Re: AGC and limiter for audio

The limiter will limit the amount of audio, keeping some of the peaking levels to a set level. Compressor's can also squeeze the audio.

For receptions, I use the automatic gain, since the audio is all over the place and I don't have any silent spaces where my gain will boost. It's worked very well for me and I don't have to worry about distortion. I use a wireless either plugged into the board or a handheld mic on a stand in front of the speaker, as well as an on camera mic for the 2nd track of audio. For better audio, you may want to invest in a Zoom H4N recorder.

Brent Dunn
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DunnRight Films
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