Why i might need a stereo distressor.

littledoodler · 22nd January 2004, 09:00 PM

Could someone please explain to me why i might need a stereo pair of Distressors instead of just a mono?

I plan on using it to process my drums but couldn't i process them in mono, and then double track it back into Logic? Would the stero unit make a difference in the processing?

Also, do i really need them in the chain while recording the drums?
i am using a great river mp2nv for kick and snare, and a phoenix drs 1 for overhead.
I am thinking of getting and RNC to cover the kick and Overhead during initial recording. Anyone tried the RNC on this?

Thanks,
Little Doodler

NathanEldred · 22nd January 2004, 09:53 PM

A stereo Distressor would be used anytime you want to process a true stereo track (i.e. like acoustic guitars or overheads in x-y, etc). You may also want to use it on the drum sub mix, slam and color the signal, and mix back in with a little unprocessed, or very lightly processed tracks. The link, while not completely perfect, does help maintain a more stable stereo image than without it. If you aren't doing anything that you think it would be applicable, then it may not be worth the extra money. The 'brit mod' comes together with the image link from dealers, if you need a unit with just British mod it could easily be arranged from your dealer...although last time I talked to Dave Derr regarding this he was thinking it may be best to offer only the non mod OR both mods in one unit. Seems people tend to return it eventually to get both mods done. I have four standard mono units in the rack in my studio, and for me that works fine (but I have a lot of other things as well). If it's your main or only good compressor, options can be a good thing.

littledoodler · 22nd January 2004, 10:10 PM

Thanks Nathan.

Yes a drum sub mix is what i am most interested in. Don't really know if i need a true stereo sub mix.

wolfhound · 22nd January 2004, 10:43 PM

I've wondered that too...when I compress a submix (usually with my Alan Smart) I always leave it in dual mono--especially for say, guitar submix where there might be a part hard-panned that I wouldn't want effecting the guitars on the other side. Same for drums. X-Y is different thought I suppose....

littledoodler · 22nd January 2004, 10:57 PM

i am recording in a pretty bad sounding room, so i use a mono overhead pretty low to the kit. don't need x/y don't really like x/y. I like the sound of vintage recordings with the minimal mics employed.

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22nd January 2004, 09:00 PM	#1
littledoodler Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Beezers' Nook Posts: 684	Why i might need a stereo distressor. Could someone please explain to me why i might need a stereo pair of Distressors instead of just a mono? I plan on using it to process my drums but couldn't i process them in mono, and then double track it back into Logic? Would the stero unit make a difference in the processing? Also, do i really need them in the chain while recording the drums? i am using a great river mp2nv for kick and snare, and a phoenix drs 1 for overhead. I am thinking of getting and RNC to cover the kick and Overhead during initial recording. Anyone tried the RNC on this? Thanks, Little Doodler

22nd January 2004, 09:53 PM	#2
NathanEldred Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Coast Central Florida Posts: 5,459	A stereo Distressor would be used anytime you want to process a true stereo track (i.e. like acoustic guitars or overheads in x-y, etc). You may also want to use it on the drum sub mix, slam and color the signal, and mix back in with a little unprocessed, or very lightly processed tracks. The link, while not completely perfect, does help maintain a more stable stereo image than without it. If you aren't doing anything that you think it would be applicable, then it may not be worth the extra money. The 'brit mod' comes together with the image link from dealers, if you need a unit with just British mod it could easily be arranged from your dealer...although last time I talked to Dave Derr regarding this he was thinking it may be best to offer only the non mod OR both mods in one unit. Seems people tend to return it eventually to get both mods done. I have four standard mono units in the rack in my studio, and for me that works fine (but I have a lot of other things as well). If it's your main or only good compressor, options can be a good thing. __________________ Nathan Eldred Atlas Pro Audio- Boutique Gear, Consultation, Sales, & Distibution Home of the Atlas Juggernaut Preamp & 500 Series Revolver Rack USA Distributor for Buzz Audio Exclusive Worldwide Distributor for Atlas Pro Audio Gear, Old School Audio (OSA), and Burgin McDaniel Design Atlas Recording Studios, Inc. Recording/Mixing/Mastering Services

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22nd January 2004, 10:10 PM	#3
littledoodler Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Beezers' Nook Posts: 684	Thanks Nathan. Yes a drum sub mix is what i am most interested in. Don't really know if i need a true stereo sub mix.

22nd January 2004, 10:43 PM	#4
wolfhound Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: nyc Posts: 219	I've wondered that too...when I compress a submix (usually with my Alan Smart) I always leave it in dual mono--especially for say, guitar submix where there might be a part hard-panned that I wouldn't want effecting the guitars on the other side. Same for drums. X-Y is different thought I suppose....

22nd January 2004, 10:57 PM	#5
littledoodler Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Beezers' Nook Posts: 684	i am recording in a pretty bad sounding room, so i use a mono overhead pretty low to the kit. don't need x/y don't really like x/y. I like the sound of vintage recordings with the minimal mics employed.