I define and discuss the differences between normalization, compression and limiting. Also the usefulness of each and when to use them. And I play audio examples! FYI, you can <a href="http://eepurl.com/dziuIP" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign up</a> to receive my Daily Goody posts in your email every day or a weekly roundup. <a href= "http://eepurl.com/dziuIP" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Sign up here</a>. Here are the plugins I referred to (by category): Compressors:  <ul> <li>Scheps Omni Channel — <a href= "https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channel">https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channel</a></li> <li>CLA-2A — <a href= "https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-2a-compressor-limiter">https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-2a-compressor-limiter</a></li> <li>CLA-76 — <a href= "https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-76-compressor-limiter">https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-76-compressor-limiter</a></li> <li>Abbey Road RS124 — <a href= "https://www.waves.com/plugins/abbey-road-rs124-compressor#introducing-abbey-road-rs124-compressor"> https://www.waves.com/plugins/abbey-road-rs124-compressor#introducing-abbey-road-rs124-compressor</a></li> </ul> Channel Strips:  <ul> <li>Scheps Omni Channel — <a href= "https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channel">https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channel</a></li> <li>Focusrite SC — <a href= "https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_focusrite_sc.html"> https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_focusrite_sc.html</a></li> <li>SSL E Channel — <a href= "https://www.waves.com/plugins/ssl-e-channel">https://www.waves.com/plugins/ssl-e-channel</a> —OR— <a href= "https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_ssl_4000_e.html"> https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_ssl_4000_e.html</a></li> </ul> Upward Compression:  <ul> <li>MaxxVolume — <a href= "https://www.waves.com/plugins/maxxvolume">https://www.waves.com/plugins/maxxvolume</a></li> <li>MV2 — <a href= "https://www.waves.com/plugins/mv2">https://www.waves.com/plugins/mv2</a></li> <li>Fabfilter Pro-MB — <a href= "https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in"> https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in</a></li> <li>Neutron 3 — <a href= "https://www.izotope.com/en/products/neutron.html">https://www.izotope.com/en/products/neutron.html</a></li> <li>Oxford Inflator — <a href= "https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v3">https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v3</a></li> </ul> Vocal Riders:  <ul> <li>Vocal Rider — <a href= "https://www.waves.com/plugins/vocal-rider">https://www.waves.com/plugins/vocal-rider</a></li> <li>MAutoVolume — <a href= "https://www.meldaproduction.com/MAutoVolume">https://www.meldaproduction.com/MAutoVolume</a></li> <li>HoRNet AutoGain Pro MK2 — <a href= "https://www.hornetplugins.com/plugins/hornet-autogain-pro-mk2/">https://www.hornetplugins.com/plugins/hornet-autogain-pro-mk2/</a></li> <li>DynaRide2 — <a href= "https://www.tbproaudio.de/products/dynaride">https://www.tbproaudio.de/products/dynaride</a></li> <li>GainRider3 — <a href= "https://www.tbproaudio.de/products/gainrider">https://www.tbproaudio.de/products/gainrider</a></li> <li>Outlaw — <a href= "https://www.waproduction.com/plugins/view/outlaw">https://www.waproduction.com/plugins/view/outlaw</a></li> <li>POWAIR — <a href= "https://www.soundradix.com/products/powair/">https://www.soundradix.com/products/powair/</a></li> </ul> Limiters:  <ul> <li>Pro-L 2 — <a href= "https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-in">https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-in</a></li> <li>Scheps Omni Channel — <a href= "https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channel">https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channel</a></li> <li>CLA-2A — <a href= "https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-2a-compressor-limiter">https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-2a-compressor-limiter</a></li> <li>Focusrite SC — <a href= "https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_focusrite_sc.html"> https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_focusrite_sc.html</a></li> <li>SSL E Channel — <a href= "https://www.waves.com/plugins/ssl-e-channel">https://www.waves.com/plugins/ssl-e-channel</a> —OR— <a href= "https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_ssl_4000_e.html"> https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_ssl_4000_e.html</a></li> <li>Pro-MB — <a href= "https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in"> https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in</a></li> </ul> Dual Stage Compressors:  <ul> <li>Aquamarine 4 — <a href= "https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/aquamarine">https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/aquamarine</a></li> <li>Shadow Hills Class A Mastering Compressor — <a href= "https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/shadow_hills_class_a_mastering_comp.html"> https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/shadow_hills_class_a_mastering_comp.html</a></li> </ul> Multiband Compression: (great for people who move on and off mic a lot) <ul> <li>Pro-MB — <a href= "https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in"> https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in</a></li> <li>C6 — <a href= "https://www.waves.com/plugins/c6-multiband-compressor">https://www.waves.com/plugins/c6-multiband-compressor</a></li> <li>Neutron 3 — <a href= "https://www.izotope.com/en/products/neutron.html">https://www.izotope.com/en/products/neutron.html</a></li> <li>Ozone 9 — <a href= "https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html">https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html</a></li> </ul> Other Notes: <ul> <li>If you ever have questions please <a href= "https://podcastengineeringschool.com/#contact" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reach out</a>!</li> <li>The start date for the next <a href= "https://podcastengineeringschool.com/product/pes-online-program/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PES</a> semester is April 4, 2023 and then June 27, 2023! 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