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The Universal Audio 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier is a modern reproduction, yet every effort was made to remain faithful to UA founder Bill Putnam Sr.’s visionary design and intentions. The original UA 1176LN was a major breakthrough in limiter technology — the first true peak limiter with all transistor circuitry offering superior performance with a signature sound — and set the standard for all limiters to follow. The ultra-fast attack time and trademark sound have lured legendary artists and studio moguls alike to the 1176LN — Peter Frampton, Joe Satriani, Joe Chiccarelli, Vance Powell, and Mike Elizondo are just a few names on a list that’s continued to grow, for nearly 50 years.
Features
FET-Style Compressor with Class A Output & Custom Transformers
True to the original 1176 in design, manufacturing and performance
Class A line level output amplifier
Custom built Putnam-designed output transformer
Modeled after 1176LN, blackface, D and E revisions
Ultra fast attack time – 20 microseconds to 800 microseconds
Stereo interconnect operation
Hand-built in USA; backed by 1-Year limited warranty
Universal audio has done a fantastic job of engineering these re-issues. I have used 1176s of different vintages, some black, one silver, and own an 1178. The track comes back very detailed vs the 1178 which adds a little fuzz, sometimes for the better, sometimes not so. While I don't have the other older 1176s to A/B I was immediately impressed with the new 1176s. They work well on all sources. They feel like brand new old friends.
By Mark L on March 16, 2022
Legendary
By Alin D on December 28, 2021
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By ednei on March 7, 2020
It was a dream come true! I have always wanted this compressor to sit along my LA-2A and now I have accomplished it. Best compressor I have ever worked with and easy to use, it will blow you away!
By Alvaro T on July 25, 2019
Nothing else does what this box does. If you need this flavor, get the real thing.
For decades, the Universal Audio/Urei 1176 has been a favorite compressor for many tracking and mixing engineers because of its ability to add attitude and vibe to any source. They smooth out the peak transients, bring the source to the front of the song and make it sit just right in the overall mix.
There have been many revisions to the 1176 over the years, some have been minor adjustments, while others have been a complete makeover to update it to the current standards of the music industry. Continue reading →
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