TK Audio BC2-ME - Manual (Page 3)

DRUM
The BC2-ME can go from subtle to pretty slamming compression on a drum buss and here are a few good starting
points. Make a habit of adjusting the Make-up gain until the compressed signal is equally loud as the uncompressed
signal, and toggle the Comp in button to listen what's actually happening to the drums when they are compressed.
A TOUCH OF DRUM COMPRESSION
The effect should be very subtle and just make the drums come together without adding altering the kick or snare
drum. Adjust the Threshold until the compression meter shows about 2 dB of gain-reduction.
Ratio: 2:1
HFP: 150Hz
ATTACK: 3 ms
Release: AUTO
Blend: Comp
TIGHT DRUM COMPRESSION
To tighten up the drum buss without altering the drums too much a low ratio should be used. Adjust the Threshold until
about 3 or 4 dB of compression is done.
Ratio: 2:1
HFP: 150Hz
ATTACK: 10 ms
Release: 100 ms
Blend: Comp
HARD DRUM COMPRESSION
Applying hard drum compression will alter the sound of the snare drum and cymbals but in a dense mix that might be
the right thing to do. Adjust the Threshold until about 5 to 6 dB of compression is shown.
Ratio: 4:1
HFP: 150Hz
ATTACK: 10 ms
Release: 50 or 100 ms
Blend: Comp
VOCAL RIDING
Lead vocals usually need a bit of volume automation to cut through a dense mix - an important and time consuming
job. Due to its ultra transparent compression the same job can automatically be done with the BC2-ME. The trick is to
use a low Ratio and fast release, and set the Threshold until about 4 dB of compression is done.
Ratio: 1.5:1 or 2:1
HFP: 150Hz
ATTACK: 10 ms
Release: 50 ms
Blend: Comp