Really Nice Compressor posted by Lyon

Really Nice Compressor

Posted on May 19, 2003 07:49 pm
Lyon
Member Since: Apr 12, 2003

I was thinkin about gettin the FMR audio RNC1773 soon. Here's how I need to run it. Ive got a crapy dynamic mic that I want to go straight into the RNC, then out into my soundcard. Is this possible? Do I need to get a line level signal somehow before I go into the compressor? Will the RNC act as its own preamp maybe? The inputs and outputs are kinda weird on this thing but i've heard its one of the best for its price. Does anyone have one here? Thanks
Lyon

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MinkusMaz
Bane of All Existence
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Since: Mar 27, 2003

May 19, 2003 10:17 pm

i've heard good things about the RNC. you need a mic preamp of some sort. the end.

jues
Contributor
Since: Dec 30, 2002

May 19, 2003 10:54 pm

Yeah, you will need a preamp in order to give the signal from the Mic enough gain for the compressor to work correctly (it will not function as well at low signal levels).

If you have a small mixing desk, you can use that as a preamp (either via an inset point, or a direct out (or even via the main ouput if the signal is panned correctly) - however, this does defeat the point of having such a good compressor if you are to abuse the signal path :)

So, you either need a high quality pre-amp (there are plenty avaliable) or possibly to consider the purchase of a pre-amp / compressor combo (aka a channel strip) - something from the focusrite or joe meek rank could do you nicley!)

jues.