Universal Audio 6176
- Overview
- Tech Specs
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.
| Number of Channels | Single |
| Inputs | 1 x XLR Microphone In 1 x XLR Line In 1 x 1/4" TS phone Instrument In 1 x XLR Compressor In |
| Outputs | 1 x XLR Line Out 1 x XLR Compressor Out |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz (+0, -1dB) |
| Noise | Preamp: SNR > 90dB @ maximum gain Compressor: SNR > 75dB |
| Preamp | |
| Gain Range | 65dB (500 Ohm input impedance) |
| Maximum Output | +20dBm |
| Input Impedance | 500 ohms or 2K ohms |
| Phantom Power | +48V |
| Compressor | |
| Threshold Range | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Ratio | 1:1 4:1 8:1 12:1 20:1 "All Button" mode |
| Attack Time | 20 to 800 mS, adjustable |
| Release Time | 50 mS to 1.1 Sec, adjustable |
| Slope | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Sidechain | No |
| Equalizer | |
| Filter Type | Low and high shelf |
| Frequency Bands | HF Shelf: 4.5, 7 and 10kHz LF Shelf: 70, 100 and 200Hz |
| Bandwidth | Not applicable |
| Range (Boost/Cut) | 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 9dB, switchable boost/cut |
| Light Indication | |
| Threshold Range | Not applicable |
| Ratio | Not applicable |
| Attack Time | Not applicable |
| De-Esser | |
| Threshold Range | Not applicable |
| Frequency Range | Not applicable |
| Gate | |
| Gate Threshold | Not applicable |
| Gate Rate | Not applicable |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2U, 19" rack |
| Weight | 12 lbs |
| Specialties | A center section toggle switch labeled JOIN/SPLIT allows separate use of the 610B preamp and the 1176LN limiter Two 6176s can be ganged together for stereo operation using the optional1176-SA kit |
Product Highlights
- Classic sound of the legendary 610 modular console
- Ultra quiet operation with microphone, balanced line and Hi-Z inputs
- Join/Split switch allows for complete independent operation of each unit
- Classic 1176LN compression
- Stepped high and low frequency filters
- Internal switching power supply
