Quick Start Guide

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tion, use the appropriate connectors to mechanically make the connection. For
example, if you’re connecting to a destination device with a XLR input connector,
then use a 1/4”TRS-to-XLRM cable that passes the TIP signal to XLR pin #2, the
RING signal to XLR pin #3 and the SLEEVE to XLR pin #1. If you are connecting
to an unbalanced destination, use a 1/4”TS-to-1/4”TS connector with TIP wired
to TIP and SLEEVE wired to SLEEVE.
3) Connect the power supply — Using only the provided power supply, connect it
to the RNLA power jack, then plug the power supply into a powered wall-outlet.
Remember, the RNLA requires a special 9V *AC* output wallwart. Trying to use
the more common 9V *DC* power supply will result in less-than-useful RNLA
performance (i.e., no sound will pass through it).
You don’t have to do things in the order given above for everything to work. The above order is only a
suggestion.
O PERATING THE C ONTROLS
Initial Settings
We can’t specify exact settings for all the possible uses you might have for the RNLA. However, here’s
some general guidelines that worked well for us:
• Start with the RATIO, ATTACK and RELEASE controls in the 12 o’clock position.
• Adjust the THRESHOLD control, in the presence of the input signal, until you’ve
achieved 4 to 6 dB of GAIN REDUCTION (GR) during “normal” passages or have
attained the desired sound. Clockwise (CW) adjustment of THRESHOLD will
decrease the amount of GR, while counterclockwise (CCW) movement will
increase the amount of GR.
Adjustments
Once you’ve got the initial settings dialed-in, the following can help guide you in making adjustments:
• Adjusting the RATIO control — If you want a more “extreme” sound, increase
the RATIO (i.e., turn it CW). If you want a “milder” sound, decrease the RATIO
(i.e., turn it CCW).
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Adjusting the ATTACK control — If you want fewer transients (a “smoother”
sound), use a faster ATTACK (i.e., turn it CCW). If you want more “pop” to a tran-
sient, use a slower ATTACK (i.e., turn it CW).