RNC Dilemma

[Thomas]

I'm searching for an outboard compressor for nothing other than voiceover work. The RNC is highly rated and would be an easy choice except for the fact a gate is necessary. Should I get the RNC and use either a plug in for noise reduction, acquire an external gate or just get something like the Behringer Composer or DBX 266?

 

[MISTERQCUE]

I just purchased the RNC yesterday and also own
the Behringer Composer, and AutoCom comps. My Behringers
does a decent job at gating and limiting and at the low
price of $80.00 each I couldn't go wrong. I have heard rave
reviews of the RNC and got it for $170 which I will perform an unofficial comparison vs my Behringers this weekend. My advice is if you can afford a Behringer Composer(prob'ly now around $70.00) and an RNC, get both! If not go with the RNC.
Just my 2cents!
Mr.Q