RODECaster Pro II Compressor Settings & Explanation

[@dBFRESH]

I watched this to the end. I want to thank you, I have took classes at community college and watched tons of videos about rappers using CL1B's and didn't fully understand the Tube-Tech device until seeing this entire video. Your explanation beyond the settings after the first 3 minutes just taught me more than a paid teacher at a school did. I cant say it enough, thank you.

[@curtisjudd]

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[@RohitJuneja]

Curtis I greatly value your instructions. I would be utterly clueless and completely messing up without them. Please also show us how to do all the remaining settings such as the de-esser, equalizer, exciter etc. Thank you once again. Waiting eagerly for your next videos on setting up the Rodecaster 2

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Rohit 🙏

[@azppmd]

Compressor is one of the most difficult concepts to grasp. You made it easy to understand and apply the principles relative to the settings on RCP2.

[@curtisjudd]

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[@ZachLawhead]

I came from using an SM7B with a cloudlifter, dbx286, and scarlett 2i2. I am now using the RODECaster Pro for an all-in-one solution, and it has been tough trying to dial in the settings. The way you carefully explained (and demonstrated) the purpose of each setting for the compressor was excellent. You made everything easy to understand without oversimplifying. This video REALLY helped me out! Thank you!

[@curtisjudd]

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[@sholtalddavid2751]

Ok. I get it. Just rename this device to the "Juddcaster Pro 2." What's left to say? Nothing! Curtis, you have never failed us. You always deliver. BIG thanks.

[@curtisjudd]

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[@keysncoffee7733]

Came for a quick preset of the RODECaster Pro II's compressor settings.
Stayed for the masterclass on dynamic processing. 😄

[@curtisjudd]

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[@Boofcan]

Curtis would love to see more of this for the other settings. I have the Rode Caster Duo and there are hardly any videos out there on how to set it up properly.

[@curtisjudd]

Noted!

[@thesevenpens]

Loved your practical explanation, Curtis. As always, I continue to learn so much from your videos.

[@curtisjudd]

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[@TALKCalgary]

Damn that was a good video probably one of the best explanations of compression I've seen. Regardless of platform!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks!

[@mr.waldodebaldo3208]

You give us the info we need in a consistent fluid manner

[@curtisjudd]

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[@mr.waldodebaldo3208]

@@curtisjudd you have saved me from a lot sound mistakes thank you please keep up the good work, will you be live streaming any time soon for some q and a

[@museum1401]

Nice to see a moderate approach being recommended here. The "slammed" sound of compressors can be cool in certain situations (eg. pop songs), but for general dialogue I find it gets tiring quite quickly.

[@curtisjudd]

YES! Especially with a fast release. Makes my brain hurt. 👍

[@Dracomies]

I'm digging the new music intro :D I like it!

[@curtisjudd]

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[@tomraftery2313]

Nice, thanks for the explanations of all the different settings. That helped my uneducated ears a lot!

[@curtisjudd]

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[@ChristianVedder]

Hey Curtis! Excellent, very helpful video! I want you to know you're the first person that comes to my mind, when it comes to anything and everything I need to know about pro audio. You're the best! From one of your first ever subs. -Christian

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks so much Christian!

[@DavidSmith-oi2us]

This was so helpful, I hope you will make videos on the other settings (De-Esser), maybe...lol

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks, Jason. More to come.

[@cyberdefenseddi]

Good stuff Curtis! For me, I’m more of the person that’s wants to know the how 😎 ,you learn more 😉

[@curtisjudd]

Me too! 👍

[@TheOShow35]

Thanks so much I've been looking for a video exactly like this. I knew you wouldn't let me down Cheers Curtis✌

[@curtisjudd]

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[@bensondgregory]

Excellent video! Solved my problem and taught me a lot. Thank you!

[@curtisjudd]

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[@keithbrueton5435]

As usual Curtis, you present a perfect tutorial video. I watched from start to finish and learned a good deal from you! I have the RCP 1 and I'm pondering whether it is necessary to buy RCP II, for my new digital radio station.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Keith! Probably not necessary unless there's a specific problem that the RCP1 doesn't do for you?

[@mattwruff]

" For those who don’t want to learn, but just want the settings, I give those" ... LOL it's kind of like only making size 9D shoes, for everyone!

[@curtisjudd]

That is precisely why I also added, "Good luck to you..." LOL

[@curtisjudd]

@@danielbleumink LOL

[@LaloRacer1]

Hey! Great stuff! This certainly helped get my compressor settings right, I was using a preset that was compressing me to -28 dB LOL!
Also, what would you recommend for the Master Compellor? Keep that turned off? Or dial with threshold close to 0 dB?
Thanks in advance!

[@curtisjudd]

If you're recording just one person, I'd generally use similar settings but set the threshold closer to 0 dB.

[@DJ-Stevepressman]

Thanks so much, it has helped me understand a set up my microphone so much better :) Can we please have an RCP2 Noisegate video, especially concerning noisy PC and Aircon fans in a room. Once again huge thanks, Curtis!! 😄

[@curtisjudd]

Yes. But do not expect miracles. Noise gates always sound pretty obvious when there’s a lot of noise in a room.

[@joerama]

Great demos! TY

[@curtisjudd]

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[@samfraulino]

THis video was awesome! Thank you!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Sam.

[@beardsandbanjos]

Great video. I’d love to see a similar video for the noise gate. I can’t seem to make it transparent enough for my liking.

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, noise gate tutorial coming. 👍

[@DJ-Stevepressman]

@@curtisjudd Yay

[@DJ-Stevepressman]

I am the same just can not get it to sound right on the RCP2, with the RCP1 we also had the visual Rodecaster Pro App to adjust the setting and I found that so much easier and quicker to revert to original settings, the RCP2 now that is a different beast altogether 😟 ALso the RCP2 App is in my opinion nowhere near as useful and helpful as the RCP1 App is/was, It would be great if Rode could emulate all the functions of the RCP1 App into the RCP2 App.

[@Macusercom]

For setting the gain/make-up gain I would suggest disabling the compressor and listen if the loudness has changed compared to it being enabled.
If so, adjust the compressor gain accordingly. It shouldn't be quieter than before and definitely not louder. You just want the loudness range to be reduced not the perceived loudness itself changed

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks for the tip. Sometimes you do need it a bit louder.

[@tobo26]

Thanks for the simple explanation, though I did not hear the differences too well in this video. I will have to play around with the settings on RCP2 to get it I guess. I did really notice the mic input really needed some de-essing. Do you you have a video on that topic?

[@vparmato]

Curtis, this is an excellent video on the Compressor settings for the RCP II. I just purchased one and did not own the prior version. I appreciate how you explained the settings and showed the result including the console view. Subscribed! Please do so for the other sound processing. Yes, the Noise Gate would be a good next choice.
Also, given that some processing settings could affect others, do you have recommendations for what order to set the processing option? Ex: Should I set the noise gate before I set the compressor before I set the equalizer?
Please keep making these excellent videos!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks, will do. I’d recommend setting them in the order they are arranged. Top row left to right, then bottom row left to right.

[@syafiqzailan]

thank you.

[@curtisjudd]

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[@sugarbait]

If you haven't already can you please do a video like this one for the noise gate? Thanks!

[@curtisjudd]

Ok. It'll be an update of this one for the original RODECaster Pro: th-cam.com/video/yiKy6efd5cM/w-d-xo.html

[@sugarbait]

@@curtisjudd Wow thanks for the reply. I look forward to it!

[@thefullsetup]

Great video as always really helped me dial in my settings on rcp2. I haven’t seen many videos on the master compellor I know it’s mostly the same principles but do you take a different approach with the compellor?

[@curtisjudd]

Similar but the main purpose of the Compellor is to "glue" the mix and keep things from clipping when multiple people talk at the same time or laugh. But the settings all work the same as a compressor. Main approach I typically take it so use it a bit more like a limiter just to catch the infectious laughing bouts or vey animated bits where people start talking over each other.

[@rendend]

Great!

[@curtisjudd]

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[@MartinRoedl]

Could you please make a video about MOTU M6?

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks for the request. I'll see if I can get my hands on one. No promises, but will keep an eye out for it.

[@steven_charles]

Curtis, is it possible to bypass the preamps on the Rodecaster when using outboard gear?

[@curtisjudd]

You can set the XLR/combo inputs to line level and feed audio from outboard gear, yes.

[@crossoverradio1]

Hello sir .. can you tell me how or what settings to get my output higher . I’m playing music and when I go back and listen it’s low

[@curtisjudd]

Use the compressor with makeup gain: th-cam.com/video/NsxmXeEZCbM/w-d-xo.html

[@dougwylde]

Having issues with monitor out ground hiss?

[@curtisjudd]

Not that I've noticed.

[@samfraulino]

With the Master Compellor, do you recommend turning it off if it's just me and my wife and a simple podcast? Or do I just a conservative threshold to like -19db and a gain of like 4db? Having trouble understanding this setting. Thanks so much as any help is appreciated.

[@curtisjudd]

No, I'd recommend turning it on. I'd move the threshold up quite a bit closer to 0dB, perhaps -6 dB. This is basically just another compressor and will help when you happen to laugh or talk over each other just a bit so keep it up closer to 9 where it won't do much unless you both get especially loud.

[@samfraulino]

@@curtisjudd Thank you so much, your explanation really helped me out. I appreciate you taking the time to respond.

[@BrazenNL]

I wish this had a pre-gain so it's easier to get those low passages within the bandwidth without having to lower the threshold too much.

[@curtisjudd]

It has plenty of gain on each channel.

[@BrazenNL]

@@curtisjudd Well, yes, but I'm talking about pre-gain, before the compressor, like a normal (physical?) compressor for the reason I state.

[@curtisjudd]

@@BrazenNL I hear you, just saying that there are a variety of ways to achieve the same thing.

[@FFHavoK]

There appeared to be a bit of noise in the demo audio. Was that raised in post or was that from the Rodecaster?

[@curtisjudd]

There was a bit of noise. I believe that was mostly ambient noise.

[@FFHavoK]

@@curtisjudd ahh ok. Thanks!

[@Jihem73]

Your "how not set a compressor" is near to be a "how to" for a lot of broadcast applications. For many radio stations a slam sound is wanted, and for this it's impossible to achieve a gool slam sound with this unit (what is simple to do with a Symetrix 528e or a dbd 286...).
For my part I would like to see a real limiter in mic chain or at the place of compellor, to be cool on compressor and to keep a control for extreme peaks.

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, this is far milder than the slam compress approach. I’m not objective. 🙃