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episode 245: Normalization vs Compression vs Limiting (With Audio Examples)
I define and discuss the differences between normalization, compression and limiting. Also the usefulness of each and when to use them. And I play audio examples!
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Here are the plugins I referred to (by category):
Compressors:
- Scheps Omni Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channel
- CLA-2A — https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-2a-compressor-limiter
- CLA-76 — https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-76-compressor-limiter
- Abbey Road RS124 — https://www.waves.com/plugins/abbey-road-rs124-compressor#introducing-abbey-road-rs124-compressor
Channel Strips:
- Scheps Omni Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channel
- Focusrite SC — https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_focusrite_sc.html
- SSL E Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/ssl-e-channel —OR— https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_ssl_4000_e.html
Upward Compression:
- MaxxVolume — https://www.waves.com/plugins/maxxvolume
- MV2 — https://www.waves.com/plugins/mv2
- Fabfilter Pro-MB — https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in
- Neutron 3 — https://www.izotope.com/en/products/neutron.html
- Oxford Inflator — https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v3
Vocal Riders:
- Vocal Rider — https://www.waves.com/plugins/vocal-rider
- MAutoVolume — https://www.meldaproduction.com/MAutoVolume
- HoRNet AutoGain Pro MK2 — https://www.hornetplugins.com/plugins/hornet-autogain-pro-mk2/
- DynaRide2 — https://www.tbproaudio.de/products/dynaride
- GainRider3 — https://www.tbproaudio.de/products/gainrider
- Outlaw — https://www.waproduction.com/plugins/view/outlaw
- POWAIR — https://www.soundradix.com/products/powair/
Limiters:
- Pro-L 2 — https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-in
- Scheps Omni Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channel
- CLA-2A — https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-2a-compressor-limiter
- Focusrite SC — https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_focusrite_sc.html
- SSL E Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/ssl-e-channel —OR— https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_ssl_4000_e.html
- Pro-MB — https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in
Dual Stage Compressors:
- Aquamarine 4 — https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/aquamarine
- Shadow Hills Class A Mastering Compressor — https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/shadow_hills_class_a_mastering_comp.html
Multiband Compression: (great for people who move on and off mic a lot)
- Pro-MB — https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in
- C6 — https://www.waves.com/plugins/c6-multiband-compressor
- Neutron 3 — https://www.izotope.com/en/products/neutron.html
- Ozone 9 — https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html
Other Notes:
- If you ever have questions please reach out!
- The start date for the next PES semester is April 4, 2023 and then June 27, 2023! (fyi, the course is delivered once per quarter)
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- My smaller course for editors/producers who want more good clients: Getting New Clients at Higher Rates
Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with anything,
~Chris