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DO I really need A compressor for my DJ set?
I just recently bought a Behringer MDX 2100 Compressor, Limiter, Gate, Expander But was told that I really didn't need it. So could I do without it or would it be something I would need? And if so what difference would it make? I mainly play Country, Oldies, 80's Rock and onoccasionn play Hip Hop and lots of Techno.
I used to bother with a compressor, but I found it to be little more than extra wires and power consumption.
If you run a complicated system with many amps and speakers, ok you might want to tame some parts of your signal path. Most club systems run compressors for a few reasons, but a basic DJ system doesn't need one. (If a microphone is going to be used a lot, especially by screamers, the limiter might be handy, but you can cut it down on your mixer.)
These days, I just use a nice little powered sub and one pair of 15" 2 way mains with a good power amp. It sounds great, and I have plenty control right off my mixer. A compressor could allow me to push my volumes higher without harsh peaks, but I like my system just the way it is. I take my time to level out the sub in relation to the mains, then I eq each track using the 3-bands on my mixer. It sounds fantastic all the way across the frequency spectrum in bars, clubs, and even mid-sized halls.
Pro audio engineers may see this differently, but I see no need for a compressor on a basic DJ rig.
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