Hello

Wow, I had no idea there were so many musicians here. I've been playing guitar & bass since '75, and have been a sound engineer for 14 years. (Never had a "real" job).
Welcome, UP Steve. Avoid compression ratios above 3:1!
 
Welcome aboard, Steve. You'll find this forum a much more relaxed place to share your ideas and ask questions. I'd also like to point out that there is ofen someone in the chatroom, ready to "shoot the breeze".

Dick