FMR Audio RNLA500 Really Nice Leveling Amp 500 Series Module

It's tempting, if not a little lazy, to view FMR Audio's 500-series offerings as mere repackages of tried-and-true products like the RNLA. There is really nothing mere about them. It's not that there aren't obvious connections...the RNLA500's lineage is definitely visible and audible: red knobs albeit slightly more refined provide a visual clue as to its origins while it's signature sound tell you the RNLA's algorithm is still beating in its silicon heart. It's still an RNLA that you can use to add some compression-induced character (and control) to your vocal/bass/drum/mix/guitar/piano/orchestral/banjo tracks. It's also comfortably responsive to its controls, just like the 1/3 rack version. So what about this isn't merely a repackaging? First, there's the 500-series thing: small, rugged and convenient analog audio processing modules that fit into just about any recording situation from pro studios to bedroom venues. The 500-series format is, well, everywhere. Secondly, although conve