I don't use a para- or graphic eq on the Side Chain of the OCL-2. Also, I don't have the STC-8, but I sometimes use the MLA-2 after the OCL-2, provided I have also high passed the side chain on the Pendulum. Note, there is no accessible side chain in MLA-2, but it _is_ program-dependent, which helps to hide the action. Mostly, however, in analog domain, I only use one compressor and one or two eqs. One in front and one behind, the way Vaughan Mason and Crew would have liked... (;
I have used Brad's idea and just implemented a switch to bypass or add one of five different caps to the OCL-2 HPSC in/outs. (1/2πRC, where R=10k, iirc)... It's a 2 deck 2 pole 6 throw GoldPoint, fwiw. The legs of the caps straddle the through holes (from one deck to the other: 2>2, 3>3, etc...) and the Commons bridge the tip and ring of the respective TRS connectors. One switch for both channels. I don't usually work in M/S, and if I do, it's usually in the digital domain. I drilled a hole in the center of the 1U rack sceen that covers the space just below the OCL-2 for mounting the HPSC switch.
I would be happy to build one for anyone on the list, although it is pretty easy. Just call Arn Roatcap, or visit his site. Also visit Mouser for the caps... It helps tune the comp for a variety of program.
I am signaling the console single-endedly.
If it sounds good, it is. But do make level-matched comparison to original so that target moves in right direction. Don't fear the sweeper...
Laars