RNC QuickStart V0.50
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N
O R M A L
M
O D E
Mode Selection
This mode is selected upon power up of the RNC. If the
SUPER NICE
indicator lamp is extinguished, then
NORMAL MODE is selected.
Initial Settings
We recommend that you start using the NORMAL mode by:
• Setting all knobs in the 12 o’clock position (i.e., all knob pointers strait up).
• Making sure that the
NORMAL
mode is engaged (SUPER NICE mode off).
• Ensuring that the
BYPASS
mode disabled (i.e.,
BYPASS
LED off—RNC is in the
signal path).
Adjustments
NORMAL
mode is the most
fl
exible of the two RNC modes.
NORMAL
mode can be subtle or bombastic
depending upon your desires and the settings. Here are some general guidelines to help to achieve your
desired compression effects:
•
Subtle Compression —
Keep the
RATIO
control between 1:1 and 6:1. The
ATTACK
time is best set for 2.0 msec and higher.
RELEASE
time should be above
1.0 sec. Adjust the
THRESHOLD
for maximum
GAIN REDUCTION
levels of 6 to 8
dB.
•
Pumpin’ and Breathin’ —
Set the
RATIO
to between 6:1 and 10:1.
RELEASE
time
should be set between 0.3 sec and 1.0 sec (adjust to taste). Set the
THRESHOLD
to
give you 8 to 12 dB of
GAIN REDUCTION
.
•
Maximum Control —
Set the
RATIO
to 25:1.
ATTACK
time to its fastest, 0.2 msec.
RELEASE
time to taste (for fast transients, like snare drums, use a fast release; for
slower signals, increase the
RELEASE
time accordingly). Adjust the
THRESHOLD
lower than you would for either of the other two effects, so that the compressor
starts at a lower level on the signal to maximize your control over it.
S
U P E R
N
I C E
M
O D E
Mode Selection
This mode must be manually selected by depressing the
SUPER NICE
switch until the
SUPER NICE
indica-
tor lamp is on.
Initial Settings
We recommend that you start using the
SUPER NICE
mode by:
