Universal Audio 1176 LN

FET Compressor

• Legendary FET compressor, true to the original 1967 design
• Ultra-fast attack: 20 µs to 800 µs for precise dynamic control
• Custom-built transformers and Class A circuitry for musical, defined sound
• Perfect on vocals, bass, guitars and drum bus
• Hand-built in the USA with select components

1176LN: the most iconic FET compressor in audio history

First released in 1967, the Universal Audio 1176LN quickly became a compression classic. Its class-A circuitry, lightning-fast attack time, and ability to shape sound with character and musicality made it an irreplaceable tool in the studio.

The 1176LN is able to offer everything from transparent compression to boosted saturation. It has been used in countless legendary recordings, from Led Zeppelin to Michael Jackson, becoming a true icon for sound engineers and producers.

Faithful design and quality craftsmanship "Made in the USA"

This reissue is a faithful replica of Bill Putnam Sr.'s original design, hand-built in the U.S. with custom transformers and circuitry modeled after the D and E revisions. The result is a compressor that delivers the authentic vintage sound now in demand more than ever in professional recording studios.

Technical Specifications.

• Type: Class A FET compressor
• Gain: 50 dB
• Input impedance: 600 ohms, floating
• Output impedance: 600 ohms, floating, damping factor 20
• Frequency response: ±1 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Distortion: <0.5% THD from 50 Hz to 15 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: >70 dB at +10 dBm
• Attack time: 20 µs to 800 µs
• Release time: 50 ms to 1.1 s
• Connections: Jones and XLR terminals
• Power supply: 120/240 V
• Format: 19" rack, 2U
• Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)