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6.2

Compression Setting Suggestions

StudioLive™ 24.4.2/16.4.2

Owner’s Manual

6.2

Compression Setting Suggestions

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.”

THRESHOLD

RATIO

ATTACK

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

RATIO

ATTACK

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

RATIO

ATTACK

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

RATIO

ATTACK

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

RATIO

ATTACK

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

RATIO

ATTACK

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

RATIO

ATTACK

RELEASE

-6.3 dB

3.4:1

188 ms

400 ms

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