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I Should Know This But...Compression Threshold/Ratio?

Your numbers don't really mean much.
Compression ratio is generally shown 2:1, 3:1 or something like that.
With a 2:1 compression ratio, the output will increase 1dB for every 2dB increase in input level.
Since your numbers are -24dB and 48dB, your compression ratio may be 2:1. This is just a wild guess.
 
just guessing as well, but wouldn't -24 and +48 be more like 3 to one, or if it's in true db relationsip that's over a 400 to 1 ratio. More likey -24 is the level at ehich compression is gated off, thus preventing pumping, and +48 is the level to whcih compression is limited, a very high level in most applications.
 
The ratio is separate from the threshold.

The ratio is as described in the previous post with regard to db.

The threshold is the point at which the compressor starts working.
 
Captainfirst said:
What is a good rule-of-thumb for the compression threshold, and for the ratio? Both are expressed in decibels on the plugin I'm using and I want to make sure I'm not totally destroying my audio.
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My brain is warped from having built my own mental picture of what went on inside an old Gates Peak Limiter back the tube days.

I have played with a lot of software and plugs ins. My brain likes to sort things out. You know.... round pegs in round holes, etc.

I think some of the folks who program these software limiters and processors march to a different drummer. I have yet to play with a software processor where the settings the writer gives you access to are very predictable. Now, if I would upgrade from the freebies and entry level stuff into the software that costs significant dollars, maybe the whole experience would be more logical.

I find that you just dink with it until something sounds good.
 
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