Compressor / Limter

[aklin53]

I have an SQ5 and I am using it for a tv broadcast audio recording. I can not go over -10db on my audio level. That being the case, I have my compressor set as a limiter (infinity) and at 9db with the fastest possible attack and release both. When the channel the mic is on distorts, I can still hear and it records the distortion instead of the “limited” audio. Is there something I am doing wrong, or what do I need to do to fix this issue?

[Tobi]

Mmh… I am not sure, if I understand your question correctly… Distortion comes from the preamp… so the Limiter cannot change it. Lower the Gain, until the distortion disappears.

Best Regards,
Tobias

[Scott]

Make sure that you also have your compressor in PEAK mode, and not RMS.

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