If I love the distressor, then I would really LOVE which compressor? - Page 2

WunderBro Flo · 5th December 2003

I see that many here love the 1176 on vocals...which I also like sometimes, but more recently I have found it to be quite "jumping" compared to let´s say the LA2A sound, which makes the vocals sit very solid in the mix. Don´t you guys think a 4:1 ratio is sometimes to high for tracking compression? I prefer to use the 1176 sound after an initial compression with something that does 3:1 or even 2:1. Any opinions on that?
Rock on,
Pat

Sir Bob · 5th December 2003

I have never worked with either but I have read so many threads about these two I can give a chapter and verse summation:

--1176 for instruments;

--LA-2A for vocals and some producers set the compression so low that it is really being used as an effect.

petermeechanuk · 5th December 2003

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Originally posted by Sir Bob
I have never worked with either but I have read so many threads about these two I can give a chapter and verse summation:

I use both regularly.

1176 is my first choice for most vocals. I've only found it to jump if not set correctly. It does take a bit more work than an LA2A and pre-compressor fader rides (manually during recording or in the DAW) can sometimes help. I also use it a lot on instruments , particularly a snare mult. Having said that I rarely use more than 4:1 ratio.

LA2A is my normal first choice on bass (if not too fast). I personally don't like it on vocals.

BTW, I rarely track with compression unless for effect.

-Peter

Ernest Buckley · 30th June 2006

The only logical conclusion I think we can all come to is that we all need two of each of the following: a Crane, a Distressor, an 1176 and the LA 3A.

andrewj · 9th March 2007

My Alan Smart rocks on the buss! I am sure it will beat the distressor in the clean jobs! For the dirtier stuff a distressor pair will be my buy in the future! Or trackers? hmm...

VoxPro · 8th August 2007

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Originally Posted by rjx

If I love the distressor, then I would really LOVE which compressor?

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Ernest Buckley Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NYC Posts: 1,790 1 Review written	The only logical conclusion I think we can all come to is that we all need two of each of the following: a Crane, a Distressor, an 1176 and the LA 3A. __________________ ernestbuckley.com The single from my next record, "Shes So Ready" You don`t need any more gear, you need to re-write the chorus.

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WunderBro Flo Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2003 Location: VIE Posts: 2,634 2 Reviews written	I see that many here love the 1176 on vocals...which I also like sometimes, but more recently I have found it to be quite "jumping" compared to let´s say the LA2A sound, which makes the vocals sit very solid in the mix. Don´t you guys think a 4:1 ratio is sometimes to high for tracking compression? I prefer to use the 1176 sound after an initial compression with something that does 3:1 or even 2:1. Any opinions on that? Rock on, Pat

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Sir Bob Gear maniac Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 238	I have never worked with either but I have read so many threads about these two I can give a chapter and verse summation: --1176 for instruments; --LA-2A for vocals and some producers set the compression so low that it is really being used as an effect.

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