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Old 10th February 2006, 08:15 AM   #61
raal
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Originally Posted by thermos
Whether or not theother is right or wrong, it doesn't matter because the real one seems to sound leagues better. At least to me.
don't know about 'leagues better' (IMHO), but yes, better.

let's not forget the files were recorded at 16/44.1-- at 24/96 things will probably change, specially in the high end, and julian's comp wasn't an FX384 or a G console's compressor. could actually be better for all we know, it's been awhile since the G was introduced, but i doubt it's an exact clone.

from manual:

'The AWS 900 features one of SSL’s legendary G Series (ex Quad) compressors. This device uses the same 36-bit, Hi-Resolution MDAC as the master fader (see below).'

as we all know, G consoles didn't use MDACs, so even if the comp electronics are the same, when they go through an MDAC (AWS) or a VCA (G), they will no longer sound the same.

so..... i'm very curious to see how it fares next to my FX384. if someone does this before i do please let us all know.

and just for the record, he's right.
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