Live Sound and Studio Compression Tutorial - Audio Compression 101 - Compression Explained - Basics

Audio compressor terms and methods explained. Vocal compression, drum compression, guitar and bass compression techniques and methods.

Live audio or studio production information about audio compression, and compressor basics. An audio compression 101 if you will. Audio compressor settings discussed.

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Information for digital or analog platforms (hardware and software plugins). This information should be useful for bands, musicians, techs, houses of worship / church audio, home recording, audio students, church audio and theater volunteers, etc..

Applicable to both digital and analog audio consoles as well as digital audio workstations (DAW).

Compression is helpful to tame peaks or reduce the dynamic range of material. That could be music or speech, instruments or vocals. It can help to smooth out mixes, or bring certain things to the front. Like anything, it can be subjective, and it can be over-used or under-used. Learning terms like Ratio, Threshold, Attack, Release, Makeup Gain, and understanding what 2:1, 3 to 1, etc. all mean helps you better understand how to use audio compression in musical performances, speeches, etc..

Several analog and digital compressors are featured or shown in the video-
BSS 402
DBX 160
DBX 166
DBX 560A
ART Pro VLA II Compressor
Behringer XR18 ( X Air Edit software )
Tube-tech CL1B
Waves CLA-2 (Plugin)
SmackLabs SL543 (Free Plugin)
Reaper Cuckos ReaComp (Included with Reaper)

Behringer XR18 / X Air Tutorials:

Behringer X32 / Midas M32 Tutorials:

Alan's Live Production Tech Tips and Info:

5 Typical Mistakes Behringer XR18 and Midas MR18 Users Make:

Smacklabs SL543 Compressor Free Plugin Link:

Behringer X32 Behringer XR18 Software Download Link:

Midas M32 Midas MR18 Software Download Link:

Reaper DAW:

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5 Typical Mistakes Behringer XR18 and Midas MR18 Users Make:

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Video topic is about: Audio compression for live sound reinforcement and studio recording. Live sound compression terms and tips and tricks are discussed. Relevant for concert audio, club audio, church audio, and studio / home recording audio and other A/V uses. A basic compressor setup and operation tutorial.

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[liftwithvick]

Most straightforward and quick video on youtube. Just subbed!

[delbosdrums]

Dude! this is very good, explained clearly and with few words! keep generating content like this! New subscriber here.

[nicolascabramusica]

Thank you! Love the channel! I was struggling to find the sort of info you talk about applied to the xr series. I would love to see a sidechain/gated reverb video!

[snaxx]

What settings would you recommend for a DJ set up with a compressor?

[jaysgaming]

So when setting vocal compression you really want the singer to get in there and sing strong as opposed to speaking into the mic? I only just want to take off a few peaks. I don’t want to go no more than 3.1 ratio.

[AlanHamiltonAudio]

I was intending to do a hardware specific video about compression on the Behringer X32 and XR18, and then I realized much of the background information would make for an informative video without making it hardware specific. These concepts are all cross platform. I still might do the Behringer video at some point, and if I do I can reference/link to this video for some of the background... Or I could just use some of these clips in it.
If anyone definitely would still be interested in the hardware specific Behringer version, or has some topic suggestions, let me know.