EAN: 710928980505
The RNLA7239 Really Nice Levelling Amplifier from FMR Audio is a stereo compressor in a 1/3 rack size with 5-parameter controls, and is designed to level a signal rather than tame every transient. It can be used on several instruments such as bass guitar, drums and other sources in need of added sonic texture.
The compressor has two 1/4 unbalanced inputs that also double as TRS inserts to mate with mixers and equipment inserts. Balanced outputs give your audio the benefit of reduced noise. Reminiscent of classic opto compressors and admittedly much gentler to the signal, the RNLA7239 compressor is a little resistant to responding right away and requires the signal to be there for a while. This action adds a desirable characteristic to the source signal.
Threshold
This control sets the input signal amplitude at which the RNLA will start compressing. When turned counterclockwise, the RNLA will compress quieter signals. When turned clockwise, the RNLA requires hotter signals before it will begin compression.
Ratio
Determines how much the RNLA will change the output signal as the input signal changes over threshold. Turning this control counterclockwise decreases the difference between the compressor s output and input signals. Turning this control clockwise increases the difference between the compressor s output and input signals.
Attack Time
This control sets how fast the RNLA will try to correct the input signal after it hits the threshold level.
Release Time
Controls how fast the RNLA will return to the gain setting just after the input signal decreases below the threshold level.
Gain
Makes up the average gain loss which occurs during normal compression. However, it can also be used to match gain levels to subsequent stages, etc.
Gain Reduction Meter
The meter shows the current amount of gain reduction being applied to the input signal.
Log Rel
Invokes the default normal mode or a mode with an increased release curve acceleration. When compressing a fair amount (6 dB or more), transient signals can get swallowed, ducked, or over-compressed. By changing the release characteristics under higher gain reduction amounts, the punchy character of some transient sources can be partially restored.
Bypass
This push button engages or disengages a relay that routes the input signal to the output jacks, bypassing the output of the compressor.
FMR Audio RNLA7239 Specs
| Connectors | Left/Right 1/4"(6.3 mm) Unbalanced Inputs (TS, or TRS for Console Inserts) Left/Right 1/4" (6.3 mm) Balanced, Single-Ended Outputs 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Sidechain |
| Controls | Rotary: Threshold, Ratio, Attack Time, Release Time, Output Level Switches: Bypass, Mode Select Meter: 8-Segment LED Gain Reduction, 0-16 dB |
| Modes | Normal: Provides Fast Attack/Release Log Rel: Provides Release Envelope Acceleration to Maintain Transient Punch |
| Operating Level | 0.775 Vrms (0 dBu) Nominal for +22 dB Headroom 1.228 Vrms (+4 dBu) Nominal for +18 dB Headroom |
| Noise | Less than -90 dBu over 20 Hz to 20 kHz Typically -95 dBu over 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz to 100 kHz ±0.5 dB at 0 dBu |
| Clip Point | +22.5 dBu at ‰¤3% THD, 1 kHz, >2 Kilohms Load |
| Distortion | <0.1%, No Gain Reduction at 1 kHz, 0 dBu <0.5%, 6 dB Gain Reduction at 1 kHz, 6:1, 6.0 ms Attack, 0.5 sec Release, 0 dB Gain, 0 dBu |
| Threshold Range | -40 dBu to +20 dBu |
| Ratio | Range: 1:1 to 25:1 |
| Output Trim Range | ±15 dB |
| Input Impedance | Approximately 10 Kilohms |
| Output Impedance | Approximately 100 Ohms Unbalanced, 200 Ohms Balanced |
| AC Power | Wall Transformer, 9 VAC at 500 mA, 0.08" (2.1 mm) Jack |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 5.5 x 1.6" (14 x 14 x 4.1 cm) |
| Weight | 2.0 lb (0.9 kg) |
In the Box
- FMR Audio RNLA7239 Really Nice Levelling Amplifier
- Power Adapter
- 2 Years Manufacturer Warranty
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