McDSP - NR800 Noise Reduction Processor Native

The McDSP NR800 is a real-time noise reduction processor with no internal latency, so it works on live sound as well as in the studio and in post. It's for engineers who need to clean up hiss, room tone or bleed as they go, rather than in an offline repair tool.

How it works

High and low pass pre-filters feed eight bands of focusable noise reduction. Modes and a bias control change how the reduction behaves, while Snap Gain and Snap Threshold get you to a good starting point fast. Overall range and response controls set how hard it works.

The sound

Natural at sensible settings, with the band focus letting you leave the parts of the spectrum that don't need treating alone. It's especially good on dialogue and on live vocal mics with stage spill. Push it too hard and you'll hear it, as with any real-time noise reduction.

Native or HD?

Native runs on your computer in AAX Native, AU and VST3, which is all most studios need. If you mix on Pro Tools HDX or an Avid VENUE S6L, NR800 Noise Reduction Processor HD adds AAX DSP support.

Features

• Zero internal latency
• Eight bands of focusable noise reduction
• HPF and LPF pre-filtering
• Noise reduction modes and bias
• Snap Gain and Snap Threshold for fast setup
• Overall range and response control

System requirements

• Version: 7.3
• Mac: macOS 10.13 High Sierra to macOS 26 Tahoe. AAX Native, AU and VST3. Native on Apple Silicon and Intel
• Windows: Windows 10 and 11. AAX Native and VST3
• RAM: not specified by McDSP
• Licence: iLok, on an iLok2 or iLok3 USB key, your computer or iLok Cloud (a free iLok account is needed). Two activations per licence

SOUND7 is an authorised McDSP reseller. Digital delivery: licence activation code sent by email.

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