FMR Audio RNC1773 Really Nice Compressor (Stereo Compressor)
What
It Is
FMR
Audio's first product, introduced over 18 years ago, the Really Nice
Compressor (RNC) is a compact and cost effective stereo compressor with a
high-fidelity audio path and compression scheme. The RNC provides quality
compression at a budget price.
How
It Sounds
The
RNC provides two modes of operation. One allows the RNC to be used for
special effects, like snappy snares or popping basses. The other provides
near-invisible signal compression for sensitive material where compression
artifacts are less desirable (like natural 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! The amazing
performance is why even after almost 20 years many professionals are
calling the RNC one
of the best sounding compressors for under $2000.
How
It's Done
The
RNC achieves such high performance at a low cost by using using a
microprocessor to replace discrete sidechain components (resistors,
diodes, capacitors, opamps, transistors, etc) with chunks of software,
thereby reducing the component cost. This approach, however, still
processes the main audio in the analog domain, avoiding the problems
associated with digital audio conversion (e.g., latency, digital
artifacts). Even the problem of scratchy pots and switches are
avoided: no audio flows through the front-panel controls. The
front-panel pots and switches merely feed DC voltages to the
microprocessor and it takes care of adjusting parameters and signal path
with components like sealed-relays and VCAs located close to the
input/output jacks avoiding noise pickup and audio quality reduction due
to aging controls! With this blend of technology, the RNC offers the
accuracy and precision of digital control with the clean tonal character
of an all-analog signal path. The RNC's digital control permits accurate
repeatability of your favorite settings
Main Features
* Stereo
compressor in 1/3 rack size.
* Accurate
& repeatable 5-parameter controls.
* Normal mode for serious signal squashing. Very fast attack times allow positive control of percussive sources.
* "Super Nice" mode for near invisible compression. This mode cascades three stereo compressors in series to reduce compression artifacts.
* Single TRS-cable attachment to many "insert" jacks.
* TRS sidechain insert for special effects.
* No audio flows through front-panel controls, permitting short audio runs to avoid hum/noise pickup.
* Rack-mountable.
* Rugged extruded aluminum and electro-galvanized steel enclosure.
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