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.
FMR Audio RNC "Really Nice" Compressor Features
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Top Notch Customer Service
Mar 30th 2011I'd heard good reports about this compressor but having never worked with compressors before I don't have a clue if this RNC is actually really nice or not. What I do know is that the sales service here at FrontEnd Audio is top notch. Ryan took the time to explain signals and settings and as a result I'm beginning to get my head around this enough to maybe even have a clue how to set it right to help get the sound I want to achieve.
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Really is nice!
Mar 28th 2011These work just great. I use them for stereo sub mix bus compression for live sound. They are clean, flexible and easy to use. Setting them up in normal mode is easiest, then use the "really nice button" for an even better sound. Also very good in the mono mode for bass guitar channel insertion.
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FMR RNC
Feb 3rd 2011It has been said before but this really is a Really Nice Compressor. Great old school WYSIWYG controls. Great sound quality. Great price. What more do you need?
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IF YOU HAVENT BOUGHT ONE, YOUR SLIPPIN
Nov 5th 2010THIS COMPRESSOR is one of the best in its price range. I have been in multi-million dollar studios and seen this little box peaking through the equipment. Reviews and speakers all over the internet would agree that saying this compressor is great... is an understatement. THis compressor is FANTASTIC!!!!
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Really Nice Indeed.
Oct 30th 2010This is a must have compressor for the home studio or even the pro studio for that matter. I use it on everything for tracking. Many people say it is no good for bass.. That is not true.. Adjust the attack and release times correctly and it shines. With super nice mode it is nice and gentle. Subtle gain reduction that is great on sources that I dont want sounding compressed like acoustic guitars. Then there is normal mode which is much more like a regular compressor. The controls are simple to use and very responsive. I look forward to trying is new sibling the PBC-6A.. FMR make great products that are excellent value.
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Solid unit!
Jan 14th 2010My RNC got a thorough workout as bass compressor for a series of sessions I did recently; SuperNice Mode worked great on direct and amp sources together! I didn't have any noise problems using a quality unbalanced cable over a short run. If you've got preamps with an insert point (I used my RNC with a Studio Projects VTB-1 on one channel), it's more convenient, but I'd still like to see a fully-balanced version.
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The RNC Rocks!
Nov 12th 2009I just got my RNC from Front End Audio and I must say that I am really suprised at how great this compressor is and at a price that anyone can afford. This compressor is a no brainer and I love the super nice mode on vocals. This has to be the best compressor available for under $500!
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