Limiter or Not: Recording Traktor Sets into Ableton

[mablack]

Preface: New to recording sets externally...

I'm mixing out of traktor from an audio 8 dj, to the mixer, then back from the mixer into fasttrack pro to an ableton track. When you guys record do you throw a limiter on while recording or leave it untouched while recording then apply the limiter later? I'm not clipping externally at all but I'm trying to see what sounds best... advice?

[padi_04]

Use a properly set compressor on post production, avoid limiters.

[mablack]

Thanks padi... probably the hundredth time that question has been answered but I couldn't find it...

[Patch]

You have to be REALLY careful when recording DJ mixes. You don't really need to do anything to 'em. Just hit record.

Adding any compression/limiting etc, can ruin your mixes. You'll find the compression sounds fine when a track is playing alone, but as the volume goes up during transitions, the compressor will kick in and become obvious...

Like I said - just hit record.