PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL - Manual (Page 78)

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5.2 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing
5.2.3 Compression Settings: Some Starting Points
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.”
Threshold hold Rat Ratio io Att Attack ack Relea Release
-8.2 dB 1.8:1 0.002 ms 38 ms
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 hold Rat Ratio io Att Attack ack Release
-3.3 dB 2.8:1 0.002 ms 38 ms
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 hold Rat Ratio io Att Attack ack Release
-1.1 dB 3.8:1 0.002 ms 38 ms
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.
Threshold hold Rat Ratio io Att Attack ack Release
-2.1 dB 3.5:1 78 ms 300 ms
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 hold Rat Ratio io Att Attack ack Release
-13.7 dB 1.3:1 27 ms 128 ms
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.
Threshold hold Rat Ratio io Att Attack ack Release
-4.4 dB 2.6:1 45.7 ms 189 ms
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 hold Rat Ratio io Att Attack ack Release
-6.3 dB 3.4:1 188 ms 400 ms