3 Ways To Connect A Compressor To Audio Mixer | Complete Guide

In this video, we'll dive deep into the world of audio compression and explore three fundamental methods to seamlessly connect a compressor to your audio mixer. Whether you're a seasoned audio engineer or just starting out, this tutorial will help you achieve that polished and professional sound you've been chasing.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:31 - Featured Equipment
1:25 - Pricing & Specs
1:40 - Method 1: Insert Cable
3;45 - Method 2: Pre-Fad Aux Send & 2nd Channel
7:18 - Method 3: External Microphone Preamp
9:25 - Final Thoughts

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[brynevans]

Glad you’ve started posting again, I enjoy your content. How about a bit more on lighting or live-streaming ?

[ErreGamer]

There's a 4th way, I had none of those things, I managed to connect it with RCA to 2 TRS to the compressor, works perfectly fine ✌

[aankaymusic]

Thanks for the video. I recently got a behringer compressor for 20 bucks off fb marketplace. This is my first peice of outboard gear. My interface is a sterling harmony h224 and does not have an insert port, so I am going the pre amp route. Found a presonus tube pre on reverb for 50 bucks. My question is, when going from amp to compressor and compressor to interface, are you using unbalanced or balanced trs cables ? Thank you

[Unplugged]

Subbed! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us that are not so smart!

Question- In 2nd example, you connect the return to the mic/line-in. This way, the compressor effect only affects channel strip, NOT the stereo bus (all channels), correct?

I asked this similar question on another one of your videos. (Behringer 1622FX Pro with dual mono inserts on back)

[woodreed]

great video very helpful on options for gear ....if i have a stereo-2 channel mono- linkable piece of gear, - can i still use ts cable to connect to a patchbay and then to an insert, or do i have to go from insert to gear -to patch ..ie using mixer phantom power will it pass through signal chain on cables TS or TRS ???

[DJMETRONYC]

Which between the Mackie or Yamaha mixer would you recommend for use?

[khaledxerox]

What is the function of the compressor, and why do we need it?

[DrinkingWithDrewShow]

Is a Cloud lifter overkill in these situations?

[michaelmay]

I'd like an in-depth tutorial on how to make AAA+ electric guitar videos without a camera or laptop. Just using my android. Thanks in advance 😉

[furialiam]

What does mean "burn channel"?😵

[rezz]

How come those mixers don’t have a compression !