Limiter Vs Compressor

Limiter Vs Compressor FAQ

Is a limiter the same thing as a compressor?

A Limiter IS a Compressor…. Part of the confusion concerning limiters is that many try to distinguish between a limiter and a compressor, when in fact they are technically the same thing, it’s just that they are used differently. It could be said that a limiter is an extreme version of a compressor.

What does a compressor and limiter really do?

While compressors are typically used for increasing quieter parts of the recording, limiters act as a "ceiling" on the audio frequency. The limiter is reducing those intrusive peaks in volume at the end of our mix.

How does a compressor and limiter work?

Although limiters and compressors both work by applying gain reduction to attenuate (reduce) transients and dynamics, they do it in slightly different ways and it's this difference that makes them suited to different situations.

Whats the difference between a noise gate and a compressor?

The threshold of a noise gate is a lot like the threshold of a compressor. It decides how loud the track needs to be for the gate to turn on. But unlike a compressor, which turns loud sounds down, a gate lets loud sounds through. Once a track reaches the same volume as the threshold, you'll be able to hear it.