Universal Audio | Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection The result sounds more natural and musical. Then, a second compressor to add consistency, shape the tone, and add character. For example, one compressor to control dynamic range and loud peaks. Rather than using a single compressor with aggressive settings, use multiple compressors with subtle settings. It’s often better to apply compression in multiple stages. It also adds loudness and helps shape the tone of the vocal performance. Compression can smooth out the dynamic range of your vocal to maintain constant levels. It’s critical to keep the vocal performance consistent and present in the mix. Vocals are often the loudest and most forward element in most modern mixes. UA and Waves both have 1176 plugins that work excellent on vocals! There are also several plugin emulations of iconic 1176. Moreover, it has a desirable sonic character revered by top music producers and engineers. It is a fast compressor, capable of taming sharp transients in the vocal. The UREI/Universal Audio 1176 is one of the most famous and widely used FET limiting amplifiers.
