Can I connect a Compressor to a soundcard?

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Member Since: Sep 21, 2009

I've just purchased an outboard compressor and am trying to work out if i can connect it to my soundcard (an Edirol UA 25) before I start the search for a mixer? Any help is greatly appreciated.

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MASSIVE Mastering, LLC
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Since: Aug 05, 2008


Sep 21, 2009 11:35 am

Outputs go to inputs. Nothing extraordinary.

That said - That particular interface doesn't seem to have enough I/O to really make things happen...

Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002


Sep 21, 2009 07:19 pm

But ya, you can as MM stated simply hook line out of the compressor to the line in on the UA and you'll be good to go.

Typo Szar
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Since: Jul 04, 2002


Sep 22, 2009 12:16 am

Having it aux fed on a mixer might allow for more tweakability though

Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002


Sep 22, 2009 05:41 pm

Problem being with many of the small mixer's today. They will add more bad sound then good to the signal chain.

I go straight in whenever possible avoiding the desk if I can.

Many don't have an old SSL or Neve that they are using for the sweet sounding pre or whatever analog warmth the said desk might add.

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