RNC across the mix bus.

Mundox -



I have a pair of the RNC's and have wondered about this as well. I haven't tried strapping one (or does it require two?) across the mix bus yet, but I'm wondering if the normal mode would be better for that kind of duty? SN mode is great for vox and acoustic guitars, but I've not had much success using it for anything more agressive. Kinda thinking out loud here - maybe I'll give this a try as well.



Addendum: never mind. Just re-read the RNC FAQ. :d:

Maybe the wrong tool for the purpose...

You can try daisy-chaining both channels.



OUT CH1 > IN CH 2

I need it in stereo though!?

I just finished a 5 song demo for a hardcore band, and I used the RNC across the 2 mix. I used supernice, threshold of -3 to -5, 2:1 ratio, 6 ms attack, 1 second release. Then boosted output. Meters read a max of 4 to 6 db of reduction. Sounded great.

I would imagine it would sound good considering that the material is HC not something that has dynamics.

Thanks for replies guys. :c:

Originally posted by Mundox:

...I strapped it across my main mix inserts to get more juice off the mixes.

...Is it me or there is no way to get usable boost off this box for my mixes, without hearing it pump. :c:

Wouldn't it depend on what kind of juice' you're going for? More density-low ratio, slower gain riding, peak reduction/gain boost? It should be able to do a bit of any of those (except for not doing L2 style peak limiter), but maybe not all at once.

Also might be the question; are their things in the mix that might be hitting it in an inappropriate manner that would cause excess pumping?

Wayne

I use the RNC quite a bit at my place, but have never had much luck with it as a stereo bus compressor. What I would suggest is trying busing out just your drums through it (not on super nice)and bringing up that compressed drum signal on on two seperate faders and blending it into the overall drum sound. Mess around with attack and release until you get the sound you want. It's very cool.

I have to agree, I´ve never had much luck using one on the 2 mix.

Of course, I have better stuff for that purpose.

I get the feeling that RNC isn´t suitable for really dense program materal.

In the end, if it sounds right it is right. Let your ears be your guide.

I was recently using my Valley People 2-610 on the stereo master and loved it. David