Multiple choice general knowledge

What's the standard ratio for compressing a vocal track?

  1. 3:1

  2. 4:1

  3. 5:2

  4. 8:1

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Explanation

An 8:1 ratio is commonly recommended for vocal compression in FL Studio and other DAWs. This means for every 8 dB the input exceeds the threshold, only 1 dB is output - aggressive compression suitable for vocals. Lower ratios like 3:1 or 4:1 are used for gentler compression on instruments or buses.