Quick Start Guide
Page 12 of 12 RNLAQuickstartV050
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Table 1: RNLA Specifications
Size 1/3 x 1 EIA rack unit
Connectors Left/Right 1/4“ unbalanced inputs (TS, or TRS for console inserts)
Left/Right 1/4“ balanced, single-ended outputs
TRS sidechain
Controls & Displays Rotary: Threshold, Ratio, Attack Time, Release Time, Output Level
Switches: Bypass, Mode Select
Meter: 8-segment LED Gain Reduction, 0-16 dB
Modes Normal: Provides fast attack/release
Log Rel: Provides release envelope acceleration to aid maintenance
of transient “punch”
Operating Level 0.775 Vrms (0 dBu) nominal for +22 dB headroom
1.228 Vrms (+4 dBu) nominal for +18 dB headroom
Noise Less than -90 dBu over 20-20k Hz
Typically -95 dBu over 20-20k Hz
Frequency Response 10 - 100k Hz ±0.5 dB @ 0 dBu
Clip Point +22.5 dBu @ ≤ 3% THD, 1 kHz, greater than 2k Ohm load
Distortion Less than 0.1%, no gain reduction @ 1 kHz, 0 dBu;
Less than 0.5%, 6 dB G.R. @ 1 kHz, 6:1, 6.0 msec attack, 0.5 sec.
release, 0 dB gain, 0 dBu
Threshold Range -40 dBu to +20 dBu
Ratio Range 1:1 to 25:1
Output Trim Range ±15 dB
Input Impedance approx. 10kΩ
Output Impedance approx. 100Ω unbalanced, 200Ω balanced
AC Power Wall transformer, 9VAC @ 500mA, 2.1mm jack
Dimensions 5.5" x 5.5" x 1.6"
Weight 2 lbs










