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The UA 6176 is one of our favourite channel strips. It combines a Classic Tube UA 610 Microphone Preamp, some subtle EQ and an 1176-Style Compressor in a Single Unit.
Universal Audio 6176 PRODUCT FEATURES:
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 I - and the unique characteristics of the compressor, are two major reasons why the 6176 is found in studios around the world.
* All-tube mic preamp section derived from legendary Bill Putnam-designed 610 modular console
* Signature 1176LN Class A FET compressor section, as heard on countless hit records for more than 30 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
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
CONNECTIONSPreamplifier Section
Inputs
Microphone (Female XLR)
Balanced Line (Female XLR)
Unbalanced Line/Instrument (1/4" jack) (D.I.)
Outputs
Balanced Line (Male XLR) for use in "Split Mode"
Compressor Section
Input
Balanced Line (Female XLR) for use in "Split Mode"
Output
Balanced Line (Male XLR)
CONTROLS
Preamplifier Section
Input Select
Microphone: 500 ohm, 2 kOhm
Balanced Line
Hi-Z instrument: 47 kOhm, 2.2 MOhm
Variable Gain (Input Feedback Control)
5 dB increments @ -10, -5, 0, +5, +10 dB
Output Level Control
HF Shelf EQ
Switchable boost/cut: 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 9 dB
Corner Frequency Select: 4.5 kHz, 7 kHz, 10 kHz
LF Shelf EQ
Switchable boost/cut: 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 9 dB
Corner Frequency Select: 70 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz
Other
-15dB Pad Switch
Polarity Reverse Switch
48 Volt Phantom Power Switch
Join/Split Switch (for joint or independent compressor/preamplifier operation)
Compressor Section
Input Gain
Output Gain
Attack
Release
Compression Ratio
Bypass
1:01
4:01
8:01
12:01
20:01
and "All Button" mode
Meter Select
Preamp Output
Compressor Gain Reduction
Compressor Output
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input Impedance
Microphone (selectable)
- 500 ohms or 2K ohms
Balanced Line - 3.8K ohms
Hi-Z (selectable)
-2.2 Meg ohms or 47K ohms
Vacuum Tubes
(1) 12AX7A and (1) 12AT7 per channel
Power Requirements
115/230 volts
Weight
11.75 lbs.
Dimensions
19" Rackmount chassis, 2U