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| Re: TC Electronic C300 [message #156030 is a reply to message #139344 ] |
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Just hours ago I gave the C300 a workout in terms of transparency... Compressing acoustic guitar 3-6dB without making it sound nasty and dull is a real chore for most comps. The C300 passed with flying colors... I put its sonic quality for acoustic guitar right up with the FMR RNC which I had previously thought was the most transparent compressor available for less than several thousand dollars. This baby makes me look good!
Here's a photo of it at work (Oooh! Action shot!):
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-- Bennett Prescott
Director of North American Sales
EONA ADRaudio d.o.o.
Cell: (518) 488-7190
An amateur practices until they get it right. A professional practices until they can't get it wrong.
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| Re: TC Electronic C300 [message #156066 is a reply to message #156030 ] |
Sat, 14 October 2006 22:20 |
 John Chiara
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| Bennett Prescott wrote on Sat, 14 October 2006 19:15 |
Just hours ago I gave the C300 a workout in terms of transparency... Compressing acoustic guitar 3-6dB without making it sound nasty and dull is a real chore for most comps. The C300 passed with flying colors... I put its sonic quality for acoustic guitar right up with the FMR RNC which I had previously thought was the most transparent compressor available for less than several thousand dollars. This baby makes me look good!
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That's saying a lot. I slapped an RNC on an acoustic at 2 shows this week and boy did it make it come alive. I would check out a C300 based on that comparison.
"mix is a verb, not a noun"
John A. Chiara aka. Blind Johnny
Albany Audio Associates Inc.
Troy, NY
518-961-0069 - cell
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| Re: TC Electronic C300 [message #161704 is a reply to message #156030 ] |
Thu, 09 November 2006 12:19 |
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John Horvath
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| Bennett Prescott wrote on Sat, 14 October 2006 18:15 |
..I put its sonic quality for acoustic guitar right up with the FMR RNC which I had previously thought was the most transparent compressor available for less than several thousand dollars.
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Hey Bennett, how close would you rate the FMR or C300 to a BSS, Klark, or Drawmer?
-John
Alan Pro Audio
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| Re: TC Electronic C300 [message #161714 is a reply to message #161704 ] |
Thu, 09 November 2006 13:01 |
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I've never done a side by side comparison. The RNC obviously has a disadvantage over "brand name" comps because it's got a wall wart and limited metering, etc. The C300 is also lacking a bunch of control, but it's a lot easier to haul around.
In terms of sound quality, the RNC and C300 both don't have a sound to them. I've never used the BSS, but Klark and Drawmer certainly have their own "thing", which isn't necessarily bad. I've got dbx in my A FOH because I like that sound, but if I'm compressing extremely hi-fi acoustic sources I don't want it, and personally I'd be happy to reach for one of these two budget comps. Were I buying something to take out to shows where other engineers would be using it, I'd probably find something a little more "rider friendly".
-- Bennett Prescott
Director of North American Sales
EONA ADRaudio d.o.o.
Cell: (518) 488-7190
An amateur practices until they get it right. A professional practices until they can't get it wrong.
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