Review: FMR RNP (RNP8380)

Lots of Headroom > At unity gain, the RNP has a clip point of +28dBu over 27 Volts peak-to-peak).

RNC Inserts > Each channel on the RNP has an unbalanced send/receive jack that allow you to connect to an RNC using a single TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) cable per channel. You can also use this feature to balance any other unbalanced piece of gear (with the proper cables of course). One more thing, with the right external set up and know how, the RNP can provide a separate +22dBu unbalanced output AND a +28dBu balanced output simultaneously (for fancy things like separate M/S decoding while tracking the M/S signal without decoding -- nifty!).

Balanced/Unbalanced operation > Both mic inputs and mic pre outputs are electronically balanced, differential signals. Therefore making the "dang, this [insert source here] is unbalanced!" a non-issue.

Slowly-ramping 48v supply > The RNP ramps up to +48Volts slowly, in case you forgot your SM 57 doesn't need phantom power. The ramp also helps the pre "settle" and reduces the number of output pops and clicks.

Other features include...

- Stepped gain control
- Phase inversion control
- Output mutes
- 1/4 inch HI-Z Input for Instrument Direct input
- Polarity Reverse Switch
- 48 Volt Phantom Power Switch
- Signal presence indicator w/clip indication
- Gain Control Knob
- 12 Segment LED row for output
- XLR Mic Inputs
- 1/4" TRS inserts (tip return/ring send)
- 1/4" TRS Outputs
- Power Jack

SPECIFICATIONS

- Gain Range: 0-72dB
- Clipping Level: +26dBu
- Noise: Equivalent Input Noise: -120 db (not a typo)
- Distortion: Less than .0005% THD (again, not a typo)
- Size: 1/3rd rack