UAD Spotlight: The Headroom Screw
How a single setting on UAD compressors lets you take ultimate control of your mix.
In this video, Drew Mazurek explains the Headroom (HR) screw — an often overlooked but incredibly useful feature found on many UAD plug-in compressors, such as the API 2500 Bus Compressor and Fairchild 670 Tube Limiter.
This control helps you fine-tune the amount of compression, saturation, and coloration without needing to readjust other settings. Drew shows you exactly how it works, why it’s a time-saver, and gives you examples of how to use it effectively in your mixes.
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