Quick Start Guide

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N ORMAL M ODE
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 flexible 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 UPER N ICE M ODE
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: