Crowd,

Sorry if this post overlaps others which are similar (some even recently by me), but I need some feedback from the mastering brains on the purchase of a hardware limiter (or compressor/limiter) for my studio.

For me, it's now down to a choice between a plugin /dsp suite (probably UAD-1 Studio) or one of the following hardware pieces:

Hi Guys, ok here's the deal. I already ordered some high quality mic preamps and external analog compressors. I wanted to know if you pros out there add the analog compressors and eq while recording straight into your DAW ? or Do you record the siganl clean then add the compressors later ?

Hey Everyone,

I'm looking at picking up a decent compressor, mainly for voice work but if I could use it for music too it would be ideal. I was thinking about the FMR RNC, any opinions? Without spending a fortune, does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks!

Ryan

please give you opinion on the matter, and if someone wants to put in a little extra, list the same for Eqs. 8-)

So I have the Avalon 737 and I've discovered that the compressor is a little weak. I currently use the UAD powered plugins (an LA-2A on every track) and the TC Powercore. They both have some pretty amazing plugins. But I'm wondering is there really a major difference between the hard and software ? UAD has the 1176 the Fairchild and tons on other classic gear.

Anytime I've heard or read something about home recording, Good preamps and compressors are highly recommended. Can anyone explain exactly what these effects do, and how they improve recordings so dramatically.

Hey everybody, wanted to introduce myself. I've been lurking around here for a while now and it's time to jump in and get some of your input.

Warning - my first post is gonna be a long one.

It is time for me to invest into a compressor and I seek all of your help in my choosing. I have a small songwriter’s studio at home, with the of course limited budget, but I do enjoy every minute.

Hi there,

I'm trying to find some information on a pair of WSW compressors, I
just bought on eBay, but I haven't got much luck so far!
So I was hoping that maybe someone here, had some knowledge of these
and know were I can find some history and manual/schematics?

With the advent of software compressors, is it still wise to consider using analog compressors? I own a dbx DDP and use it as a analog compressor (going through the AD/DA converters). I have WAVES' Renaissance Compressor and really love it too. My question is, would it be worth purchasing another good compressor reguardless of its circuitry?