MOTM

I'm wondering if a compressor/limiter/gate would improve the 
straight-to-MP3 recordings I make with the Tascam SS-R1.  Or to improve 
the live sound.  I'm looking at the following units.

http://www.bbesound.com/products/maxcom/index.asp

http://www.dbxpro.com/166XL/166XL.php

I wish I could get hold of these units to play with to get a better idea 
of what they would do, before having to buy them.  But in lieu of that, 
I'd appreciate any advice.

TIA,

Richard Brewster
http://www.pugix.com <http://pugix.com>