This tutorial demonstrates the use of Serial Compression to level out wide dynamic vocals. Why use serial compression? By not overloading one compressor, you can share the work load between two compressors. The end result is a very level vocal that will sit perfectly in the mix.
0:00 - Intro to Session
0:12 - When To Use Serial Compression
0:58 - LA2A Overload
1:47 - Adding 1176
2:25 - Adjusting Threshold on 1176
2:57 - Adjusting Threshold on LA2A & Final Result
3:34 - Outro
Plugins:
CLA-76 -
https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-76-compressor-limiter
UAD LA2A -
https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/compressors-limiters/teletronix-la-2a-collection.html
McAllister Studios:
http://www.mcallisterstudios.com/
Session Music:
Artist - Ed Brantley
Song - "Three Chains"
Ending Music:
Greg Tribulato - "Heaven Falls"
Chris McAllister - Mixing and Mastering Engineer