What do you compress on live drum tracking?

Jules · 10th December 2002

The poll is multiple choice - so go crazy!

Jules · 10th December 2002

I am wary of over compression of close mic's, I used to compress overheads with an SSL but gave that up, I used to use a tube Tech on kick & snare - but gave that up, I use a Fatso on kick & Snare while tracking (just tape warmth - no compression)

Now that I use a lot of outboard on my mixes, I dont feel I need to compress "because of tracking to digital" and I dont know how much that worked in the first place to be honest..

nodell · 10th December 2002

huh, since there was only 1 vote for Overheads after I posted I guess I know who voted for that!

- neil

View Poll Results: How much compression do you use when tracking live drums?
On the snare	9	42.86%
On the Kick	10	47.62%
On the toms	0	0%
On the overheads	3	14.29%
On the undersnare	1	4.76%
On the hi hat	0	0%
On the room / abience mic's	10	47.62%
I prefer no compression during tracking	5	23.81%
I prefer minimum compression during tracking	11	52.38%
I prefer a lot of compression during tracking	2	9.52%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

10th December 2002	#1
Jules Gearslutz.com admin Joined: Apr 2002 Location: A Yank in London, UK Posts: 17,808 Thread Starter 1 Review written	What do you compress on live drum tracking? The poll is multiple choice - so go crazy!

10th December 2002	#2
Jules Gearslutz.com admin Joined: Apr 2002 Location: A Yank in London, UK Posts: 17,808 Thread Starter 1 Review written	I am wary of over compression of close mic's, I used to compress overheads with an SSL but gave that up, I used to use a tube Tech on kick & snare - but gave that up, I use a Fatso on kick & Snare while tracking (just tape warmth - no compression) Now that I use a lot of outboard on my mixes, I dont feel I need to compress "because of tracking to digital" and I dont know how much that worked in the first place to be honest.. __________________ Jules Add your reviews to the new reviews area! Gearslutz on Facebook Follow my GS picks on Twitter

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10th December 2002	#3
nodell Gear interested Joined: Jun 2002 Location: norwich, vt Posts: 27	huh, since there was only 1 vote for Overheads after I posted I guess I know who voted for that! - neil