To Limit or Compress?

29 Sep 2005, 13:23

Hi guys

I noticed on the FAQs some general advice about using a compressor and limiter for example on drums. I kinda struggle with "effects" side of things and was just wondering if someone could explain "simply" why you would use a compressor as opposed to a limiter and vice versa?

Thanks!

Knopfler
"The Fantom Ficko"

Re: To Limit or Compress?

30 Sep 2005, 05:04

Thread moved to "Sound section."

Regards,

Nathan Sheldon
http://www.nathansheldon.com/

Regards,

Nathan Sheldon
http://www.nathansheldon.com/

Re: To Limit or Compress?

30 Sep 2005, 05:22

From this online article:

"The only difference between a compressor and a limiter is where you set the ratio control. The range of adjustment on the ratio control can go from 1:1 up to 60:1, 100:1, or, on some units, even infinte:1.

A compressor uses any ratio between 1:1 and 10:1. A limiter uses any ratio from 10:1 to infinte:1. It's that simple. A limiter is a very extreme compressor."

You might want to check this very basic article on compressors/limiters as well.

XXX, Don Philippo

Re: To Limit or Compress?

30 Sep 2005, 06:35

Thanks Don ... VERY helpful article!!!

Knopfler
"The Fantom Ficko"