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.
Universal Audio 6176 Overview
- 1Description
- 2Tone Quality
- 3Class-A Circuitry
- 4Independent Channel Functionality
- 5Compression
- 6Shelving EQ's
- 7Power Supply
Universal Audio 6176 Specs
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 | 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 |
Package Weight | 16.5 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 22.7 x 18 x 8" |
Universal Audio 6176 Reviews
Effortless Audio
I’ve owned this channel strip for over 10 years. This is what great audio sounds like. A lot of people put a lot of money into mics, but I would suggest spending money on a great preamp/channel strip first. I’ve used the following mics with it: AKG414, Neuman U87 & TLM103, SM7B, and several dynamic mics usually used for live applications (SM57 & 58, e935 etc) This unit realizes the potential of all mics. I’ve even recorded vocals with less expensive dynamic mics and the quality has always been warm, present, and professional. If you haven’t put a good preamp between your mic and interface before, you will have a “I was deaf, but now I hear” moment.
Its Universal Audio, you know its good!
If you have the money to be looking at this and really considering it, you should do yourself a favor and go ahead and make the plunge. Digital recording has always lacked the volume necessary (gain stage) to produce truly professional quality recordings> It is very frustrating I know, but you will soon feel much better!
Classic
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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