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Universal Audio

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The 6176 Channel Strip combines Universal Audio's highly acclaimed 610 tube microphone preamp with their legendary 1176LN compressor to create the ultimate single-channel signal path for everything from vocals to vibraphones.
Universal Audio 6176 Channel Strip

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  • Combines the acclaimed 610 tube mic pre with the legendary 1176
  • Variable-impedance input
  • Transparent compression
  • Outstanding value

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  • Audio inputs - mic pre section
  • Microphone: female XLR
  • Balanced line: female XLR
  • Unbalanced line/instrument: 1/4" jack on front panel
  • Audio inputs - compressor section
  • Balanced line: female XLR for use in Split Mode
  • Audio outputs - mic pre section
  • Balanced line: male XLR for use in Split Mode
  • Audio outputs - compressor section
  • Balanced line: male XLR
  • Front panel controls - pre-amp section
  • Impedance selector
  • Mic: selectable - 500 ohms or 2kOhms
  • Line: fixed - 13.8kOhms
  • Hi-Z: selectable, 2.2 Meg ohms or 47kOhms
  • HF Shelf EQ
  • Switchable boost/cut at 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, and 9dB
  • Corner frequency select: 4.5kHz, 7kHz, 10kHz
  • LF Shelf EQ
  • Switchable boost/cut: 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, and 9dB
  • Corner frequency select: 70Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz
  • Polarity Reverse Switch
  • 48-volt phantom power
  • Join/Split switch for joint or independent compressor/pre-amp operation
  • Front panel controls - compressor section
  • Input gain
  • Output gain
  • Attack
  • Release
  • Compression ratio: bypass, 1:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 and "All Button" mode
  • Meter Select: Pre-amp output, compressor gain reduction, and compressor output
  • Additional Features
  • Stereo interconnection - with 1176 SA Network accessory
  • Vacuum tubes: one 12AX7A and one 12BH7 per channel

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One year parts and labor warranty on all U.A. products and Kind of Loud products.

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Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Niche

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byLee P.

    fromLas Vegas

    The 6176 can be seen in almost any serious studio and is used on bass, bass drums, snare (defacto), vocals (Adele), keyboards, guitar cabinets (Van Halen), etc. It can also be split to use just the preamp or the compressor which is a nice feature.

  • Great UAD Channel Strip

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byKewlerone

    fromForest Hill, MD

    Great Preamp for just about everything

  • Wonderful Engineering

    4

    submitted15 years ago

    byDoug

    fromPortland, Oregon

    This piece of gear is set up so conveniently. You can run the pre and the 1176 either in sequence or independently, so you never have to worry that you'll darken a sound too much that you just want through the compressor. The 610 pre is quite dark, but with good mic's and a good converter, you can still capture textures in the low end with a lot of clarity. The 1176 side of it is, of course, always a winner and has a well-deserved reputation as a go to compressor.

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