how many of you use compressers ?

[CerealKiller]

the shape knob boost and cuts frequencies. Seems redundant at first cause of the high mid low knobs but it does make a diffrence, Mackie CFX12 MKII. Kinda wish I had the VLZ, cause though Preamps sound bad if turned up more than halfway

[Lonman]

Originally Posted by CerealKiller

the shape knob boost and cuts frequencies. Seems redundant at first cause of the high mid low knobs but it does make a diffrence, Mackie CFX12 MKII. Kinda wish I had the VLZ, cause though Preamps sound bad if turned up more than halfway

Where is the 'shape' knob on the CFX12? I've had one for years, never saw that?

[CerealKiller]

Is it the MKII version? Its in the manual, vocal channels have High Mid Shape and Low. Also I don't like the small submix buttons or at least they don't like smoky bars. the two channels I use for music just have Hi Hi-Mid Low-Mid and Low

[Lonman]

Originally Posted by CerealKiller

Is it the MKII version? Its in the manual, vocal channels have High Mid Shape and Low. Also I don't like the small submix buttons or at least they don't like smoky bars. the two channels I use for music just have Hi Hi-Mid Low-Mid and Low

Oh the swept mid - adjustable to certain frequencies between 100hz-8khz. I never saw it referenced as a shape knob in the manual which is why I was wondering. I see it references 'shape' via the 9 band graphic stating it is used to shape the frequencies of the main mix.
No it's the original that I have but the only difference between the two were cosmetic changes.