FMR AUDIO / RNC 1773

The RNC1773 is reasonably priced, yet comparable to studio compressors costing around 200,000 yen. The Super Nice mode achieves gentle, ultra-smooth compression by layering three compressor circuits.

■Model Name: RNC1773
■Type: Stereo Compressor/Limiter
■Input Terminals: 2 x TS phono (L/R), 2 x TRS phono (Insert)
■Output Terminals: 2 x TS phono (L/R)
■Side Chain: 1 x TRS phono
■Frequency Response: 10Hz to 100kHz (±0.5dB)
■Controls: Threshold (-40dBu to +20dBu), Ratio (1:1 to 25:1), Attack Time (0.2 to 200msec), Release Time (0.5 to 5.0sec), Out Level (±15dB)
■Switches: Bypass, Mode Select (Normal, Super Nice)
■Normal: Fast Attack, Fast Release: Precise compression.
■Super Nice: By stacking three compressor circuits, gain reduction is minimized, providing ultra-smooth compression.
■Dimensions: 14.0W x 14.0D x 4.1H cm, 1/3 rack mount size
■Power Supply: 12VDC 500mA (AC adapter included)
■Weight: 0.9kg
■The REALLY NICE COMPRESSOR (RNC1773) is a compact stereo compressor. It offers a reliable audio path and compression action at an affordable price. The RNC allows you to use two different compression recipes in one box. The Super Nice mode, in particular, layers three compressor circuits to achieve gentle, ultra-smooth gain reduction, delivering optimal loudness maximization with an analog character. As you can imagine from the overwhelming trust it enjoys from professional engineers around the world (you've surely seen photos of pro studios with the RNC1773 sitting alone next to incredibly high-end equipment!), its appeal lies in its professional, versatile analog sound character, which is not simply commensurate with its low price. In its annual review, the US EQ Magazine Buyer's Guide lauded it, saying, ""There's nothing this little compressor can't do! The analog-character level maximization in Super Nice mode is an incredible sound like nothing I've ever heard before. The regular compression in Normal mode is also wonderfully musical, rivaling equipment costing over $2,000!"" This is a standard compressor that has sold in astonishing numbers worldwide.

■Power Adapter Specifications
INPUT: 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.4A
OUTPUT: 12V 1A
Center positive