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Various compressors

There are many different types of compressors that are designed for different purposes and used in different contexts. Some of the most common types of compressors for audio production include peak compressors, RMS compressors, and multiband compressors.

Peak Compressors

Peak compressors are designed to limit the most intense parts of a sound, such as sudden increases in sound level. This can be useful to avoid clipping in the sound, or to ensure that the sound is smooth and pleasant to listen to. Peak compressors can also be used to add extra "punch" and "fat" to a sound, which can be useful in many different genres of music.

RMS Compressor

RMS compressors are designed to limit the average strength of a sound. They measure the sound's RMS value (Root Mean Square), which is a measurement of the sound's average strength over a period of time. RMS compressors can be useful to ensure that the sound does not become too harsh or sharp, and to give the sound a more pleasant character.

Multiband compressor 

Multiband compressors are a type of compressor that is capable of dividing the sound into different frequency bands and compressing each band individually. This makes it possible to treat different parts of the sound differently, giving you more precise control over the sound. Multiband compressors can be useful in many different contexts, such as mastering and mixdown.

Why is a compressor important?

Compressors are an indispensable tool in professional sound production. They can be useful in many different contexts, and they are often an important part of the audio engineer's toolbox.

There are several reasons why compressors are indispensable for professional audio production. First of all, they can be used to control the sound level of a sound source so that it becomes smoother and more pleasant to listen to. This can be useful to avoid clipping in the sound, or to ensure that the sound does not become too harsh or sharp.

Another reason compressors are indispensable is that they can be used to add extra "punch" and "fat" to a sound. This can be useful in many different genres of music and can help give the sound more character and personality.

Finally, compressors can also be used to split the sound into different frequency bands and compress each band individually. This makes it possible to treat different parts of the sound differently, giving you more precise control over the sound. This can be useful in many different contexts, such as mastering and mixdown.

All in all, compressors are indispensable to professional audio production because they provide the sound engineer with a tool that can be used to gain more precise control over sound level and sound character. They can be used in many different contexts, and they can help give the sound more character and personality.

The best compressors can be bought at Cyberfarm:

Chandler RS660 Compressor

Warm Audio BUS COMP

SSL The Bus +

API Select T25 Tube Compressor

Bettermaker Mastering Compressor

 

If you need good advice and guidance on which compressor fits your setup, you are always welcome to contact our experts at Cyberfarm.