FMR RNC1773

The Really Nice Compressor (RNC) is a compact, affordable stereo compressor with a high-fidelity audio path and compression scheme. Don't be deceived by the price tag; the RNC is a serious studio tool. By using digital controls and an all-analog signal path, it offers accurate, precise controls and a clean tonal character. The RNC provides two modes of operation: normal and SuperNice™. Normal mode allows the RNC to be used for everyday compression tasks, like punchy snare drums or bass guitars, and SuperNice mode provides near-invisible signal compression for sensitive material where compression artifacts are less desirable (like vocals, acoustic guitar or the program bus). I/O features 1/4" Unbalanced I/O (TS, or TRS for console inserts); L/R in & out, & TRS sidechain. Controls feature threshold, ratio, attack time, release time, output level bypass & mode select.

Specifications

• Size: 1/3 x 1 EIA rack unit
• Connectors: 1/4" Unbalanced I/O (TS, or TRS forconsole 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
• Modes
  • Normal: Provides fast attack/release, accurate compression
  • Super Nice: Layered compressors, reduces compression artifacts
• Operating Level: 0.775 Vrms (0 dBu) nominal
• Noise: Less than -90dBu over 20-20kHz
• Frequency response: 10 - 100k Hz ±0.5dB @ 0dBu
• Clip point: +22.5dBu @ 3% THD, 1kHz, greater than2kOhm 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% correctionwith <15dB over threshold input signal
• Release range: .05 sec to 5.0 sec for 100% recoverywith 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