How It Was Recorded

Gear · compressor

Allen & Heath Limiter (model not stated)

Records it appears on · 1

  • In the Air Tonight

    Phil Collins · Face Value, 1981

    • Lead vocal · Input chainReportedInexpensive limiter on the vocal; a slow attack let the sharp start of consonants through, which gave the guttural sound.Settings: Slow attack, fast release

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