I define and discuss the differences between normalization, compression and limiting. Also the usefulness of each and when to use them. And I play audio examples! FYI, you can sign up to receive my Daily Goody posts in your email every day or a weekly roundup. Sign up here. Here are the plugins I referred to (by category): Compressors: Scheps Omni Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channelCLA-2A — https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-2a-compressor-limiterCLA-76 — https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-76-compressor-limiterAbbey Road RS124 — https://www.waves.com/plugins/abbey-road-rs124-compressor#introducing-abbey-road-rs124-compressor Channel Strips: Scheps Omni Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channelFocusrite SC — https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_focusrite_sc.htmlSSL E Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/ssl-e-channel —OR— https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_ssl_4000_e.html Upward Compression: MaxxVolume — https://www.waves.com/plugins/maxxvolumeMV2 — https://www.waves.com/plugins/mv2Fabfilter Pro-MB — https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-inNeutron 3 — https://www.izotope.com/en/products/neutron.htmlOxford Inflator — https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v3 Vocal Riders: Vocal Rider — https://www.waves.com/plugins/vocal-riderMAutoVolume — https://www.meldaproduction.com/MAutoVolumeHoRNet AutoGain Pro MK2 — https://www.hornetplugins.com/plugins/hornet-autogain-pro-mk2/DynaRide2 — https://www.tbproaudio.de/products/dynarideGainRider3 — https://www.tbproaudio.de/products/gainriderOutlaw — https://www.waproduction.com/plugins/view/outlawPOWAIR — https://www.soundradix.com/products/powair/ Limiters: Pro-L 2 — https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-inScheps Omni Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channelCLA-2A — https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-2a-compressor-limiterFocusrite SC — https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_focusrite_sc.htmlSSL E Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/ssl-e-channel —OR— https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_ssl_4000_e.htmlPro-MB — https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in Dual Stage Compressors: Aquamarine 4 — https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/aquamarineShadow Hills Class A Mastering Compressor — https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/shadow_hills_class_a_mastering_comp.html Multiband Compression: (great for people who move on and off mic a lot) Pro-MB — https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-inC6 — https://www.waves.com/plugins/c6-multiband-compressorNeutron 3 — https://www.izotope.com/en/products/neutron.htmlOzone 9 — https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html Other Notes: If you ever have questions please reach out!The start date for the next PES semester is April 4, 2023 and then June 27, 2023! (fyi, the course is delivered once per quarter)If you’d like to share this show with any of your podcaster friends, feel free to send them a message saying, “Btw, here’s a show about podcast audio production you may find helpful” with this link: https://podcastengineeringschool.com/subscribe/My smaller course for editors/producers who want more good clients: Getting New Clients at Higher Rates Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with anything, ~Chris