Universal Audio 6176 Vintage channel strip
A classic tube microphone preamp and 1176LN compressor in a single unit.
The 6176 Vintage Channel Strip combines the alluring, all-tube sounds of the legendary Bill Putnam-designed 610 microphone preamp, with the signature FET compression of our 1176LN, to create the ultimate recording channel strip.
The warm, smooth tones of this mic preamp design — employed to record everyone from Frank Sinatra to Van Halen — and the unique characteristics of the compressor, are two major reasons why the 6176 is found in studios around the world.
Key Features
- All-tube mic preamp section derived from legendary Bill Putnam-designed 610 modular console
- Signature 1176LN Class A FET compressor section — heard on countless hit records for more than 40 years
- “Split”” or “”Join”” switch allows separate or series operation of the preamp and compressor
- High and Low frequency shelving EQ
- Variable impedance Input, Gain, and Output levels
- Mic, balanced Line, and Hi-Z inputs
- Ultra-quiet operation
- Stereo interconnection via 1176-SA
- Hand-built in USA; backed by 1-Year limited warranty
Specification :
| Preamp | |
| Microphone Input Impedance | Selectable, 500 Ω(ohms) or 2k |
| Balanced Line Input Impedance | 20k Ω |
| Hi-Z Input Impedance | Selectable between 2.2 M Ω or 47 k Ω |
| Maximum Microphone Input Level | +18 dBu (2k input impedance and 15 dB Pad in) |
| Maximum Output Level | +20 dBm |
| Internal Output Impedance | 80 Ω |
| Recommended Minimum Load | 600 Ω |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0, -1 dB |
| Maximum Gain | 65 dB (500 Ω input impedance) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | > 90 dB (@ maximum gain) |
| Limiting Amplifier | |
| Input Impedance | Selectable, 15k Ω (ohms) or 600 Ω |
| Output Load | Impedance 600 Ω (floating) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 1 dB |
| Gain | 40 dB, ± 1 dB |
| Distortion | > 0.5% T.H.D. from 50 Hz – 15 kHz with limiting, at 1.1 seconds release setting. Output of +22 dBm with no greater than 0.5% T.H.D. |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | > 75 dB |
| Attack Time | Adjustable, from 20 to 800 microseconds |
| Release Time | Adjustable, from 50 milliseconds to 1.1 seconds |
| Stereo Interconnection | Optional, using 1176SA stereo interconnect accessory |
| General | |
| Tube Complement | (1) 12AX7A, (1) 12AT7A |
| Power Requirements | 115V/230V |
| Power Connector | Detachable IEC power cable. |
| Fuse | 400 mA time delay (slow blow) / 115 V200 mA time delay (slow blow) / 230 V |
| Power Indicator Light | 28 V bulb (type 1819) |
| Dimensions 1 | 9′ W x 3.5′ H x 12.25′ D (two rack unit) |
| Weight | 12 lb. |

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