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Originally posted by mwagener
time for a bus compressor. Has anybody done a direct comparison between the Solid State Logic FX384
and the Al Smart C2? I always liked the original (?) Quad compressor in the SSL 4000/6000 series. Or would I better better off with a Crane Song STC-8 or Manley Vari-Mu, NEVE 33609? I want to squeeeeze things without it being too noticeable.
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I have.
Of the lot, I own the STC-8,Vari-Mu(mastering version),SSL and C2 and had a 33609.
My favorite on the 2bus is neither. I actually like the Focusrite Blue 230 for that purpose(close sounding to the 33609).
Lately though i have been using the STC-8 a little more for the 2 bus and using the 230 for other things. At times the Manley works. The SSL and C2 are always doing something on drums/guitars, so they don't see as much action on the 2 mix. They can be very agressive sounding, which will change the character of the mix. Of the two, the SSL is bigger sounding, the C2 is clearer.
I think if you want that transparent 2 bus thing, than check out the STC-8.