This question goes to STC8/OCL2.
How do you folks generally use these two units?
OCL2 for tighting overall and STC8 for catching some peaks?

I am considering an STC8 in close future.
Thanks

i notice the difference in the tube complement, anyone experience this difference audibly?

I am looking very hard at Sebatron right now for either a dual Pre 2000e VU or the Thorax channel strip. I have not made up my mind yet what my goal is. My DAW is SAW and the comp's and EQ on the channels are very very good so i am leaning towards a dual pre.

MD1-p
2000e VU

I also have an Avalon M5 right now. my mics are

AT 4050
AT 4040
SM57.

I am looking now to expand my front end chain. currently i have the M5 and 747sp into a TC M3000.

I was wondering about the Quartet 2 but the cost is pretty high although i understand why after having talked to someone about it.

that being said and i know this is subjective but has anyone used that and compared it to say a 737sp, or a stt-1, or just the Quartet?

Manley Voice Box.

I am ready to commit up to $3000-$3500 to get a channel strip/combo that will really excel in getting the big, warm, present and defined vocal recording sound.

I recently asked a question about the Buzz MA 2.2 and Millennia HV-3 for recording of acoustic based music (with vocals) on another forum. From my limited experience, which is essentially with Lynn Funston's Pre CD, I found the Buzz to be warmer/less open than the HV-3. I like the clearer more open and transparent sound of the HV-3.

I'd like to have feedback from people who know this compressor .How does it compare to the Manley vari-mu

Has anyone tried Pendulum Audio's compressors? I particularly thinking of the opto to use in both tracking (at times) and for stereo mix. Anyone compared them to the Avalon's 747 and 2044?

I'm new at this, Recording to ADAT XT, looking for two Rubber Soul sounding preamps. Two respected audio dealers have suggested Telefunken V72 or Pendulum MDP 1B. Does anyone use these? Is it better to buy used vintage or new with warranty? Any Telefunken users know of any problems that I can expect? Thanks, Don

For everything a DI is supposed to do, I want a killer. How does the DI portion of the Pendulum MDP-1 compares with the DW FEARN or the EVIL TWIN? Same league? For general DI applications, mostly sweetening synth sounds...on the way into the DAW... Which one of these machines would you choose? And why? Awe scew it...I'm going to get the Pendulum first...