The 500 series of the compression beast. The incredibly affordable FMR Audio RNC500 ­Really Nice Compressor 500 Series provides all the power of the RNC and outfits it for your 500 series set up. The dynamic range compressor controls positive signal control without damaging the fidelity of the sound. It features easy to use controls which can massively affect your signal in a myriad of ways. Helping you craft the ideal sound for your productions. Pro-sounding compression Free from artefacts the FMR Audio RNC500 provides users with an unprecedented level of control over their signals. It offers a huge sound that comes across as incredibly full. Adding a touch of bottom end to your signal to bring out its best qualities. All this extra heft is great for modern-day recordings where there is much focus on the low-end qualities of the sound. If you want to compress a snare recording and add extra power to it then the RNC500 provides this power in spades – or if you want to add more weight to a bassline for your latest dance production then the RNC500 delivers offering tight but room-shaking sound. Great results – incredibly fast It works in a very simple way. The RNC500 replaces the sidechain electronics with tiny bits of software – this helps keep the cost down with zero damage to quality. This is because the main signal stays in the analog domain – meaning that any latency or artefacts are nullified by the process. The processors feature 24-bit resolution on a multi-layered PCB. This gives you a very smooth controllable and reliable compression. Simply put – you wont be disappointed. Reviews “FMR have improved on their classic designs as they turned them into 500-series bargains!” – read more at Sound on Sound Features Balanced input & output Linkable for stereo operation Maximum input/output levels of +28dBu Overcurrent protection circuits safeguard 500-series rack operation in case of power supply faults 24-bit arithmetic for smoother compression SuperNice & Normal modes Accurate signal level metering via power-saving “dot” gain-reduction display Sealed C&K subminiature toggle switches Blue-anodized machined aluminum knobs Specifications Channels: Single Input & Output: Balanced Maximum Input/Output Level: +28 dBu Modes: SuperNice & Normal modes Metering: Dot gain-reduction display Enclosure: 18 gauge electro-galvanized