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Universal Audio - 1176LN

Description

Legendary FET compression with tone and attitude - true to the original.

Upon its release in 1967, the 1176 Limiting Amplifier became an instant classic because of its unique lightning-fast attack and release times, musical Class A output stage, and its wide range of sounds, ranging from subtle, near-transparent compression, to all-out drive and distortion.

Universal Audio's 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier is a handbuilt, faithful reproduction of Bill Putnam Sr's original visionary design - an iconic piece of audio history that had a hand behind classic recordings from Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, and more.

Features:
* True to the original in design, manufacturing and performance
* Modeled after 1176LN, blackface, D and E revisions
* Ultra fast attack time -20 microseconds to 800 microseconds
* Class A line level output amplifier
* Custom built Putnam-designed output transformer
* Stereo interconnect operation

Specifications:

* Input Impedance: 600 ohms, bridges-T control (floating)
* Output Load Impedance: 600 ohms, floating, damping factor 20
* External Connections: Jones Barrier terminals and XLR connectors
* Frequency Response: 1 dB 20 Hz to 20kHz
* Gain: 50 dB
* Distortion: Less than 0.5% total harmonic distortion from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with limiting
* Signal to Noise Ratio: Greater than 70 dB at +10 dBm
* Attack Time: 20 microseconds to 800 microseconds
* Release Time: 50 milliseconds to 1.1 seconds
* Stereo Interconnection: via 1176 SA Network accessory
* Meter: dB gain reduction and dB output
* Power Requirements: 120/240 V
* Environmental: Maximum operating temperature 160F