On May 30, 2007, at 9:30 PM, tvlogic wrote: > many audio articles i read when talking about tracking to their DAW, > is that many go thru a compressor/limiter in order to give the tracks > a bit of warmth (as opposed to actually using them to compress or > limit--at this stage)... names like drawmer, distressor are thrown > out... for good reason: they sound great. > i'm looking at NRLA (Really Nice Limiting Amp-- by FMR, knowing that > many rave about the QPR of their compressor and mic pre... Again, the FMR stuff is very well liked, and while I have never used it, I have some people I know who are very pleased with their stuff. > anyone give recommendations for a small, 1/2-U, or table top piece > that would > do this? maybe even a highend guitar pedal? Well, the guitar pedal idea wouldn't be high on any list of mic pre's I'd suggest. Go with the FMR... or spend more $$$ and get a UA LA 610, a great mic pre, comp combo with s couple of bands of shelving EQ, all tube, very sweet sounding. the price is closer to $1500 or so though. > tv Take care, George Leger III ________________________________________________________ http://www.myspace.com/georgelegeriii http://www.utopiaparkwaymusic.com Music is the best (FZ)... Mac AND PC: The only way to fly 8-}