2 singers into the 2 channels of a stereo compressor?

[Bill Lorentzen]

I've never tried it but I'm thinking of running 2 vocalists into the 2
channels of a stereo compressor. This would be a cheap way to handle 2
singers who rarely sing at the same time. I'm thinking an RNC or such.

Bill L

[Philicorda Neon Divider]

On Thu, 16 Oct 2003 21:36:38 +0000, Bill Lorentzen wrote:

> I've never tried it but I'm thinking of running 2 vocalists into the 2
> channels of a stereo compressor. This would be a cheap way to handle 2
> singers who rarely sing at the same time. I'm thinking an RNC or such.
>
> Bill L

Is this for live use? You may find the unused (but still open) mic has
enough spill to affect the compression of other channel.
Could work though.
I generally use multiple cheap-ass alesis or beringer comps for this...
The beringer stuff is ok for PA work.

[Philicorda Neon Divider]

On Thu, 16 Oct 2003 21:36:38 +0000, Bill Lorentzen wrote:

> I've never tried it but I'm thinking of running 2 vocalists into the 2
> channels of a stereo compressor. This would be a cheap way to handle 2
> singers who rarely sing at the same time. I'm thinking an RNC or such.
>
> Bill L

Is this for live use? You may find the unused (but still open) mic has
enough spill to affect the compression of other channel.
Could work though.
I generally use multiple cheap-ass alesis or beringer comps for this...
The beringer stuff is ok for PA work.

[Justin Ulysses Morse]

Bill Lorentzen > wrote:

> I've never tried it but I'm thinking of running 2 vocalists into the 2
> channels of a stereo compressor. This would be a cheap way to handle 2
> singers who rarely sing at the same time. I'm thinking an RNC or such.

The RNC is stereo and not dual-mono. This means the two vocalists will
"duck" each other. The correct solution is to buy two RNCs. That's
why they're so ridiculously cheap. The RNC is way less expensive than
any quality piece of recording gear has any business being. Buy two.


ulysses

[Justin Ulysses Morse]

Bill Lorentzen > wrote:

> I've never tried it but I'm thinking of running 2 vocalists into the 2
> channels of a stereo compressor. This would be a cheap way to handle 2
> singers who rarely sing at the same time. I'm thinking an RNC or such.

The RNC is stereo and not dual-mono. This means the two vocalists will
"duck" each other. The correct solution is to buy two RNCs. That's
why they're so ridiculously cheap. The RNC is way less expensive than
any quality piece of recording gear has any business being. Buy two.


ulysses

[Roger W. Norman]

As long as you can make the stereo into dual mono by de-coupling them with a
switch you'll be fine. If it's stereo only, forget it. One person's voice
will kick in the compresser for the other person's voice (whoever is the
stronger singer).

--


Roger W. Norman
SirMusic Studio
Purchase your copy of the Fifth of RAP CD set at www.recaudiopro.net.
See how far $20 really goes.




"Bill Lorentzen" > wrote in message
...
> I've never tried it but I'm thinking of running 2 vocalists into the 2
> channels of a stereo compressor. This would be a cheap way to handle 2
> singers who rarely sing at the same time. I'm thinking an RNC or such.
>
> Bill L
>
>

[Roger W. Norman]

As long as you can make the stereo into dual mono by de-coupling them with a
switch you'll be fine. If it's stereo only, forget it. One person's voice
will kick in the compresser for the other person's voice (whoever is the
stronger singer).

--


Roger W. Norman
SirMusic Studio
Purchase your copy of the Fifth of RAP CD set at www.recaudiopro.net.
See how far $20 really goes.




"Bill Lorentzen" > wrote in message
...
> I've never tried it but I'm thinking of running 2 vocalists into the 2
> channels of a stereo compressor. This would be a cheap way to handle 2
> singers who rarely sing at the same time. I'm thinking an RNC or such.
>
> Bill L
>
>

[LeBaron & Alrich]

Bill Lorentzen wrote:

> I've never tried it but I'm thinking of running 2 vocalists into the 2
> channels of a stereo compressor. This would be a cheap way to handle 2
> singers who rarely sing at the same time. I'm thinking an RNC or such.

You probably don't want to comrpess two voices with one compressor, as a
peak on one side will also reduce the level on the linked side. Use a
dual-mono comp, like the Drawmer DL241, for example, where you can
control the channels independently. Since the RNC is stereo, and cannot
run dual-mono mode, you'd need two of them, but that also would be a
fine option for this.

--
ha

[LeBaron & Alrich]

Bill Lorentzen wrote:

> I've never tried it but I'm thinking of running 2 vocalists into the 2
> channels of a stereo compressor. This would be a cheap way to handle 2
> singers who rarely sing at the same time. I'm thinking an RNC or such.

You probably don't want to comrpess two voices with one compressor, as a
peak on one side will also reduce the level on the linked side. Use a
dual-mono comp, like the Drawmer DL241, for example, where you can
control the channels independently. Since the RNC is stereo, and cannot
run dual-mono mode, you'd need two of them, but that also would be a
fine option for this.

--
ha