You are tripping lol there’s plenty of big names that use high ratios. I personally use 20:1 ALOT. The problem is you’re attack time is WAY to fast, that’s what’s giving you that squashed feeling. Try upping the attack time and use a higher ratio and I can almost guarantee you’ll hear some magic happen
I got the kt2a,76kt,eqpkt paired with an Avalon V5. I will never go back to in the box plugins. The color and texture my vocal chain gets with the KT products have made my production 10x better. And the Avalon V5 has no challangers at its price point. Its a beautiful masterpiece of hardware. And the Eqpkt makes everything sit perfectly in the mix.
Look into the alctron mp73eq V2 EMPHASIS ON THE V2 it’s a sleeper neve 1073 clone. Those that know will tell you to get a modification from revive or somewhere but the truth is it sounds like the original for around $400 I often record thru an Avalon 737 but I don’t own one personally. I own a SSL Alpha channel strip but 9/10 I’m using the alctron unit. The EQ on there is amazing. To top it off it has a line input and an xlr input so switching it from my vocal chain over to my master bus is simple. The eq is very gentle bus also offers the ability to make surgical cuts/boosts to the common frequencies that are EQ’d. I have mine running into > KT 76> Pultec EQP 1A3>
@@mixedbyv I dont know anything about the twinfinity. But I have plenty time on the v5. It adds presence to the vocals that makes it sound more full and thick without adding color. Some settings do add color as well. It helps my vocal sit in the pocket a lot better. Guitars sound amazing thru it.
@@alexrod714 awesome man! Thanks for the reply! If you don’t mind me asking what kind of music you do and what are your settings on on the kt76 and Kt2a. I have had both for about a week. I need to get a new preamp. But I’m trying to decide what one what want.
@@mixedbyv I do rap and r&b. I think the most important thing to know is this. The 1176 should be used to catch the majority of your peeks and compression. It's the faster compressor of the 2 so it should be the main compressor. The la2a should be used to catch anything that gets thru the kt2a. So it should be working less. The la2a will add the warmth around the vocals. I have the eqpkt coming in last that shapes the overall vocal. I can bring the vocal more forward, I can bring it more back, I can add presents and warmth. I can make the vocal as crispy as I want. So in general I use the compressors to add body to the vocals. Like what happens when you double a vocal. It adds body. I use the epqkt for making the vocal pop. I would say the epqkt is the most slept on EQ today. But those that have them are keeping them and the secrets they hold very close. I bought 4. 3 in box still and 1 being used. I hope I helped. My settings arent what you need bro. I run the pre amp to the compressors and then to the eqpkt. I find a good level on the mic pre that I'm happy with. The hotter you can get the preamp the better. Then the 1176 to compress all the vocals that reach a certain peek. The la2a to catch whatever gets thru the first compressor. The epqkt to add the magic. If you dont have the eqpkt get it. The powe that it gives you to shape a sound is second to none. You can correct errors in sound or add what you like to the sound. You'll never go back. If you wanna hear how things sound thru my vocal chain send whatever you like to alexrod714@yahoo.com and I'll send it back to you same day with changes. I do this for people just like you who wanna feel for equipment before they buy.
recording vocals being able to shout in your mic at the limit of it's sound pressure level and still sounding clean? Always been 1176, and this one does the job nicely ! Just like the classic this one can also turn your snare into a bomb.
i think you mean parallel compression = new york compression not side chain compression. i’d also say you should get more into your rap performance cause right now it sounds like you’re just rapping while reading off your phone. overall though thanks for the video bruv keep it up
Watch my untitled.mp4 video I dropped. The style of the beat and song would make no sense in my opinion to had go in and rap with crazy passion so I went for a more laid back vocal. And my new track is more aggressive sounding
Hey, I have 2, each one running into a channel of my 2 channel Aphex Exciter with Big Bottom which adds some nice clarity with some harmonics and the big bottom is amazing on toms and bass guitar.. Worth picking one up if you find a cheap one.. Mine is type C2 that I got for a little 100e.. :) keep up the good work!
The channels that shit on klark teknik gotta chill. Dudes who have access to $12k original Urei equipment daily shit on KT because it’s a cheap copy of an 1176. Some of us don’t have beaucoup bucks to spend🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
@Tytheprodigy let me ask you this. I record rap mainly. I’m thinking about running all three Klark outboard gear because it’s a decent price and an easy way to introduce me to outboard gear. What would you go with first. KT2A or the 76! Great video !
Honestly man, I think the kt2a would be more beneficial. I think I’m starting to prefer the compression of the 2A a bit more. Just sounds more smooth to me
TyTheProdigy thats what looking around first. Then I come across your video. I mean a lot of places are sold out. So either there will be a lot of returns or people will know how to use them. Thanks again. They need a kt73!!!
The big difference between the two is that the 76 allows you to do more aggressive compression as well and does better at taming wild transients where as the 2A is not as extreme of compression I would say. What’s the application for you? Just vocals, tracking instruments or both? I’d watch a video on the difference between a fet and optical compressor for more in depth info on what makes these so different. I’m gonna have to get the 2A as well because I could just get one it’d be too tough of a choice
@@STMENTNETWORK I would say get the 1176 first then the kt2a later down the road. I plan on getting my kt2a sometime next month. Im gonna make more videos using this 1176 so you could follow along when I do although it's very straightforward and simple to use. Overall I love mine and the results I've been getting sounds very professional
I’ve pushed this thing pretty aggressively and haven’t heard any audible noise. Although I’d never push it any harder than 2-3db gain reduction. You’d really need to be driving this thing to introduce any kind of noise. If you’re worried about any kind of noise or distortion issues with this unit, don’t worry it’s absolutely amazing no worries with degrading your quality whatsoever. I have plenty of videos coming soon putting this thing to the test and also when I get the kt2a
@@UndergroundSoundProductions cool, I would not pull more than 3-4 dB of gain so that sounds promising. It would be the makeup gain competition that I would be curious about.
@@AnthonyMartinsRock Yea you'd be totally fine in that case. I plan on making more videos using it and showing how to properly use it so if you get yourself one you could follow along. I've been getting some really good results with it and not to mention saving on cpu and dsp because i don't have to use an 1176 plugin anymore
@@UndergroundSoundProductions I've been quite lucky to use an original (hardware)UA1176 for a while plus I also had an Apollo for quite some time with their emulations. Along with my stock Protools 76 so I'm quite comfortable using them getting very good consistent results. I am still very curious as a lot of the hardware 1176 (and la2a)clones are either very noisy (fine for certain genre of music if it can be masked on a mix), or they tend to be quite shrill and brittle sounding. I had stopped using plugins quite some time ago for these reasons. I really like the smooth effect of my LA610 but had sold it to eventually replace it with a hardware 1176 (I really like to go from Pre{0}>1176{-3}>very light EQ>Protools)and now there is room for this 1176. As I use my hardware for voice over, I can't have noisy gear so as this unit has had some really extremely different reviews so I have not considered it. What makes this appealing is the fact that it (kt76)is cheaper than some of my old Apollo plugins! Which is why I sold my Apollo, picked up an SSLsix for its PreAmps eq and compressor and a prism interface to go into Protools or whatever i have open. No more 10 plugins when I can get 94% of the way that I need to deliver before I even hit my DAW! it's nice to not need to push plugins to further signal degradation! Plus hardware different need a dongle or any specific software or ram to run! Fun times. I look forward to hearing your further exploration with your unit!
lol the warmth of an 76 is what you want actually. And it doesn't get harsh because it kinda de-esses also if you drive it. This thing doesn't even drive though. So that's 300 for a transparent compressor which you probably have like 20 in the box already :o lol but have fun with it though still cool to get your hands on right?
some of us don't like mud lmaof XD you think people all want warm, grungy, saturated, colored sounds some people like me like clear, clean, transparent, uncolored, un saturated, sound this is popular with pop, rap, latin, trap, hip-hop the stuff you like is for rock, metal, jazz, folk, hippy music
I have an RNC compressor that's extremely neutral amd extremely fast... I wonder how it would sound to use the RNC to round out the peaks, then into the Klark for the color / fatness...
been thinking about the RNC and RNLA vs the KT76 and KT2A. also that Art opto leveling tube compressor. i got maybe a grand to spend, maybe a little more for a preamp. getting the big six just like everyone else lol.
Theres to much sauce between it b4 Daw. Can we get a raw vocal just mic and 76 in a mix. Very meshed sound on soundcloud. Just wanna sound that's more attainable for the low budget creatives
Because some other things I want to bypass my mixing console preamp because of the quality which aren't that good compared to my audient ID22, I'm looking to keep the features I have with my parallel FX loop that I've assigned on one track of my mixing table...The thing is I want to get like a patchbay featured with inserts...
Hey man. Love you’re videos they are extremely helpful. I just purchased this and run the output of my art pro mpa ii to it for tracking hip hop vocals. Could you give me a idea on some starting levels for just catching the peaks and keeping vocals level.
just one tip: place you're mic out of the shot because it very distracting to see only half of someones face because the mic is in front of him. Lav mics are also a option. Otherwise, great video!
Yo, this compressor adds zero harmonic sound or character (AKA SAUCE). Its super transparent... Might as well get the waves 1176 Compressor for 29.99... There is 0 difference... just cause it looks like it doesn't mean it sounds like it people.
Tell me it. He's the EPIDOME of people who really want to be a rapper, but don't realize that all rappers don't rap about guns and drugs. Real rap artist rap about positive shit, and make it sound DOPE!!!! Rapping about guns and drugs is SOOOOOO dated.
Do positive rap dude, every rapper doesn't have to talk about killing and shooting do they? You've never thrown anybody in a lake. Lol. Be you man, talk about things that you've really gone through. Rappers are a joke nowadays. Cartoon-ish
Not trying to be a jerk but I believe its parallel compression that is known as "new york compression", not side chain compression.
You are tripping lol there’s plenty of big names that use high ratios. I personally use 20:1 ALOT. The problem is you’re attack time is WAY to fast, that’s what’s giving you that squashed feeling. Try upping the attack time and use a higher ratio and I can almost guarantee you’ll hear some magic happen
I was just thinking this, like of anything that I would set a high ratio on, lead vocals would be THE THING
I got the kt2a,76kt,eqpkt paired with an Avalon V5. I will never go back to in the box plugins. The color and texture my vocal chain gets with the KT products have made my production 10x better. And the Avalon V5 has no challangers at its price point. Its a beautiful masterpiece of hardware. And the Eqpkt makes everything sit perfectly in the mix.
Look into the alctron mp73eq V2 EMPHASIS ON THE V2 it’s a sleeper neve 1073 clone. Those that know will tell you to get a modification from revive or somewhere but the truth is it sounds like the original for around $400 I often record thru an Avalon 737 but I don’t own one personally. I own a SSL Alpha channel strip but 9/10 I’m using the alctron unit. The EQ on there is amazing. To top it off it has a line input and an xlr input so switching it from my vocal chain over to my master bus is simple. The eq is very gentle bus also offers the ability to make surgical cuts/boosts to the common frequencies that are EQ’d. I have mine running into > KT 76> Pultec EQP 1A3>
How is that Avalon v5? There’s not a lot of reviews or anything on the V5? What you think of the twinfinity?
@@mixedbyv I dont know anything about the twinfinity. But I have plenty time on the v5. It adds presence to the vocals that makes it sound more full and thick without adding color. Some settings do add color as well. It helps my vocal sit in the pocket a lot better. Guitars sound amazing thru it.
@@alexrod714 awesome man! Thanks for the reply! If you don’t mind me asking what kind of music you do and what are your settings on on the kt76 and Kt2a. I have had both for about a week. I need to get a new preamp. But I’m trying to decide what one what want.
@@mixedbyv I do rap and r&b. I think the most important thing to know is this. The 1176 should be used to catch the majority of your peeks and compression. It's the faster compressor of the 2 so it should be the main compressor. The la2a should be used to catch anything that gets thru the kt2a. So it should be working less. The la2a will add the warmth around the vocals. I have the eqpkt coming in last that shapes the overall vocal. I can bring the vocal more forward, I can bring it more back, I can add presents and warmth. I can make the vocal as crispy as I want. So in general I use the compressors to add body to the vocals. Like what happens when you double a vocal. It adds body. I use the epqkt for making the vocal pop. I would say the epqkt is the most slept on EQ today. But those that have them are keeping them and the secrets they hold very close. I bought 4. 3 in box still and 1 being used. I hope I helped. My settings arent what you need bro. I run the pre amp to the compressors and then to the eqpkt. I find a good level on the mic pre that I'm happy with. The hotter you can get the preamp the better. Then the 1176 to compress all the vocals that reach a certain peek. The la2a to catch whatever gets thru the first compressor. The epqkt to add the magic. If you dont have the eqpkt get it. The powe that it gives you to shape a sound is second to none. You can correct errors in sound or add what you like to the sound. You'll never go back. If you wanna hear how things sound thru my vocal chain send whatever you like to alexrod714@yahoo.com and I'll send it back to you same day with changes. I do this for people just like you who wanna feel for equipment before they buy.
recording vocals being able to shout in your mic at the limit of it's sound pressure level and still sounding clean? Always been 1176, and this one does the job nicely ! Just like the classic this one can also turn your snare into a bomb.
once the ouput is passed 18 it gets hissy on it . i just bought one
Long live “Carhartt” with their magnificent logo on a gray square and beautiful, clearly visible stitching! Magnificently beautiful 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I think these are a great deal and sound like the expensive ones, especially if you don't hit the inputs too hard. Thanks for the demo.
Man the rap bars are next level
the vocal sounds good, like its sitting in a nice tight but stretchable velvet sack
KlarkTeknik 76-KT is excellent!!!
It really is
I hope so. I pressed “purchase” 5 minutes ago 😬 excited to use it.
@@nicktestajr HOW U FEEL BOUT THAT BRO?? Sound good?🙏🏾
@@reggiedillard7731 OMG I love it. Took me a minute to get used to it but I use it on vocals and acoustic. It's killer.
@@nicktestajr NICE BRO! Thanks for the info I’ll be ordering minds today. Have a blessed one🍻 🤙🏾
Great review! Very informative. Thanks!
You’re welcome
i think you mean parallel compression = new york compression not side chain compression. i’d also say you should get more into your rap performance cause right now it sounds like you’re just rapping while reading off your phone. overall though thanks for the video bruv keep it up
Watch my untitled.mp4 video I dropped. The style of the beat and song would make no sense in my opinion to had go in and rap with crazy passion so I went for a more laid back vocal. And my new track is more aggressive sounding
And actually for rap vocals Ive always had like 8 to 10 db of GR in the urei, (even higher for the peaks) but you kinda don't hear it, you know?
That Avalon 🔥
Hey, I have 2, each one running into a channel of my 2 channel Aphex Exciter with Big Bottom which adds some nice clarity with some harmonics and the big bottom is amazing on toms and bass guitar.. Worth picking one up if you find a cheap one.. Mine is type C2 that I got for a little 100e.. :) keep up the good work!
The channels that shit on klark teknik gotta chill. Dudes who have access to $12k original Urei equipment daily shit on KT because it’s a cheap copy of an 1176. Some of us don’t have beaucoup bucks to spend🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
@Tytheprodigy let me ask you this. I record rap mainly. I’m thinking about running all three Klark outboard gear because it’s a decent price and an easy way to introduce me to outboard gear. What would you go with first. KT2A or the 76! Great video !
Honestly man, I think the kt2a would be more beneficial. I think I’m starting to prefer the compression of the 2A a bit more. Just sounds more smooth to me
TyTheProdigy thats what looking around first. Then I come across your video. I mean a lot of places are sold out. So either there will be a lot of returns or people will know how to use them. Thanks again. They need a kt73!!!
i second the 2A, I've only used plugins but it sounds sooooo good on vocals
Great video bro question would you get this over the Klark 2a I’m torn between the 2
The big difference between the two is that the 76 allows you to do more aggressive compression as well and does better at taming wild transients where as the 2A is not as extreme of compression I would say. What’s the application for you? Just vocals, tracking instruments or both? I’d watch a video on the difference between a fet and optical compressor for more in depth info on what makes these so different. I’m gonna have to get the 2A as well because I could just get one it’d be too tough of a choice
TyTheProdigy mainly hip hop and r&b vocals. I’m a get another outboard compressor for my mix buss
@@STMENTNETWORK I would say get the 1176 first then the kt2a later down the road. I plan on getting my kt2a sometime next month. Im gonna make more videos using this 1176 so you could follow along when I do although it's very straightforward and simple to use. Overall I love mine and the results I've been getting sounds very professional
TyTheProdigy I’m a definitely subscribe right now
TyTheProdigy I just saw this. I think getting the kt2A.76 and the eq1 for less than 1200 bucks. Is a great way to get into some analog gear
Dope vid subbed
What does the self noise sound like on this unit and what point in the first gain stage does it present itself?
I’ve pushed this thing pretty aggressively and haven’t heard any audible noise. Although I’d never push it any harder than 2-3db gain reduction. You’d really need to be driving this thing to introduce any kind of noise. If you’re worried about any kind of noise or distortion issues with this unit, don’t worry it’s absolutely amazing no worries with degrading your quality whatsoever. I have plenty of videos coming soon putting this thing to the test and also when I get the kt2a
@@UndergroundSoundProductions cool, I would not pull more than 3-4 dB of gain so that sounds promising. It would be the makeup gain competition that I would be curious about.
@@AnthonyMartinsRock Yea you'd be totally fine in that case. I plan on making more videos using it and showing how to properly use it so if you get yourself one you could follow along. I've been getting some really good results with it and not to mention saving on cpu and dsp because i don't have to use an 1176 plugin anymore
@@UndergroundSoundProductions I've been quite lucky to use an original (hardware)UA1176 for a while plus I also had an Apollo for quite some time with their emulations. Along with my stock Protools 76 so I'm quite comfortable using them getting very good consistent results. I am still very curious as a lot of the hardware 1176 (and la2a)clones are either very noisy (fine for certain genre of music if it can be masked on a mix), or they tend to be quite shrill and brittle sounding. I had stopped using plugins quite some time ago for these reasons. I really like the smooth effect of my LA610 but had sold it to eventually replace it with a hardware 1176 (I really like to go from Pre{0}>1176{-3}>very light EQ>Protools)and now there is room for this 1176. As I use my hardware for voice over, I can't have noisy gear so as this unit has had some really extremely different reviews so I have not considered it. What makes this appealing is the fact that it (kt76)is cheaper than some of my old Apollo plugins! Which is why I sold my Apollo, picked up an SSLsix for its PreAmps eq and compressor and a prism interface to go into Protools or whatever i have open. No more 10 plugins when I can get 94% of the way that I need to deliver before I even hit my DAW! it's nice to not need to push plugins to further signal degradation! Plus hardware different need a dongle or any specific software or ram to run! Fun times. I look forward to hearing your further exploration with your unit!
lol the warmth of an 76 is what you want actually. And it doesn't get harsh because it kinda de-esses also if you drive it. This thing doesn't even drive though. So that's 300 for a transparent compressor which you probably have like 20 in the box already :o lol but have fun with it though still cool to get your hands on right?
some of us don't like mud lmaof XD you think people all want warm, grungy, saturated, colored sounds some people like me like clear, clean, transparent, uncolored, un saturated, sound this is popular with pop, rap, latin, trap, hip-hop the stuff you like is for rock, metal, jazz, folk, hippy music
Have you try using it with the SM7B?
You look like an astronaut filming behind the pop filter. Terrible. Besides, good stuff.
Lol that’s a new one
@@UndergroundSoundProductions I think you look like a badass astronaut god bro
How is the compressor able to tune pre recorded vocals?
I have an RNC compressor that's extremely neutral amd extremely fast...
I wonder how it would sound to use the RNC to round out the peaks, then into the Klark for the color / fatness...
RNC along with EQP-KT is rad !
been thinking about the RNC and RNLA vs the KT76 and KT2A. also that Art opto leveling tube compressor.
i got maybe a grand to spend, maybe a little more for a preamp. getting the big six just like everyone else lol.
Theres to much sauce between it b4 Daw. Can we get a raw vocal just mic and 76 in a mix. Very meshed sound on soundcloud. Just wanna sound that's more attainable for the low budget creatives
How do you own an Avalon, and then go with a Behringer/KT compressor?
They say the Avalon compressor is dog shit 😂
@@hennyhunnet6008 that's true. It's very transparent. Even when you drive it, it's still barely there.
Those dont got the sort of distorition right that you get from an expensiver one like de WA2A
How Do you make your vocals playing back through your compressor ? Thank :)
1) Send from an output of interface into input of compressor. 2) send out of compressor into input of interface!
@@ryanjarvis1061 Okay Thank you! Basically you just make a loop like parallel Fx on a Mixing table. Thank you
Because some other things I want to bypass my mixing console preamp because of the quality which aren't that good compared to my audient ID22, I'm looking to keep the features I have with my parallel FX loop that I've assigned on one track of my mixing table...The thing is I want to get like a patchbay featured with inserts...
Do i need get premp for power mic???
Same exact set up as me
Nice man!
Hey man. Love you’re videos they are extremely helpful. I just purchased this and run the output of my art pro mpa ii to it for tracking hip hop vocals. Could you give me a idea on some starting levels for just catching the peaks and keeping vocals level.
Nobody can tell you that. If you are recording your vocals at -20 setting the threshold at -5 isn't going to do anything. It all depends
This thing sells for 299 new not 299 used.
these are $149 brand new
just one tip: place you're mic out of the shot because it very distracting to see only half of someones face because the mic is in front of him. Lav mics are also a option. Otherwise, great video!
Yo, this compressor adds zero harmonic sound or character (AKA SAUCE). Its super transparent... Might as well get the waves 1176 Compressor for 29.99... There is 0 difference... just cause it looks like it doesn't mean it sounds like it people.
It's for tracking not mixing
Its funny how you cant see his face
This guys rhymes are so cheesy! 🤣
Tell me it. He's the EPIDOME of people who really want to be a rapper, but don't realize that all rappers don't rap about guns and drugs. Real rap artist rap about positive shit, and make it sound DOPE!!!! Rapping about guns and drugs is SOOOOOO dated.
Do positive rap dude, every rapper doesn't have to talk about killing and shooting do they? You've never thrown anybody in a lake. Lol. Be you man, talk about things that you've really gone through. Rappers are a joke nowadays. Cartoon-ish
This guy has no credibility. He keeps calling it limiting
you think thats good get a stam sa76, and be blown away proper, this is like a lindell comp
What's the point of comparing a 300$ comp to a 1300$ comp ?
That song 🤢
What levels was your input and output at when gain stageing