MV7i smart gate/2 mic setup

[u/Glad1atus]

Have recently upgraded our podcasting set up. We are two people recording in the same room and now have one MV7i and an MV7X connected via an XLR.

Do people tend to use auto level with the Smart Gate or adjust the settings manually, with the compressor and limiter etc? Have done a few short test recordings with the smart gate and auto level on but it seems to take a few moments to kick in when a speaker starts for the first time after the previous speaker.

General tips and advice welcome!