Tom Elmhirst demonstrates using two compressors in series on rock vocals, employing a UREI 1176LN for fast, aggressive compression and a Tube-Tech CL 1B for slower, more controlled dynamics. This combination allows for maximum flexibility and control over the vocal's presence in the mix.
The signal path includes a Neve 1081, which provides subtractive EQ and occasional high-end boosts, with low-end filtering at 47 Hz. The UREI 1176LN compresses quickly, achieving about 3 dB of gain reduction, while the Tube-Tech CL 1B offers a slower release, akin to a Fairchild 670 on a slower 3 release setting.