Limiting LR output

[dmarin]

Hi
I want to set a “limiter” for the LR out.
So i select the LR and setting the compressor threshold 0db and ratio inf.
But i realized that this affects only the input singals to the LR, and when i raise the LR fader the output signal “exceeds” 0db.
Probably this is normal, but is there any way to do it?

ps. i feed active speakers and i don’t have an external processor or limiter so that’s re reason i want it.

Thanks!

[GCumbee]

It is simple. Just don’t do that :). You are just creating makeup gain. Leave the master alone unless you need it. Let the comp/limiter handle to signal hitting the mix buss.

[dmarin]

GCumbee yes that’s true but i’m refering to accidentally raise of the LR fader.

[Anonymous]

Pull the compressor threshold down to -10dB, then the +10dB gain on the fader brings it back to unity…

Personally I’d put a soft knee on it as well, I just prefer the slightly gentler approach to limiting.

[Anonymous]

FWIW, if you’re just looking not to bump the fader past a certain point, a piece of gaff tape across the main fader track works great.

[GCumbee]

Like I said just don’t do it. I fly airplanes. There are things you just DON’T touch or move.

[eotsskleet]

…. A piece of gaffa above a fader… Really? We’re in the digital time now… Moving-Faders!

Agree with GCumbee: Don’t touch it or get another limiter between Qu and the Speakers!

[Anonymous]

LOL… Yeah, my bad, forgot about that. On my Presonus SL (no flying faders) I did this. The drummer threw a towel across the stage once during setup while mp3’s were playing and happened to hit the master fader perfectly. That’s when I put tape over it.

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