressor/gate to use when recording kick, snare, and vocals. Can someone explain the basics of the controls and what they each do? Does anyone have any "presets" that I should try and then tweak from there? Thanks.