The FMR Audio RNC "Really Nice" Compressor is a high-fidelity, stereo compressor intended to provide dynamic range control with minimal side effects! Between the quality, performance, and price point the FMR RNC really just makes sense.
The FMR Audio RNC Compressor 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 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).
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 whyeven after almost 20 yearsmany 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 componentslike sealed-relays and VCAslocated 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.
FMR Audio RNC "Really Nice" Compressor 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 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.
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Fmr really nice compressor
Apr 26th 2020Why did I wait so long to get this? I am an idiot, that's why. It is worth every penny, and is one of the few products I've ever used that lives up to the hype.
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FMR RNC 1773
Dec 22nd 2019This stereo compressor is the best sounding compressor for the price. With the “super nice” mode you get another compressor without the transient artifacts. If you have two RNC 1773 then you can use them for mid side compression using the left channel of each compressor. It’s a must buy for any audio engineer!
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Excellent!
Apr 12th 2019Don't know why I waited so long to get the RNC. I patched it through my Great River pre and it does marvels with vocals. Thanks Front End for the recommendation! Sal.
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Useful in the Field...
Jan 9th 2018I am using the RNC for field recordings of choral groups and brass ensembles... It provides the transparency I'm looking for, and also the type of compression that best suits my needs...
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Wonderful!
Mar 27th 2017Before we talk about the RNC , I have to say that I am blown away by the customer care at Front End Audio. I didn't upgrade shipping (free 5-7 day shipping), but could not believe that I ordered it on Monday morning and had it in my hands Wednesday evening! Customer Service is still alive, at least it is at Front End. By the way, the compressor is awesome too, but I knew that when I ordered it. Best price and best service by far!
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FMR RNC
Dec 27th 2013Great little compressor for less than $200.
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Second RNC - still really nice
Jul 31st 2013It is in fact a really nice compressor, especially for the price. Great for people who can't afford studio-mastering-quality equipment. Can work well with anything - even a stereo buss. Very transparent, adds no color to the mix. Just clean compression. The only thing that can be annoying is that the attack and release times can go very fast. This can distort bass. But it's not really a flaw as much as something you have to watch out for.
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Great Service Great Product
Jul 2nd 2013Much better than reviews said. Great product
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Good compressor
Feb 26th 2013The compressor works as told. Don't like the unbalanced line in, and out. Sales person could have mentioned this as a way to get an add on sale ie... balanced to unbalanced cable. Most home recording studios use only balanced inputs and outputs, contrary to FMR's reasoning that most home studios use unbalanced.
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