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Re: klark teknik square one dynamics SQ1D  ???


You guys keep mentioning the Rane C4 so I had to check it out. It looks really good on paper. It has all of the features I use and then some. The variable knee is interesting and the built in side chain EQ is a nice plus as well. I use the DBX 1066 as my standard of what will work for me. Has anybody used both? How does the Rane sound? I might have to try one out.


I can't stress the importance of variable attack and release settings on VCA compressors enough. A VCA compressor is very fast acting which is great for limiting and saving headroom in the mix but it will rapidly flatten the life out of everything if you are not careful. This is why very expensive optical units are so popular in the studios. They react slower and sound more natural.