# 126. Compression Basics

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Podcast: [Church Sound Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/church-sound-podcast-113369)
Published: 2025-09-19T16:00:00+00:00
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In Episode 126, the hosts go through the basics of compression, when and how to utilize it correctly as well as what compression does and how we can use it to control and/or add consistency to instruments and vocals with a large dynamic range, and more. They also discuss the basics of threshold, knee, and ratio. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz. Check out James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram pag...

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