Limiting a Bit Before Compressing

Sometimes when a podcast participant is extremely dynamic (alternating between very loud and very soft) it can help a lot to use a limiter BEFORE using a compressor, in terms of the order of plugins in your plugin chain. The limiter can tame the extreme peaks so that the compressor can process the sound without being potentially overwhelmed or distorted, etc.

Of course, use your ears to decide what sounds best 😉

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