MOTM

A compressor is just a different sound, not better or worse. It would  
prevent clipping if that's a problem. The BBE distorts and phases high  
frequencies to add them to a dull signal, I don't think you need it. I  
mistrust a box that claims to make anything better just by running  
through it. Does the sound from the SS-R1 sound different than the  
straight modular? I would think they are pretty close.

Maybe you should add a mixer in front of the recorder. Then you would  
be able to control panning better, EQ and effect different parts better.

On Dec 1, 2008, at 7:16 PM, Richard Brewster wrote:

> 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>
>
>