|
Kick |
Snare |
Toms |
Vocals |
Base Gtr |
| Ratio |
5 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
| Attack |
10ms |
20ms |
20ms |
10ms |
10ms |
| Hold |
20ms |
20ms |
20ms |
20ms |
0 |
| Release |
120ms |
200ms |
300ms |
50ms |
100ms |
| Gain |
+6dB |
+6dB |
+6dB |
+6dB |
+6dB |
| Threshold |
See below |
See below |
See below |
See below |
See below |
Setting the Threshold
Drums
Have someone give the drum a solid hot over and over and adjust the threshold so that the gain reduction meter reads around -6db ib average with each hit.
Vocals
While the vocalist is singing out, adjust the threshold so that the gain reduction meter reads out -6dB at their loudest moments.
Bass Guitar
While the bass is playing during the loud moment of a song, adjust the threshold so that the gain reduction meter reads around -6dB on average.