Compression Setting Suggestions - PRESONUS StudioLive Series III Owner's Manual

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5.2

Compression Setting Suggestions

Compression Setting Suggestions
5.2
Vocals
Percussion
Fretted Instruments
The following are the compression presets that were used in
the PreSonus BlueMax. We have included them as a jumping-
off point for setting up compression on the StudioLive.
Soft. This is an easy compression with a low ratio setting for ballads, allowing a wider
dynamic range. It's good for live use. This setting helps the vocal "sit in the track. "
THRESHOLD
-8.2 dB
Medium. This setting has more limiting than the Soft compression setting,
producing a narrower dynamic range. It moves the vocal more up front in the mix.
THRESHOLD
-3.3 dB
Screamer. This setting is for loud vocals. It is a fairly hard compression setting for
a vocalist who is on and off the microphone a lot. It puts the voice "in your face. "
THRESHOLD
-1.1 dB
Snare/Kick. This setting allows the first transient through and compresses
the rest of the signal, giving a hard "snap" up front and a longer release.
THRESHOLD
-2.1 dB
Left/Right (Stereo) Overheads. The low ratio and threshold in this
setting gives a "fat" contour to even out the sound from overhead
drum mics. Low end is increased, and the overall sound is more
present and less ambient. You get more "boom" and less "room. "
THRESHOLD
-13.7 dB
Electric Bass. The fast attack and slow release in this setting will tighten
up the electric bass and give you control for a more consistent level.
THRESHOLD
-4.4 dB
Acoustic Guitar. This setting accentuates the attack of the
acoustic guitar and helps maintain an even signal level, keeping
the acoustic guitar from disappearing in the track.
THRESHOLD
-6.3 dB
StudioLive™ Series III Rack Mixers
RATIO ATTACK
1.8:1 0.002 ms
RATIO ATTACK
2.8:1 0.002 ms
RATIO ATTACK
3.8:1 0.002 ms
RATIO ATTACK
3.5:1 78 ms
RATIO ATTACK
1.3:1 27 ms
RATIO ATTACK
2.6:1 45.7 ms
RATIO ATTACK
3.4:1 188 ms
Owner's Manual
RELEASE
38 ms
RELEASE
38 ms
RELEASE
38 ms
RELEASE
300 ms
RELEASE
128 ms
RELEASE
189 ms
RELEASE
400 ms
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