FMR Audio RNC 1773 Really Nice Compressor

Compressor/Limiter

EUR 219.00

Incl. VAT, free shipping in Germany

Product #	172396
Brand	FMR Audio
Category	Compressors & Limiters
Brand Category	FMR Audio - Compressors & Limiters
Release date	May 2014
Availability	Will be ordered for you as quick as possible

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RNC1773, is a small (1/3 rack) and inexpensive stereo compressor with both a high-fidelity audio path and compression scheme. It's primary function is sonically neutral compression with good signal control.

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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 swtiches 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.

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Power supply Included.

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Product Details

Product Number	172396
Brand	FMR Audio
Category	Compressor/Limiter
Brand Category	FMR Audio - Compressors & Limiters
Relevancy rank	12 of 55
Date	May 2014

Dimension

Weight	0.75kg
Box Depth	312mm
Box Height	101mm
Gross Weight	0.95kg

Properties

- Main Features -
- Stereo compressor in 1/3 rack size.
- Accurate & repeatable 5-parameter
- controls.
- "Normal" mode for serious signal
- squashing. Very fast attach 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 attachement to
- many "insert" jacks.
- 1/4" 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.
- Power Supply Included

- Weight: 0.750kg

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Great compressor for the price

gary s. 24.02.2017

The Really Nice Compressor does exactly what FMR Audio says it does, no surprises. The output is clean, and the 'Super Nice' mode is a great feature. I gave a 4 for the sound since you can get a better sound from much more expensive compressors. But for home use it is perfect.