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Universal Audio 6176

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Universal Audio 6176 Details
Advances in digital recording technology are providing users with tremendous power and flexibility for increasingly less money. All too often, however, the audio quality of these systems is limited by their input stages. Many users who demand the power and flexibility of todayï¿½s recording technology find themselves yearning for the warmth and tone of yesteryearï¿½s hand-built analog circuitry. Now with the release of the 6176, Universal Audio, for the first time, combines their highly acclaimed 610 tube microphone preamp with their legendary 1176LN compressor to create the ultimate single channel signal path for everything from vocals to vibraphones.

610B Mic Pre
The 2-610 microphone and instrument preamplifier has received praise from many corners. Michael Cooper, in his review for Mix Magazine, called it "hands-down, the most dimensional mic preamp I've ever heard". Peter Wade, engineer/producer who has worked with acts ranging from Wyclef Jean to Jennifer Lopez, said simply, "This box rocks." The 6176 mic preamp sections maintains the quality and character of the 2-610 while adding high-tension power regulation for improved bass response and a front-panel 15db pad switch.

1176LN Limiting Amplifier
As legendary engineer/producer Andy Johns put it, "The 1176LN is the workhorse compressor." The 1176LN may well be the most loved compressor in history. Its trademark lightning-quick attack and release times and the tone of it's Class A output amplifier have enhanced countless recordings over the last thirty-five years. Universal Audio has recreated the 1176LN for the compressor section of the 6176 with the same exacting, attention to detail and tradition we use on our 1176LN. The resulting character, heritage and tone simply cannot be found on other channel strip units.

Universal Audio 6176 Features

Classic Sound of the Legendary 610 Modular Console
Variable Input Gain and Output Levels
Ultra Quiet Operation
Mic, Balanced Line, and Hi-Z Inputs
Multiple Impedance Settings
Classic EQ
Classic 1176LN Compression
Stereo Interconnection via 1176-SA
Use Mic Pre & Compressor Seperately ("Split") or in Series ("Join")

What We Think:

"This is undeniably one of my favorite channel strips available. The 610 preamp loves compression and the 1176LN gives it to the signal with heft. Maxing out at 61dB of gain, the 610 doesn't exactly exhibit a ton of headroom, but it's resulting character is such that it has become one of my favorite pres for use on acoustic guitar and vocals. The 'Split' and 'Join' modes of the 6176 make this unit a perfect 'rack buddy' since you can simultaneously access either the preamp or the compressor separately or use them together for the same signal. Everyone needs at least one piece of UA hardware."

Alan Moon - Front End Audio

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Great strip for overdubs	March 4, 2009
Reviewer: Brandon Swafford from Villa Rica, GA United States

I have owned this unit for a while and it gets tons of use by me every day in the studio. It's a great unit to have if you have a 003 or MBox (come in through the Line-Ins) and want to have one really great preamp and compressor for overdubs.

The 610 is a classic preamp, and you can't go wrong with the 1176 limiter that is built in. What's great is you can use the two together, or separate, depending on what flavor you want. The 6176 sounds great to me on vocals, acoustics, just about anything, but especially bass! The only thing you have to watch is the headroom for the 610 preamp, but with a 15 db pad, and -10, -5, 0, +5, and +10 preamp gains, you can still get a great signal without clipping.

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