--- product_id: 22453063 title: "FMR Audio RNC1773 Really Nice Compressor" brand: "fmr" price: "€ 30.50" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/22453063-fmr-audio-rnc1773-really-nice-compressor store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # FMR Audio RNC1773 Really Nice Compressor **Brand:** fmr **Price:** € 30.50 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** FMR Audio RNC1773 Really Nice Compressor by fmr - **How much does it cost?** € 30.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/22453063-fmr-audio-rnc1773-really-nice-compressor) ## Best For - fmr enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fmr brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description FMR Audio is headed by Mark and Beth McQuilken, a married couple who started out their careers as high-tech design consultants for companies like Motorola, RCA and Lockheed Martin among others. Their rise to fame in the professional audio world began in 1997 with the birth of their first commercially available product, the famous and revered RNC1773 better known as The Really Nice Compressor. Let s discuss...The FMR RNC1773 is a high fidelity stereo compressor housed in a sturdy metal 1/3rd rack space enclosure. It also operates in mono (not dual mono). Employing a marriage of cleverly employed digital circuitry and top notch analog components, its sound is virtually invisible as it compresses your signal with minimal artifacts and delivers a clean tonal character. There are 2 modes of operation in the RNC, normal and SuperNice . Think of the SuperNice mode as what you might achieve using multiple compression units chained together in series, each one subtly compressing the signal until you have complete control of the sound. Due to each unit doing it s job in little increments, no one unit is over-worked so to speak resulting in smooth, undetectable, compressed audio, free of nasty compression artifacts and the sometimes dreaded pumping effect. You can t hear the compression at work as it s truly transparent, hence the SuperNice name. This mode does an amazing job of emulating those principals making the RNC an incredibly versatile compressor at any price.The FMR RNC1773 has an 8-segment LED meter that gives you precise reading of the goings ons. The 5 rotary controls offer precision compression control (in normal mode) and the enclosure is made of quality aluminum and metal with resilient plastic knobs. The overall look of the FMR RNC1773 is decidedly home-grown but its actually built tough and sturdy right here (Texas, that is ) in the good old U.S. of A.!So you d think all this wonderment in a box would have you mortgaging the house and selling the kids Review: Love this compressor! - I’ve been considering the RNC for years, finally pulled the trigger and couldn’t be more pleased. I already have a Symetrix 528, a Presonus Studio Channel, and a dbx 1046 in my outboard rack, used the Symetrix the most. But there’s a reason famed producer Steve Albini has an RNC in his studio ; it’s awesome. I run my microphone through the Symetrix to utilize the pre-amp stage and equalizer (compression bypassed), then out to the RNC, and it sounds GREAT with my Shure SM7A microphone. Smooth, flexible, easy to use, no artifacts that you can get when you drive some compressors too hard. And the price is a huge plus. A little confusing at first as far as cable/connectors to use when hooking it up (TS vs. TRS), but not a huge deal. Highly recommend. Review: Well worth the price. - Like the quality, performs as good or better than units double the price. Use it for my vocals on stage and in my home studio. ## Features - Super Nice Mode - Stereo or Mono Operation - Affordable Price Point - Quiet Operation ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00ATXJLG2 | | Best Sellers Rank | #150,705 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #45 in Effect Processor Compressors | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (27) | | Date First Available | May 10, 2011 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 2.41 pounds | | Item model number | RNC 1773 | | Package Dimensions | 10.2 x 7.64 x 2.17 inches | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Voltage | 9 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** FMR - **Voltage:** 9 Volts - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Audio processing - **Power Source:** Corded Electric - **Noise Level:** 68 dB ## Images ![FMR Audio RNC1773 Really Nice Compressor - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81lq1JYR64L.jpg) ![FMR Audio RNC1773 Really Nice Compressor - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JmilpTlAL.jpg) ![FMR Audio RNC1773 Really Nice Compressor - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8182pmuhaNL.jpg) ![FMR Audio RNC1773 Really Nice Compressor - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31s+2NOiExL.jpg) ![FMR Audio RNC1773 Really Nice Compressor - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81n60P+XPYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this compressor! *by T***N on March 19, 2021* I’ve been considering the RNC for years, finally pulled the trigger and couldn’t be more pleased. I already have a Symetrix 528, a Presonus Studio Channel, and a dbx 1046 in my outboard rack, used the Symetrix the most. But there’s a reason famed producer Steve Albini has an RNC in his studio ; it’s awesome. I run my microphone through the Symetrix to utilize the pre-amp stage and equalizer (compression bypassed), then out to the RNC, and it sounds GREAT with my Shure SM7A microphone. Smooth, flexible, easy to use, no artifacts that you can get when you drive some compressors too hard. And the price is a huge plus. A little confusing at first as far as cable/connectors to use when hooking it up (TS vs. TRS), but not a huge deal. Highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth the price. *by D***E on August 5, 2024* Like the quality, performs as good or better than units double the price. Use it for my vocals on stage and in my home studio. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Transparent *by C***N on December 20, 2020* It's in the name and it lives up to it. It compresses nicely and stays out the way. Extremely transparent and clean. I wasn't looking for color when I was looking for a compressor and this fits perfectly into my workflow and for the price, it's a steal. Build quality is great. It's a really nice compressor. Lol ## Frequently Bought Together - FMR Audio FMR AUDIO RNC1773 Compressor - GEARit Guitar Instrument Cable (10ft 2-Pack) 1/4 Inch to 1/4 inch TS Straight Male to Male 6.35mm Mono Jack with Alloy Connector and Nylon Braid - GearIT XLR Microphone Cable (10 Feet, 10-Pack) - XLR Male to Female, Balanced Shielded Cable for Mic Mixer, Recording Studio, Podcast - Black, 10ft, 10 Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/22453063-fmr-audio-rnc1773-really-nice-compressor](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/22453063-fmr-audio-rnc1773-really-nice-compressor) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-04-30*