Of course, everyone assumes its a music format? (it probably is, but I
feel the need to mention this point).

I'm definitely one for brickwall AND dynamics, and have found a great
setting for just the thing you're after. The key is with AGC and
multiband. If you can separately ride your primary attacks in
multiband at about 10 or so db, this will give you your brickwall, and
create nice dynamics in silent spots with a fairly slow release on the
AGC. This is great for voice too. Again, use a gate to keep everything
clean. Keep the limiter light too.
EQ and all other settings to your taste.

Let us know how it goes.

Richard
Auckland, NZ.


What I can say is this....don't go adding a lot of high-end, in the hopes of
brightening-up the sound. It'll turn to mush. Use a lot of gating. And the center
for the midrange boost should be fairly high, as what you're looking for is the
highest degree of amplitude control in the upper-midrange, so that the low end is
less squashed and thus, removed of dynamic range.