Compressor Question

[PannyDeters]

I know this has been asked a thousand times but I haven't been around on this BBS lately so I need some info.

I need a cheap compressor to be used mainly for vocals. I'm cassette 4-tracking.

I heard a lot of nice things about the RNC but I've never even seen one. Can you still get them?

I'm wanting to spend around 100-150.


Another thing is, I really like the old 60's recordings where the vocal is overloading but it doesn't hurt your ears. Like old Bo Diddley or the Sonics. Is this a compressor at work?

I'm sorry to be asking such a basic question that has been answered a thousand times but I looked around and didn't see answered anywhere lately.

Thanks.

Danny

[JuSumPilgrim]

http://www.humbuckermusic.com/index.html

If you spend 100-150 you wont be happy. If you spend 175 and get the RNC you will be happy. You decide.

[HearClear]

Check out beringher compressors they got a few for under $150 and they work well. The composer pros.

[frank_1]

RNC is the only way to go! Well mabey not the ONLY way, but it is a GREAT value and quality. Mercenary sell those suckers.

Mercenary Store

[charger]

since you're going to cassette 4-track anyway, save a few bucks and get a cheap behringer. it's not like the inferior construction of the gear is going to be apparent on cassette tape.

[Jake Langston]

For the extra $25, I'd get the RNC, no doubt. I've used the Composer Pro before and there simply is no comparisson between the two. The fact that he's only tracking to a 4 track cassette is all the more reason to get the RNC. We should eliminate every weakest link possible. The resale value of an RNC is pretty darn good as well. I've seen them sell for $165-$170 used.

I don't love this compressor because I sell it, I sell it because I love it. That's no crap... Even if someone doesn't get it from me, get it from somewhere (I'd suggest Mercenary Audio if not Humbucker Music).


Jake Langston
Humbucker Music
www.humbuckermusic.com

[HearClear]

You are the weakest link..... goodbye.

[alanhyatt]

The RNC is an excellent compressor for the money, but if your looking for something to give you that thick 60's sound, you may want to consider the VC3Q by Joemeek.

It gives you a mic pre, compressor, and eq all in one box, with an insert, mix in, and dual outputs. They can be had for about $199.00, but if that is a bit steep for you, and you would rather have a box that does not color the sound, the RNC is a good choice.

[getuhgrip]

You are the weakest link..... goodbye.

What's up, HC?

[HearClear]

Jake said to eliminate the weakest links. So I stole that phrase from the game show Weakest Link.
My humor is not funny but I like it.

Sorry.
Adam

[Jake Langston]

I thought it was funny, and also a bit true.

How often is the weakest link the engineer?

Jake L
Humbucker M

[JuSumPilgrim]

Jake, I plugged humbucker already. How about you send me an SM81 and we call it even.

[Jake Langston]

I'm out of them at the moment. How about a KSM/44 instead. Will that work?

[getuhgrip]

Jake said to eliminate the weakest links.

Ooops, I missed!

Thought you meant you were takin' your toys and going home.