Really Nice Levelling Amp QuickStart Guide V0.60 FMR Audio (512)352-3290 www.fmraudio.
A CKNOWLEDGEMENT I’m sure that you’re anxious to plug in your new Really Nice Levelling Amplifier (RNLA), so I’ll get right to the point: I know that you can choose to spend your money on any of a myriad of other products out there. Whether by chance or coercion, you’ve chosen ours. As the song goes, I just wanna...
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FMR Audio, +1-512-280-6557 2) www.fmraudio.com It allows us to call the RNC/RNLA by names that are as distinct as the sounds they produce. The RNC was designed to be somewhat neutral while the RNLA was designed to deliberately color the sound.
www.fmraudio.com FMR Audio, +1-512-280-6557 • Balanced Outputs — The RNLA has balanced, non-differential outputs. Although the “cold” part of the signal is not driven (that would be a “differential” signalling scheme), the impedance in both legs are the same, thereby giving your audio the benefit of reduced noise if the RNLA is connected to a balanced line input. • Precise Gain Reduction Metering — A highly accurate gain reduction meter is provided to allow visual verification of what you’re hearing.
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www.fmraudio.com FMR Audio, +1-512-280-6557 • Adjusting the RELEASE control — If you want less compressor action overall, use a slower RELEASE by turning it CW. If you want more coloration, use a faster RELEASE by turning it CCW. • Using the LOG REL control — Engage this function (LOG REL light is illuminated) when you want more “pop” to a transient source (like a snare drum). Disengage this function (LOG REL light is extinguished) when you need more peak control.
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FMR Audio, +1-512-280-6557 www.fmraudio.com # Control Description 7 Log Rel — This push button invokes either the default, “normal” mode or a mode with an increased release curve acceleration. When compressing a fair amount (6dB 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. That’s what this control does.
www.fmraudio.com FMR Audio, +1-512-280-6557 Figure 2: RNLA Rear Panel Connections Left (or Mono) IN Tip = In Ring = Out 1 # OUT 2 IN Right Tip = In Ring = Out 3 OUT Sidechain Tip = In Ring = Out 4 5 Power 9VAC 500mA 6 Control Description 1 Left Channel Input — This 1/4” connector accepts unbalanced, single-ended output signals from other devices.
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