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FMR Audio RNC 1773 Really Nice Compressor
Manufacturer: FMR Audio
SKU: N/A
Price: $175.00
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The RNC achieves such high performance at a low cost by using evolutionary advances in digital technology, coupled with the best analog has to offer. Using digital controls and an all-analog signal path, the RNC offers accurate, precise controls and a clean tonal character.
The RNC provides two modes of operation: normal and SuperNice TM. Normal mode allows the RNC to be used for everyday compression tasks, like punchy snare drums or bass guitars, and is great for everything from gentle compression to serious squashing. SuperNice mode provides near-invisible signal compression for sensitive material where compression artifacts are less desirable (like vocals, acoustic guitar or the program bus).
The RNC yields clean, airy compression with few artifacts and little high end loss, even at massive gain reduction. This amazing performance is why many professionals are calling the RNC one of the best sounding compressors for under $2000 (and with a MSRP of $199US , it's way under two grand).
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So what is SuperNice TM mode?:
A COOL TECHNIQUE
A clever technique to reduce compression artifacts is the use of multiple compressors cascaded serially:
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| In this way, none of the individual compressors has to work quite as hard as they would if there was only one compressor doing the same amount of gain reduction. If things are properly adjusted, you can accomplish a good level of signal control without the usual "choked" sound of the typical lone compressor. By the way, this technique works well with almost any type/brand of compressor(s). Try it with the other compressors in your rack!
INSIDE THE RNC
We considered both the upside and downside while developing the RNC's cascaded-compressor mode, called the SuperNice TM mode. SuperNice mode provides three compressors in series, giving you the advantages of multiple-unit compression without the listed problems:
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The Lotsa Compressors problem : By creating special sidechain electronics, we're able to triple the compressors in one box without tripling the cost or space. And think about how much you'll save on patch cables! |
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The Lotsa Experience/Patience Required problem : Even though it still takes some time to get used to the novel aspects of SuperNice mode, it takes much less time than trying to dial up 5 parameters on 3 separate compressors! To some extent, we've spent the time for you by testing, trying and tweaking the RNC SuperNice mode on a multitude of different sources over a long period of time with many different music styles and recording engineers. The result is the current balance of the 3 SuperNice mode compressors in the RNC. |
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The Lotsa Noise problem : Again, due to the special sidechain electronics, we're able to triple the compressors in one box without tripling the noise.
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Technical Specifications
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RNC1773 SPECIFICATIONS*
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| Size |
1/3 x 1 EIA rack unit |
| Connectors |
1/4" Unbalanced I/O (TS, or TRS for console inserts); L/R in & out, TRS sidechain |
| Controls and Displays |
Rotary: Threshold, Ratio, Attack Time, Release Time, Output Level
Switches: Bypass, Mode Select
Meter: 8-segment LED Gain Reduction, 0-20 dB
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| Modes |
Normal: Provides fast attack/release, accurate compression
Super Nice: Layered compressors, reduces compression artifacts |
| Input Z/Output Z |
10kΩ/100Ω |
| Operating Level |
0.775 Vrms (0 dBu) nominal |
| Noise |
Less than -90dBu over 20-20kHz |
| Frequency response |
10 - 100k Hz ±0.5dB @ 0dBu, no gain reduction |
| Clip point |
+22.5dBu @ 3% THD, 1kHz, greater than 2kOhm load |
| Distortion |
less than 0.1%, no gain reduction @ 1 kHz, 0dBu
less than 0.5%, 6 dB G.R. @ 1kHz, 6:1, 6.0msec attack, 0.5 sec release, 0dB gain, 0dBu |
| Threshold range |
-40dBu to +20dBu |
| Ratio range |
1:1 to 25:1 |
| Attack range |
0.2 msec to 200msec for 100% correction with <15dB over threshold input signal |
| Release range |
.05 sec to 5.0 sec for 100% recovery with 15dB G.R. |
| Output trim range |
±15dB |
| AC Power |
Wall transformer, 9VAC @ 500mA, 2.1mm jack |
| Dimensions |
5.5" x 5.5" x 1.6" |
| Weight |
2 lbs |
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