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

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6.2

Compression Setting Suggestions

Compression Setting Suggestions
6.2
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.
Vocals
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. "
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.
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. "
Percussion
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.
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. "
Fretted Instruments
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.
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 RATIO
-8.2 dB 1.8:1
THRESHOLD RATIO
-3.3 dB 2.8:1
THRESHOLD RATIO
-1.1 dB 3.8:1
THRESHOLD RATIO
-2.1 dB 3.5:1
THRESHOLD RATIO
-13.7 dB 1.3:1
THRESHOLD RATIO
-4.4 dB 2.6:1
THRESHOLD RATIO
-6.3 dB 3.4:1
StudioLive™ 32.4.2AI
Owner's Manual
ATTACK RELEASE
0.002 ms 38 ms
ATTACK RELEASE
0.002 ms 38 ms
ATTACK RELEASE
0.002 ms 38 ms
ATTACK RELEASE
78 ms 300 ms
ATTACK RELEASE
27 ms 128 ms
ATTACK RELEASE
45.7 ms 189 ms
ATTACK RELEASE
188 ms 400 ms
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