{"product_id":"rdl-hr-mcp2","title":"RDL HR-MCP2 – Dual Channel Microphone Compressor and Preamp","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL HR-MCP2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL HR-MCP2 is a two-channel microphone compressor that holds output levels consistent over input variations of up to 25 dB. Each channel can work as an in-line mic-level compressor or as a microphone preamplifier with compression and line-level output. It suits broadcast studios, voice-over rooms, public address systems, meeting rooms and commercial sound systems where talkers vary widely in level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hr-mcp2.jpg\" alt=\"RDL HR-MCP2 dual microphone compressor\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HR-MCP2 installs between a microphone and a mixer or amplifier mic input, or serves as the microphone preamplifier itself. Rear-panel switches set each output to mic or line level. It works with dynamic and condenser microphones, and a front-panel switch enables 48 V phantom power on both inputs. Gain reduction is nearly instantaneous for expected and severe overloads, and automatic release adjustment keeps compression action nearly inaudible. Each channel has an 80 Hz low-cut filter switch and a 15 dB input pad that raises the maximum input level from +5 dBu to greater than +20 dBu. The gain control adjusts from 20 dB to 60 dB for the line output. A seven-LED meter shows gain reduction in 3 dB steps, and a CLIP LED flashes when a peak is within 1 dB of clipping. Inputs and outputs are balanced on XLR jacks and detachable terminal blocks, and channels can operate as a stereo pair or as two mono channels. The unit runs from 24 Vdc; RDL recommends its PS-24AS (USA) or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24ax\"\u003ePS-24AX\u003c\/a\u003e (international) 24 Vdc supply. It operates free-standing on included feet or rack mounts with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-hr-ra2\"\u003eHR-RA2 19-inch rack adapter\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-hr-hra1\"\u003eHR-HRA1 10.4-inch rack chassis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo compressor channels\u003c\/strong\u003e — Independent channels for dual mono or stereo operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent mic levels\u003c\/strong\u003e — Holds output level steady over input variations of up to 25 dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMic or line output\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rear-panel switches allow use as an in-line compressor or a preamp with compression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom and pads\u003c\/strong\u003e — Switch-selectable 48 V phantom and 15 dB input pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain reduction metering\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seven-LED meter in 3 dB steps plus CLIP indicators per channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-cut filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — Switchable 80 Hz low-cut filter on each channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere is it typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast and voice-over studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoardrooms and meeting rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouses of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublic address and commercial sound systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditoriums and public venues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch\"\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;min-width:300px;table-layout:fixed;border-color:#ddd\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:44%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:56%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs (4)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR (2, 3 pin, rear panel,1=GND, 2+, 3-); detachable terminal block (2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput level (for uncompressed output)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-60 dBu to -20 dBu (without input pad); -45 dBu to -5 dBu (with input pad)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Input Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; +5 dBu (input pad disabled), +22 dBu (input pad enabled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 1.5 kΩ balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectable 48 V phantom (IEC 61938: 2013)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput pad (2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 dB nominal (1 per input channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs (4)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR (2, 3 pin, rear panel,1=GND, 2+, 3-); detachable terminal block (2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMic: -45 dBu (nominal, into 600 Ohms) Line: +4 dBu balanced (nominal, dynamic audio source), +1 dBu balanced (nominal, sine-wave producing 3 dB compression)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 Ω balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (1 and 2; may be used for stereo or as two separate mono channels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain Trim (2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 dB to 60 dB (line-level output; front panel adjustable; one for each channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Hz to 25 kHz (± 0.5 dB, FLAT); -3 dB @ 80 Hz (LOW-CUT FILTER enabled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow noise floor (3 dB compression)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCMRR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 70 dB (50 Hz to 5 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Noise (below rated output level)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; -85 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 40 dB gain, without compression, 150Ω source) \u0026lt; -70 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 60 dB gain, without compression, 150Ω source)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow noise floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators (17)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOWER LED (blue), GAIN REDUCTION (7 per channel, yellow, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB), CLIP (2, red)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 Vdc @ 200 mA (230 mA with phantom), Ground-referenced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack-mount using optional rack adapters such as HR-RA2; or operate free-standing (feet included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight: 1.7 in, 4.3 cm; Length: 8.6 in, 20.6 cm; Depth: 4.59 in, 11.66 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.57 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the HR-MCP2 installed in the signal chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween a microphone and its mixer or amplifier input, or as the microphone preamplifier itself using the line-level output setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with condenser microphones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is compatible with dynamic and condenser microphones and provides switch-selectable 48 V phantom power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat power does the HR-MCP2 need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e24 Vdc at 200 mA (230 mA with phantom), ground-referenced. RDL recommends the PS-24AS (USA) or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24ax\"\u003ePS-24AX\u003c\/a\u003e (international).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I rack mount it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. RDL lists rack mounting with optional adapters such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-hr-ra2\"\u003eHR-RA2\u003c\/a\u003e, or it can sit free-standing on the included feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty does the HR-MCP2 carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is covered by a 7-year RDL warranty. For warranty claims, RMAs or support, contact Creation Networks at (888) 230-3661 or sales@creationnetworks.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Creation Networks help design and commission the system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Our team handles networked audio design, equipment selection, installation and commissioning for commercial projects nationwide. 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