This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
International orders*The Universal Audio 6176 is a tube channel strip comprised of the classic 610 Microphone Preamp and legendary 1176 Compressor. With its tremendously flexible tone, function and ultra-quiet operation, the 6176 is the perfect analog front-end for digital audio recording.
| 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 optional 1176-SA kit |
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Comments about Universal Audio 6176 Channel Strip:
Vocals are tailored easily. Acoustic guitars are rich and full. Compression unit can be subtle. Easy to use with a very classic sound for your recordings.
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