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Re: Thinking my drum mic is fixing to go bad.



The compressor isn't a set-once-and-forget type of device. This is very true in you scenario.


The threshold control is your friend here. Check your gain reduction meter just like any other level meter and aim for a gain reduction of 6dB (or according to taste) in average. 6dB is a good starting point that strikes a nice balance between compression and transparency for controlling uneven levels.


If there is a new player, trim the threshold adapting to the 'correct' gain reduction. Remember, less is more...


What do you mean by "clipping my board"?