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Symetrix 421m settings

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I'm toying with using a symetrix 421m on voice only in a second small voiceover setup..
Any ideas on a starting point for the settings, based on experience?

thanks
 
Not to be a downer, but I would suggest not using it. I had 4 of the stereo 422's in-use at one time on various apps around a college campus and found that, no matter how they were set, they didn't work consistently at all. Part of the problem there is that the units could not be set-up using a sine wave or noise - they took quite a bit of tinkering with active audio being fed. Also, they were, to say the least, "audible" when correcting levels (and they add to the noise floor). The Aphex Compellor is a much-better choice. Besides, it is still being made. Or, since this is just voice-over, I'd suggest getting a DBX 286a mic processor second-hand; you will save some bucks on a better solution. Of course, this all is IMO based on IME.
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Sell the 421 and use the money to buy a DBX 286. You'll be a lot happier.

Or go into your DAW "raw" and process there. In fact, that's all I do now, as I can make changes and still keep the original file. Not stuck with one flavor of mic processing.

Unless it's live on the air, I don't see the point in using a mic processor anymore. Just a good, quiet, accurate preamp. Plugins can do the rest, with greater flexibility.
 
I always liked the 421m for general purpose leveling but not the dBX equipment. I always found the dBX 286 to have a very high noise floor. Everyone has a different opinion when it comes to audio. :) As someone else said, you just have to tinker with the 421. You might find some "starter" settings in the manual if you can find one on-line. I have to second the opinion on the Compellor. If you are serious about the audio and the budget allows, get a Compellor.

Good luck.
 
Unger said:
I always liked the 421m for general purpose leveling but not the dBX equipment. I always found the dBX 286 to have a very high noise floor. Everyone has a different opinion when it comes to audio. :) As someone else said, you just have to tinker with the 421. You might find some "starter" settings in the manual if you can find one on-line. I have to second the opinion on the Compellor. If you are serious about the audio and the budget allows, get a Compellor.

Good luck.
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Watch Ebay...I bought a Compellor using Buy It Now for $99 plus $24 shipping...it works great!
 
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