Multiband Compressor

bishopthomas · 11th November 2007

I believe I need a decent multiband compressor. I'm having trouble taming the low end of a baritone sax in a live setting. Of course, budget is an issue, and if it's two channels then all the better.

noamraz · 11th November 2007

I assume that you've bumped it already - BSS DPR 901 (Costs about 1400$)

It is a reliable/have a decent sound and might do the task due the fact that it can work as 1 Input - 4band or 2 Inputs - 2band so you're covered for several situations.

Best regards, Noam.

bishopthomas · 11th November 2007

That looks like a nice unit. For two channels that would be the top of my budget, but I could probably swing that. Thanks for the suggestion, and I welcome any more.

**Remoteness** · 11th November 2007

Well, you can use a crossover and a couple of compressors.
That has worked very well in the past for me.
It's what we used before the availability of multiband compressors.

Roland · 11th November 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by bishopthomas

I believe I need a decent multiband compressor. I'm having trouble taming the low end of a baritone sax in a live setting. Of course, budget is an issue, and if it's two channels then all the better.

Personally I wouldn't be happy in using a multiband compressor in a live setting for either tracking or the PA sound. I would look at different miking/eq options firstly, respectfully, it sounds like you are maybe trying to cure the symptoms not the cause.

Regards

Roland

Jim vanBergen · 11th November 2007

I bought a pair of TC Electronic Triple C's when they were being unloaded by Sweetwater some years ago, and they have continually saved my butt on keys and DJ rigs in live situations.

Really, I would not be afraid to use one. The BEST frequency-specific compressor is the BSS 901 v2... but please indulge me for the question:

Why have you not been able to solve this problem either by changing the mic, the mic placement, or by EQ & compression?

bishopthomas · 12th November 2007

You're right, that's the question that needs to be answered first. I'm not planning on buying any gear before I know that I need it, only taking suggestions on what I should be looking for if indeed it is needed. I have been using a 421, but tonight switched to a good ole 57. It seemed to work better, and maybe just because of the shape of the microphone. I'll see how that works out and stilck a compressor on it just to see what I can get out of it.

Roland · 12th November 2007

It might be worth checking out an RE20 or even a AKG 202, be cause of the design you will probably get less proximity effect that may be the source of your problem.

Regards

Roland

bishopthomas · 12th November 2007

I completely agree that it's because of proximity effect. I'll see if I can find an RE20 to try.

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bishopthomas Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,565 Thread Starter	Multiband Compressor I believe I need a decent multiband compressor. I'm having trouble taming the low end of a baritone sax in a live setting. Of course, budget is an issue, and if it's two channels then all the better.

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noamraz Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Israel Posts: 219	Without you mantioning the Budget I assume that you've bumped it already - BSS DPR 901 (Costs about 1400$) It is a reliable/have a decent sound and might do the task due the fact that it can work as 1 Input - 4band or 2 Inputs - 2band so you're covered for several situations. Best regards, Noam.

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Jim vanBergen Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2005 Location: New York Friggin' City Posts: 2,562	I bought a pair of TC Electronic Triple C's when they were being unloaded by Sweetwater some years ago, and they have continually saved my butt on keys and DJ rigs in live situations. Really, I would not be afraid to use one. The BEST frequency-specific compressor is the BSS 901 v2... but please indulge me for the question: Why have you not been able to solve this problem either by changing the mic, the mic placement, or by EQ & compression?

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bishopthomas Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,565 Thread Starter	You're right, that's the question that needs to be answered first. I'm not planning on buying any gear before I know that I need it, only taking suggestions on what I should be looking for if indeed it is needed. I have been using a 421, but tonight switched to a good ole 57. It seemed to work better, and maybe just because of the shape of the microphone. I'll see how that works out and stilck a compressor on it just to see what I can get out of it.

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Roland Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2002 Location: St Leonards on Sea, England Posts: 2,133 2 Reviews written	It might be worth checking out an RE20 or even a AKG 202, be cause of the design you will probably get less proximity effect that may be the source of your problem. Regards Roland