RNC vs Wavelab vs something else

[Vurt]

I've got Wavelab and have been relatively happy with the compression tools it provides, but for some reason I've been itching for a separate, rack unit.

1. Am I an idiot? Should I just keep using Wavelab?
2. Is the RNC a joke or the real deal? I finally got off the big music dealer path and found them for $175 at mercenary.com. My budget is around $300 i guess, but maybe this REAL NICE COMPRESSOR is all I need! God, I'm still laughing at what that stands for...

 

[bvaleria]

The RNC is definitely NO JOKE.... it's real, and it's very good.

Bruce Valeriani
Blue Bear Sound

 

[onemanband]

Haven't tried RNC myself but have heard on several forums (you can go to digidesign.com and do a search on the 001 forum) that it is every bit as good as anything under 1k in the compressor deparment.

Good luck

Bob

 

[engineear]

RNC is the chips & dip, but remember, you are controlling TWO channels with the ONE set of pots. Depending on your needs you may require more than one unit! DEFINATELY a sweet, sweet comp tho. Why 2
M hasn't bumped that price baffles me, cuz that box rox & can compete with much more expensive comps! Good luck.

 

[bwindsor]

You'll spend "significantly" more before you find something as good as the RNC...I know that sounds like marketing BS, but fact is fact. I own other comps, but my RNC's (3) are on "first call" status!

BW