ART Pro VLA or FMR RNC?

[Lorde]

I am interested in both, and have read good reviews on both, but don't know which to get....I can get the ART for $269, and 1 RNC for about $180. But I think I need at least a 2 channel? Any comments...? Thanks guys and gals.

[SonicAlbert]

Both are two channel, but the RNC only operates as linked two channels. The ART can operate as two independent mono compressors.

[The Green Hornet]

Yo Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, Ms. Maudi:}

I have the RNC and think it is a fine product considering the price.

I like the little magic button on the RNC which gives you a nominal setting for the compressor--don't need to twiddle all the dials unless you want to do that. I love simplicity.

Even though the other model costs more, I think the RNC is a better product.

Opinions are like toes: most of us have ten of them.

Green Hornet

[Massive Master]

Get both - It's the only way.

They're two quite different units - The RNC is fairly transparent and "clean" sounding while the VLA has a wonderful warmth to it that can be pretty addictive in some cases.

Opinions are like toes: most of us have ten of them.

Compressors are like toes also - You should have ten of them.

[Lorde]

Thanks Massive Master! and Green Hornet.....I am going to go with the RNC for now....Might get the VLA later on.....thanks again.....Lorde

[kragbax]

In Musicians Friend latest fall catelog the Art Pro VLA is listed at $229.99 (on page 206). You will only get that price if you call up with your order, as I believe the on-line price is higher. It's a good deal for $229.99 - I've got both the RNC and the VLA, but I haven't used the VLA much yet as my room is just being finished up.

-Krag

[Lorde]

Thanks Kragbox....That is a good price!

[The Green Hornet]

Yo Massive Master:

I have a small studio so I'm nine compressors behind you.

Green Hornet

[Massive Master]

Actually, I only have two (analog) units on hand - The Manley Vari-Mu and an Art Pro VLA. I find myself wanting little else...

But for tracking and mixing... The more the merrier for sure.