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International orders*The C4 from Rane is a four channel compressor/limiter with internal and external side-chain options that offer a fully adjustable parametric EQ for frequency-dependent compression or de-essing. The oversampled brick wall limiter determines the maximum output level and operates independent of the compressor.
The unit uses a relative threshold approach to de-essing to ensure precise, predictable performance. Unlike traditional de-essers, which simply use an EQ boost in the side-chain, the C4 actually determines the amount of sibilance present in the program material and compares it to the overall signal content. The benefit to this approach is that de-essing depends only on the relationship between sibilant sound and the full-range sound and is not affected by changes in absolute level.
Adjacent channels can be linked in a master/slave arrangement to ensure accurate tracking of stereo inputs. Meters show side-chain level relative to threshold, gain reduction and complete dynamic range at a glance. Analog-controlled digital processing allows a performer or sound engineer to make precise adjustments, in real time using analog controls, while digital signal processing provides a degree of accuracy, consistency and flexibility that simply cannot be matched with a traditional analog design.
| Function | Compressor/Limiter |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Inputs |
4 x XLR 4 x 1/4" TRS phone 4 x 1/4" TRS phone Insert |
| Outputs |
4 x XLR 4 x 1/4" TRS phone |
| Maximum Input Level | +22dBu |
| Compression Threshold | +20dB to -40dB (before limiter) |
| Compression Ratio | 1:1 to 10:1 |
| Attack Time | 25 mSec to 500 mSec |
| Release Time | 0.025 Sec to 2 Sec |
| Gate Threshold | Not applicable |
| Gate Rate | Not applicable |
| Maximum Output Level | +22dBu |
| Make-up Gain | -12dB to +12dB |
| Frequency Response | 15Hz to 20kHz, +0/-3dB |
| Dynamic Range | 106dB, A-weighted |
| Noise | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 19" x 5 1/4" x 3 1/2" |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs |
| Specialties | Adjacent channels link in a master/slave arrangement to ensure accurate tracking of stereo inputs |