{"id":43421,"date":"2026-10-30T01:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T16:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicvideo.jp\/?p=43421"},"modified":"2026-10-30T03:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T18:57:49","slug":"what-compression-sounds-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicvideo.jp\/?p=43421","title":{"rendered":"What Compression Sounds Like"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QIkW6_2PlrQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen title=\"What Compression Sounds Like\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Compression is all over your favorite drum recordings and it\u2019s shaping your perception of drum sounds whether you know it or not. A basic understanding how processing affects drum sounds and being able to hear the sonic impact can improve your understanding of what went into that sound you like (or hate). In this episode, you\u2019ll get an overview of how compression can be used to alter drum sounds and what it sounds like. <\/p>\n<p>*100% Human Made: No AI was used in the creation of this video*<\/p>\n<p>0:00 Intro<br \/>\n1:42 Categories of Compression<br \/>\n2:12 General Demonstrations<br \/>\n5:55 Snare Close Mic Compression<br \/>\n8:59 The Cymbals<br \/>\n9:50 Overhead Mic Compression<br \/>\n12:30 Room Mic Compression<br \/>\n14:28 Summary<\/p>\n<p>DISCLOSURE: This is not a mixing tutorial and I am not a mixing engineer. Audio engineers, please consider that you aren\u2019t the intended audience for this episode. <\/p>\n<p>PATREON:<br \/>\nThis video is made possible by our Patreon supporters. Join us on Patreon for access to exclusive content such as Cymbal Sounds, our long awaited cymbal series, and MUCH more:  http:\/\/sladl.ink\/Patreon<\/p>\n<p>PRODUCTION PARTNERS:<br \/>\nGIK Acoustics (sonic treatment): https:\/\/sladl.ink\/GIK<br \/>\nAKG Audio (microphones): https:\/\/sladl.ink\/AKG<br \/>\nEvans Drumheads: https:\/\/sladl.ink\/EvansDrumheads<br \/>\nProMark Drumsticks: https:\/\/sladl.ink\/ProMarkDrumsticks<\/p>\n<p>Signal chain:<br \/>\nMics &#8211; Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB- Mac Studio w\/Pro Tools 2025.12<br \/>\nRecorded at 48kHz \/ 24bit<br \/>\nMicrophones:<br \/>\nOverheads: Pair of AKG C314 in Recorderman Configuration<br \/>\nToms: N\/A<br \/>\nKick Drum: AKG D12vr<br \/>\nSnare: Lauten Snare Mic<br \/>\nRoom: AKG C414 XLS<\/p>\n<p>Acoustic Treatment:<br \/>\nGIK 242 Acoustic Panels<br \/>\nGIK 4A Alpha Pro Series Diffusor\/Absorber<br \/>\nGIK Evolution PolyFusor Combination Sound Diffuser\/Absorber<br \/>\nGIK Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap<\/p>\n<p>Drums:<br \/>\nPearl Maple Masters Custom Extra<br \/>\nCymbals:<br \/>\n22\u201d Sabian Stratus Dry Ride, 15\u201d Sabian Stratus Dry Hats<\/p>\n<p>Drumheads:<br \/>\nSnare: Evans G12 Coated \/ Snare Side 300<br \/>\nToms:  N\/A<br \/>\nKick Drum: Evans UV EMAD \/ EQ3 Coated White Reso<\/p>\n<p>Drumsticks: ProMark Carter McLean Signature Model<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by: Ben O\u2019Brien Smith<br \/>\nProduction: Ben O&#8217;Brien Smith @ Cadence Independent Media<\/p>\n<p>Merch! 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